Thread: Hanging Strops in hotel rooms - suggestions?

Originally Posted by TrueStereo

Thanks all, bootlace sounds very feasible. I am actually only away for 1 night so pre-stropping would probably be as easy as anything this time round. I was thinking just string or fishing line round a tap but a bootlace is a much better idea.

I use the tap as an anchor as I always figured it would be well anchored.
Bootlace, paracord, any strong cord...
Just one night - pre-strop & all sorted

pick up a carabiner at REI and use the towel rack

i used a bootlace in the end. easy to tie and untie and soft so it wouldn't damage any fittings. it now lives in my toiletries drawer as i haven't worn those boots for about 20 years. the chances of me ever needing Astroturf boots again are really small but i can't quite bring myself to chuck them just in case. much to my wives disgust. at least i have a use for a bit of them now. thanks again for all your suggestions.

I carry a 10 foot long piece of para-cord...always. You would be surprised how handy this can be for LOTS of things, hanging a strop is one.

Then again, I am the type of guy that requires about 5 minutes to load my pockets every morning

I also carry a couple zip ties daily...these also work well for hanging strops and they take up almost no space in a suitcase.

I take a DX Shavette (Parker clone) and a pack of Derby 1/2 blades. If I lose it, or its stolen I'm out 10bucks US.
I don't trust the airlines (or myself not to forget) to get everything there.

I always take my T Miller practice strop that has leather loop/strap. BTW T Miller practice strop is better than most strops sold. Perfect for traveling. Hang it over bathroom door and you are good to go. Good quality boot lace is ok but to me the laces give too much so I prefer leather laces.

I run a hanger through the hook on the end of my strop and hang it on the towl rack.

A 12 inch piece of Para cord, in a loop and a door knob.

I have sharpened a lot of knives and I am pretty comfortable with stropping. I usually sit on the edge of the bed step on the ring and strop. Never had a problem doing it. But if you aren't familiar with it stropping down like that might make you angel the blade and ruin your edge.

Two knots: slip knot & overhand on a bight.