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, 08:52 PM #7
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    Well, this is my twisted reasoning:

    When I shave without stropping beforehand, the razor feels dull. To me, that means it's not as sharp as it ought to be. You might say that means it's just misaligned or something, but to me that is the same as dull.

    When I strop that dull feeling razor, then it feels sharp again.

    That's why I am asking if stropping sharpens the blade

    thanks everyone for your input, I am just curious what the opinions are. maybe I am splitting hairs again. maybe strapping is the word I am looking for, as Seraphim suggests
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