To Paddle Strop or Not to....

So i got a gift card to SRD for the holiday and i have been spending the last month deciding what to get. I have been going back and forth on getting the modular paddle strop or if i should just get some CrOx and Diamond spray and put it on one of my hanging strops OR geting the Livi loom strop, although i think i am leaning in the direction of the paddle. I have a norton set 220/1k 4/8k so i think a pasted/sprayed stop would be a nice addition and want to know what you guys think or would do!

thnaks!

I went with the modular paddle strop and I love it. I may never go back to a hanging one

All I use is the SRD Modular Paddle with the English Bridle pad.

Same here. After getting the SRD paddle strop, my hanging one has gone virtually unused. I plan to use the hanging one as a CrOx strop eventually.

I started with a hanging strop, but I switched to a paddle strop earlier this week after one was gifted to me. It has a loop at the top so that you can hang it from something and use it like a hanging strop, which is nice. But it's also nice to not have to worry about strop tension. I won't be going back to a hanging strop any time soon.

Everyone need a good paddle once in awhile.

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The paddle is more consistent than a strop, but I still use my hanging strop once in awhile because I really think it is very cool and very manly. If I could have only one then I would favor the paddle.

Paddle for me as well. I don't ever plan to get a hanging strop, as it's just to easy to have a perfect edge with the paddle.

Yeah that modular strop from SRD is GREAT!!!! Although I will eventually get a hanging strop just because. I am really loving this paddle

What do yall think about this strop from woodcraft?
Buy Butz Strop at Woodcraft

Must admit I really like the precise control you get with the paddle strop, not a fan of hanging strops.

Jamie

I have a Flex Gold pasted Butz strop that I 1st used on knives before getting involved with straight razors. The Butz strop works well on knives but I have not tried it on razors. The strop now has a lot of metal stain from stropping kitchen knives and may not be suitable for razors in its present condition.

I have made several 3 x 12 inch paddle strops from 6 x 12 inch Hand America leather purchased at Woodcraft. I also purchased a 3 x 24 x 3/4 inch hardwood board and glued the leather to two 3 x 12 inch pieces using 3M 77 spray adhesive. One can make several good quality strops at modest cost by this means and try a variety of pastes.

got my paddle strop from srd & haven't looked back.when i started using a straight i hacked the hanging strop to death & thought there must be a better, well easier way for a newb & the paddle works a treat.you won't be disappointed.must admit i do like the livi though.
the thing i like most is that i can carve & hack to death one of the sides & with a flick of the wrist it's replaced.

the srd modular paddle is qulity at a great price, i'd love the same strop if only srd did a smaller one in width just for travel. maybe they will one day /

gary

the paddle strop will easily fit into anything you use to travel with .i.e. travelbag,bergen,small suitcase,it's really not that big

I carry my paddle strop as a sword on my belt when traveling. It's a lot of fun at airports, especially at Newark and JFK at the international terminals.

You can also use the paddle for other adult things if that's your bent! Lol or at least that's what Mistress says!!!