Thread: rough and dirty fabric strop

Originally Posted by bombay

are you using the dyed outside? i would of thought the undyed side would be better

Have you been at the gin, why all this interest in Aussie man junk?
Why would the inside be better? It is a bit smoother I suppose.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Why would the inside be better? It is a bit smoother I suppose.

i dont really know i kind of just think your razor will be picking up blue gunk everytime you strop. its just the side i would use

Speaking as a textile professional I'd say, "Hrrumph. Well done, sir. I like the pen section to prevent cupping and doubt you'll wear it soon. Probably crack the plastic from pulling on the lanyard before the fabric gets shoddy. I see it being replaced soon with a piece of copper tubing from your still."

I have a little envy for strops with gold-embossed stamping and shiny brass hardware but a strip of leather and a strip of canvas isn't rocket science to nail together. I like the home made jobs.