Thread: Can You Get By w/Strops Alone?

Originally Posted by AverageJoe

I would say NO a strop CAN NOT replace a hone and the reason is pretty simple: a strop is flexible, not only lengthwise, but has "give" across its width as well, just by the nature of leather being a pliable material.

And that is why most would suggest pasting paddles not hanging strops. A hard wooden paddle, covered with a flat firm leather will buy one a lot of time before a hone is ever needed.


Tony