Quote Originally Posted by Utopian View Post
Somehow I was under the impression that deer hide did not make for a good strop, but I cannot recall my basis for that. I guess next fall I will have to keep a few hides, try my hand at brain tanning, and find out for myself. Thanks for dredging up this thread.
Do what is considered village tanned. It is not worked as much, it is a touch stiffer when finished. It is what would be used for the soles and insoles of moccasins.