Thread: Stropping is King

Originally Posted by Joe Lerch

Maybe, but I sure would like to see if you get it with another strop, say a brand new clean one.

That wouldn't be a problem. BTW, without having seen my strop, you strongly imply that it's not clean.

I have a few IRS 361 strops for sale. I could take one down and use it as my daily strop. But how would that be any more convincing?

You seem very reluctant to entertain the idea that maybe I've developed a knack for stropping that goes beyond your experience and that of some others. Remember the 5 minute mile? Or was it 4 minutes? It was the magic number in running that at one time was believed no one could achieve. A barrier that couldn't be broken. But once it was accomplished (ok, 4 minute mile by Roger Bannister 1957. He actually did it in 3:58.8), it was subsequently then, and still is, done on a regular basis. As to my knack for stropping, I believe that if I could do it, anyone could.

I think the only thing that will convince you personally is for you to have the same experience. Of course this will require much more experimentation on your part. On the other hand, if you are happy with the results you have been getting so far, then why bother?

I started this topic, not to prove anything, but to encourage and inspire, especially the newbies.

Scott