Thread: 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.







Here is the leather I cut it from.

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.

Nice job looks huge

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.

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.

Originally Posted by Substance

Nice job looks huge

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