Canvas vs. linen

**BHChieftain** · 10-12-2009, 03:53 AM

Hi,
Any difference between canvas or linen? I assume these are used the same way...

-Chief

**Stubear** · 10-12-2009, 04:24 PM

I'm not sure if the different materials actually have a different effect on the edge at all. You do use them the same way though.

I guess the canvas is slightly "harder" than the linen, but that is a total guess and as to what difference it makes, I have no idea!

Anyone with a USB scope (and a few strops!) prepared to put up some pics to show the difference?

**singlewedge** · 10-12-2009, 05:14 PM

I use bottom weight canvas purchased from a local fabric shop. It puts a better edge on my razors than the origianl Illinois canvas. Bottom weight linen is supposed to be the primo stuff, but I like the canvas. Happy to send you some.

PM my with a size.

**huntmol** · 10-12-2009, 09:50 PM

I prefer Tony Miller's Smooth Cotton to the Genuine Linen. The linen looks like a seatbelt to me (no offense to the master craftsman, of course). I think they both work pretty well, though. Personal preference, I suppose.

**richmondesi** · 10-12-2009, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by huntmol

I prefer Tony Miller's Smooth Cotton to the Genuine Linen. The linen looks like a seatbelt to me (no offense to the master craftsman, of course). I think they both work pretty well, though. Personal preference, I suppose.

my preference and impression is the reverse

YMMV?

**Johnny J** · 10-13-2009, 12:18 AM

Weirdly enough, the best "linen" I have is a piece of nylon webbing. It's the only one I use now.

**v76** · 10-13-2009, 02:45 AM

Linen feels smoother to me... just got my TM w/ cotton and I actually prefer it... seems like it provides more draw/feedback.

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