Thread: Beginner Strop - leather or leather & linen

Originally Posted by Obie

Gentlemen:

I, too, recommend starting out with the less expensive strops. There is ample time to move up to the higher grades.

Initially, no matter how careful, I managed to nick my first strop. Others have had the same experience. Since proper stropping is not as easy as some might think, why not practice on the less expensive strop? Good ones are available at relatively low prices.

Also, I would suggest a strop with leather and fabric or linen. I am tempted to recommend a 3" at first, but must settle on a 2" in order to master the X-pattern. Sure, one can practice the X-pattern on a 3", but I find the 2" a better tool for learning the X-pattern.

Regards,
Obie

Assuming you are going to nick up your first strop you are missing Benjamin's point "a replacement piece of leather is available from the vendor for the same cost as a Filly." So how are you at any disadvantage starting with a better strop?