Thread: Abrasive Hanging Strops Users??

Tony I've noticed it works better on a short strop as opposed to a longer one that way there is a lot less give when held tight. The ones I sell are about 17-18 inches from the top of the handle so you have about a good 15-16 inches of stropping space which works out pretty good.

Damon,
You are right in that longer is not always better. it's the skill of the stropper, not the size of the strop (or something similar <g>). Longer strops, whether pasted or not flex more and can sort of swing or tilt side to side a bit in use, especially if not held really tight.
I've made a few "Monster Strops" but to me anyway they are too long. I am a tall guy with long arms and a standard 24" strop with 15" to 18" of surface is plenty.
Thicker can make tame a longer strop to some extent but it comes at the price of keeping it flat and un-cupped from side to side. Too thin it flexes too much, too thick you can loose contact due to cupping or bowing.
I used to hate the Jemico strop I owened because every one would cup withon weeks. But when using it I did find the area under the razor laid flat since the leather was thin enough to flex. A heavy cupped strop may not fair as well.

Tony

I'm using green paste on my linen. I put a couple passes on it then strop on the horse side. I hold very tight. I've rarely had to hone and I do not seem to have any rounding. My razors do stay prime with this routine.

I'm really not a fan of pastes in general, I have a couple hanging strops that are pasted. I made them from old belt leather but one is canvas/linen. i've tried everything from TI's white paste to Dovo and green chrome oxide. Like Lynn said its hit or miss for me as well. I choose to stick to my stones.

Originally Posted by Damon

Tony I've noticed it works better on a short strop as opposed to a longer one that way there is a lot less give when held tight. The ones I sell are about 17-18 inches from the top of the handle so you have about a good 15-16 inches of stropping space which works out pretty good.

+1 Damon,
FYI Tony,
On the hanging pasted that I made, I have only one split side pasted (.5 at the bottom and .25 at the top of the strop) which makes about 12" of each paste to use. Hope you can visualize what I'm describing.

I would like to see a photo if you could please, and describe how you use it. Do you just select the top or bottom of the strop?

Dewey,
Clever idea. one really does not need the full 18-24" of strop for pastes, especially with such a wide surface area. Splitting them up top/bottom would be very versatile.

Tony

I did the same initially, on the free beginner strop that was included.
Part red area and green area.