Thread: SRP Modular Paddle Strop

Well today Mr Mailman brought my paddle strop. First thoughts, man this is very cool. I ordered it with the extra horse hide piece. It is my first horse hide of any kind. The draw will take some getting use to.

I will have more time to play with it tomorrow but I am very impressed with this great (f#$%^ cool) product.

How are you guys storing the strop when not in use?

Anyone use the English Bridal pad?

I used it for a couple of months.I like the horsehide better. just a personal choice.

I used the horse hide this week-end and man is it nice. I love this strop.
Waiting to check out the english bridal pad.

I've been using a paddle strop from Woodcraft that's covered in fine suede. Treated with chrom-ox, it works pretty well for $20.

Which woodcraft strop? there are two online ?

Originally Posted by speckey

Which woodcraft strop? there are two online ?

This one. Buy Bütz Strop at Woodcraft.com I was wrong, it's $35.

Originally Posted by speckey

How are you guys storing the strop when not in use?

I take the pads off the paddle and put the whole thing on a shelf with the leather pads under the paddle. I've put CrOx and diamond sprays on the the two felt pads. I just wrap them loosely in a plastic bag and keep them on a shelf.

Originally Posted by speckey

Anyone use the English Bridal pad?

I've tried it but haven't found a use for it yet. I'm starting to hone, so I'll see about using it just after honing. The horsehide pad wasn't available when I bought mine, but it sounds like folks like that one. If I can't find a practical use for the English Bridal pad, I'll just have to file it under 'Regret' (unless someone can explain how it can be beneficial as part of a stropping routine).

(My comment about the English Bridal pad shouldn't be taken to mean dissatisfaction with the modular paddle strop as a whole. I still think it's the best bang for your buck when you consider the portability, ease of use (especially for a newbie), and all the goodies you get with it.)

Originally Posted by SlowRain

I've tried it but haven't found a use for it yet. I'm starting to hone, so I'll see about using it just after honing. The horsehide pad wasn't available when I bought mine, but it sounds like folks like that one. If I can't find a practical use for the English Bridal pad, I'll just have to file it under 'Regret' (unless someone can explain how it can be beneficial as part of a stropping routine).

(My comment about the English Bridal pad shouldn't be taken to mean dissatisfaction with the modular paddle strop as a whole. I still think it's the best bang for your buck when you consider the portability, ease of use (especially for a newbie), and all the goodies you get with it.)

The English Bridal pad can be used for everyday stropping 40-60 strokes. It is a top performer and also very popular in the hanging strops.

Have fun.