I made this with the thought of being able to change leather or fabric and keep the paddle as razor inflicted damage occurs.

3" Latigo leather with a poor dye job (came in 72" strap!). #4 Cotton Duck Canvas (huge sheet enough for a dozen strops). Oak paddle with 4 coats of Formby's tung oil.
Measurements of overall length and usable stropping length in the pics.

The tools
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size comparison (hanging dovo cowhide, my paddle, old beat up russian hanger)
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Fabric
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Leather
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From tip of handle to far edge
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From washer to washer
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Thoughts? ideas for improvement?