First DIY Strop, Thanks for the Advice

Here is my first attempt at a leather hanging strop. It is pretty rough, but as I mentioned in another thread I was trying to focus on function so I could get it done.
I made it using a piece of leather my Dad picked up at an Amish leather/saddle shop. The stropping surface is 3" x 2' (24"). The overall length is 31" (2' 7"). I believe that is a bit larger than average, but it seemed like a good length when I was cutting out the main panel. The stainless 2" D Rings and 3/8" Chicago Screws are from Tandy Leather.
I'll probably take it apart and clean in up a some more, but It doesn't look too bad. I had a couple razors honed by Glen (gssixgun) so I was hoping to use it today.


As requested, here are some pics. I put a Zwilling Henckels 50 razor in the picture for reference.

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Here is the leather I cut it from.

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Looks very good, well done.

Looks good, an 18” piece of para cord or leather shoelace, will loop around the D ring and over the door knob nicely. You can also add a snap ring swivel as pictured, but really is not needed. About 2-3 bucks, at Ace Hardware.

Just open the door and strop.

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Nice job looks huge

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Originally Posted by Euclid440

Looks good, an 18” piece of para cord or leather shoelace, will loop around the D ring and over the door knob nicely. You can also add a snap ring swivel as pictured, but really is not needed. About 2-3 bucks, at Ace Hardware.

Just open the door and strop.

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Thanks. Your advice in the other thread made the process a lot easier. I've actually got some para cord here, so I think that is what I'll use.

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Originally Posted by Substance

Nice job looks huge

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It is pretty big. It is 3 inches wide and 31 inches long overall.