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  1. 01-03-2009, 02:53 PM #1
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    Default Draw?

    Silly question comming up .
    I've heard the term draw when talking about stropping.What does it mean when a strop has a good draw?
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  2. 01-03-2009, 03:09 PM #2
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    Draw refers to the amount of friction or resistance as you slide the blade along the leather.
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    That's a concise answer that sums it up perfectly. When the time comes that you decide to condition your strop you'll probably notice increased draw after till it settles down again.
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