View Poll Results: Does plain leather stropping keep a razor sharp?

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  • Yes, it sharpens the edge

    37 26.81%

  • No, it only smooths the edge

    76 55.07%

  • I don't know

    14 10.14%

  • What difference does it make? Just strop & shave (AKA I don't know)

    14 10.14%
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  1. 11-13-2008, 02:54 PM #3
    Seraphim
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    Stropping will keep an already sharpened razor sharp, I do not feel that it will actually "sharpen" a razor that is not already sharp.



    However, if you strap your razor instead of stropping it you can turn a butter knife into a top shelf shaver in no time.
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