Thread: CrOx Contamination on Loom Strop

Did you use a belt-sander?

The problem with sand paper on a strop is the risk of imbedding loose grit in the leather. One grain can ruin an edge.

I prefer to scrape leather with a sharp cabinet scraper, it also leaves a napped finish on leather, like a fine suede, that takes paste well.

Make sure your “Green Stuff” is pure Chrome Oxide or you could be contaminating the leather with other unknown and of unknown grit size abrasive. Some polishing compounds, contain very little if any Chromium Oxide and while it will polish the bevel, will leave a rough shaving edge.

Pure Chrome Oxide and Ferrous Oxide can be purchased from Kramer Pigments inexpensively.The color and draw will calm down once the oil is absorbed into the leather in a week or two.