Strop Material

Hello...I posted this earlier but think it may have been overlooked because of where it was. The question would be...

Traveling with a leather strop can be a chore. Yes, I know there are strops built especially for rolling up and sticking in a kit but my query would be is such a thing REALLY necessary? Can a razor be stropped effectively on a strip something other than leather (linen, fine and-or coarse cotton weave fabric) or something similar and still maintain an effective edge for a week or so while on the road? Preferably something without CrOx or sprays/pastes as I just don't like them. Thanks in advance for any information......

I'm not sure really, never found a strop to be that much trouble to carry. Maybe a piece of denim or a small hone???

Old pair of jeans will work fine, you can have a bit of fun making one too. :D

What is the issue with traveling with a leather strop? Is it the size?

Size in a way, as well as convenience...I know leather strops should not be stored rolled up for any period of time and my travel bags are pretty compact, not conducive to accomodating a laid out (or somewhat curved) strop inside. Also, often I travel by motorcycle and believe me, a strop and Harley saddlebag do not interface all that well.

Plus, I'm trying to accomplish this on the bargain side. Don't want to pony up $$$ for a kangaroo strop.

If I was in your situation I would still consider a small bench strop, there are barber hones with leather strop backing that are 7" approx, so why not a 7" or 8" custom leather bench strop?
If the leather was thin & approx. 12" I would consider rolling it anyway,,, it would be unrolled when not in the bags anyway.

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Originally Posted by Phoenix51

Size in a way, as well as convenience...I know leather strops should not be stored rolled up for any period of time and my travel bags are pretty compact, not conducive to accomodating a laid out (or somewhat curved) strop inside. Also, often I travel by motorcycle and believe me, a strop and Harley saddlebag do not interface all that well.

Plus, I'm trying to accomplish this on the bargain side. Don't want to pony up $$$ for a kangaroo strop.

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Maybe you can just strop on the saddle bags!

If you are brave and have a very steady hand, the side of your palm will work quite well. YMMV

Also, if you solve the hanging strop question carry some zip ties to attach the strop to the towel rack in the motel bath.

Dave

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Originally Posted by rolodave

If you are brave and have a very steady hand, the side of your palm will work quite well. YMMV

Also, if you solve the hanging strop question carry some zip ties to attach the strop to the towel rack in the motel bath.

Dave

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Sounds kinky:)

Yes.

Having recently spent a couple of weeks camping, I stropped on my jeans before shaving and it was fine. You could try taking an old pair of jeans and making a denim strop. I use a denim strop regularly and it works fine although I'd have concerns about whether it would have trouble staying flat after being repeatedly rolled up (I suppose it wouldn't be hard to iron it flat or hold it under a hairdrier when it gets crinkly).

In all honesty though, when I see a Harley it usually has so much leather paraphernalia stuck to it or worn by the rider, that there must be endless leather surfaces to strop on.

Your Leather Wallet..

Yes you can strop on your palm , but I can tell you I ride as much as anyone, ( I don't ride 4 wheels when I,m off work ) my belt works just fine or I roll up up a strop , hasn't hurt it yet, and recently I got a feather RG No stropping. Oh the wallet works also , and I carried a small piece of leather once that was 2"x8" , just set it on a flat surface and go at it , it fit inside of my Harley rider map. Tc

Just pick up a 'Strop-backed Hone'...that's what they were made for. Compact, and a 'Twofer'...refreshing hone and strop all in one.

I'm late to the game, but here's a quickie travel strop I put together for my last trip. Taking my full size was a pain in the butt, and got creased in my bag which took forever to get out. This was put together with some basic stuff from Tandy Leather and works well enough. It lays inside the bottom of my dopp kit, and I included a long leather lace to wrap around the bathroom doorknob and still have it feel like I'm using a full size strop.

I'm definitely not brave enough to palm or forearm strop, particularly while on travel.

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Just make a small paddle strop,no lanyards or doorknobs needed,just toss it in your duffle or suitcase,no worrys about kinks.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/paddleeb.jpg

Nice! I like the inlays.

Woodworking isn't something I have the tools for, but I bet a 1X1 or 2X2 would work pretty well with minimal cuts. Definitely not as dressed up as your paddle.

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Originally Posted by JustAKnick

Nice! I like the inlays.

Woodworking isn't something I have the tools for, but I bet a 1X1 or 2X2 would work pretty well with minimal cuts. Definitely not as dressed up as your paddle.

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I tend to go a tad overboard:) for 2 bux you can buy a 3x12x3/4 inch pce of oak (home depot) pce of leather,some contact cement,10 mins. you have a paddle strop.

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Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Just make a small paddle strop,no lanyards or doorknobs needed,just toss it in your duffle or suitcase,no worrys about kinks.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/paddleeb.jpg

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Sorry Pixel,,,:shrug: but I just don't see myself tossing that paddle in a suit case or duffle,,, that's a top shelf Shave Den Paddle if I ever saw one,,,,:rofl2:

Thx John, it go's where I go,in my duffle:)

I would bet it has a nice protective container! ;)

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

I would bet it has a nice protective container! ;)

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You betcha red ryder,Plastic bag from the grocery store:)