Thread: Using leather belt as a strop?

Originally Posted by rolodave

Like Hirlau, I use an old weight belt for knives. I have used it for razors but with poor results.

As for leather, my cobbler got me a 80+ inch (203cm) 3"(7.62cm) piece of latigo for $50 USD. I got 3 strops out of it.

Dave

I think I may be more impressed that you have a cobbler! Thanks for the help.