Thread: My Next Strop

Ok , I now have the TM Latigo/Linen and I love it. Im thinking for the future I might want to get into a Linen or cotton strop for use with a paste. My question is should I get one side Horsehide other side Linen ? Or Brushed leather/Linen or cotton? Or just a Linen or Cotton strop by itself.

if you like to use pastes i think paddle strop will better option.Or Balsa

Well I never used paste, I just thought eventually I would need it. Also thought having a pasted up strop would be easier since it would be hanging there with my others.

Mike, Sham is right about the paddle strop, next time you are over remind me and Ill show you a few.BTW, You didnt call me today, no cards, no flowers, whats going on?

I know , I know, I had to run to work for a while , had an emergency . Now the day is burning away and she wants to go to Oklahoma Joes to eat.

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

BTW, You didnt call me today, no cards, no flowers, whats going on?

A hanging pasted strop, can be one of two things...
Either a fantastic tool that brings out arguably the finest edge on a razor...

or the fastest route back to the hones with a dull edge....

I would suggest not using a pasted hanger for at least 1 year if not longer, so you are very, very sure of your stropping ability...

Now the new felt one that SRD has is a little different, if you are set on pasting a hanging strop that might be a great starter, it works great but is more forgiving to a mis-stroke...

+1 on the paddle strop. There's a set in the classifieds, already pasted, for a pretty good price. Personally, I like a small light pasted leather loom strop. Very easy to control, and good feedback.