I have leather and lots of lumber, so why not make a paddle! Actually, what I want to do is make a paddle so I can put the cromium oxide (is that right) on it. SO, my questions are:

1. Do I need to treat the leather before I put the paste on?
2. Is there an advantage to using glue over fasteners?
3. What type of spray/paste is best?

As I understand it, stropping occurs everyday with every use. When the blade is beginning to drag a little, a strop with the oxide on it will touch it up and keep you going for a while. After that, the blade needs to be honed. Is that correct?

Thoughts? Comments? Anything will be appreciated.

Haakon