Thread: Stropping heavy hone wear?

Originally Posted by Ryan82

A hanging strop has enough flex to ensure blade contact at all times, regardless of any hone wear. No special stropping technique required

So should I get a hanging strop? I have just been using a paddle strop for my Henckels. Haven't used this one but shave tested to see how shape it was. She IS sharp. Dont want to screw it up if I can help it.

Originally Posted by poppy926

So should I get a hanging strop? I have just been using a paddle strop for my Henckels. Haven't used this one but shave tested to see how shape it was. She IS sharp. Dont want to screw it up if I can help it.

IMO if you're serious about SR shaving you absolutely should get a hanging strop. Not only is it the traditional way of stropping, it is the most effective method as well. I know many guys are scared off by stories of rolled edges and the such, and though it is possible to damage your razor with a hanger it is not as daunting task as it may seem. Of course you only get better with practice.....

BTW - if it provides any encouragement, I've been at this for nearly 3 years and I've never rolled an edge. Not that scary, eh?

I had fully intended to get a hanging strop eventually. I got the SRD modular paddle strop for several reasons. I will have to ask for one for fathers day or something. Gotta try to stay out of the doghouse after the new fly rod I recently built.

I agree, as usual, with Ryan. To prevent any concern at all in the future, focus on the only two causes of edge rolling. Lifting the spine and unequal pressure while stropping.

Thanks for all the advise and encouragement. I think at a month into this I will concentrate on what I have right now and try to improve on that before I throw something else into the mix.