Thread: Any Info On This: "The Griffon Strop Aide" ??? See Pictures:

Any of the lead stroppers still alive today???
I found this old thread about two weeks ago and thought: Let's give it a try. All I can say is: WOW!!! I find it unbelievable that using lead gets so much negative comment, while the amount we need for our purpose is next to nothing, especially when the blade is carefully cleaned before use. Thank you all very much for sharing this valuable info on the forum!!
Do you guys still use your leaded strops? Peter.

Yep. Some people do. It's a good way to "tame" an edge that has been overhoned and gotten prickly. I personally don't use one but I know some here do.

Yes. We just don’t talk about it anymore. It’s an argument inducing trigger word. Shshshshs

HAR! I still use it after honing. I also have found using a finely-sanded aluminum bar on leather works about same.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

HAR! I still use it after honing. I also have found using a finely-sanded aluminum bar on leather works about same.

Me too Mr. Sharpton! LOL! Good to see you're still kicking!

Mike

Very interesting, I'll keep that in mind!

Glad to see you all alive and kicking, thanks for the replies and thanks @sharpton for the tip on the aluminium bar!

Originally Posted by RezDog

Yes. We just don’t talk about it anymore. It’s an argument inducing trigger word. Shshshshs

Yeah, hot button topic like spine taping and honing on lapping film. You know, those devisive issues of today.

Yep. Use mine every time I hone a razor.