Quote Originally Posted by Kees View Post
It has been mentioned before here that real linen has better abrasive qualities than cotton or hemp which are used nowadays for strops.
That is why I have been looking for a source. Hard to find as real linen is mainly used for luxury tablecloths and bathroom linens.

Bu I did come across this: http://www.woodedhamlet.com/beltings...inen_webs.html

The second one is described as 100% linen girth webbing available in 3" width.

I have sent them a fax for a small sample but got no reply. Does anyone know this place or even the product? Would it be any good?
Yesterday I have been advised by Needle and Thread that their 3' real linen girth webbing is no longer available.