Quote Originally Posted by Haroldg48 View Post
Great observation! Granted, im a relative newb, but of 5 straights ( one semi-vintage), I have 2 that are just less natural to hold and balance to strop. The scales and tang are somewhat " out of line", not to the eye, but to the hand, and I have to concentrate harder to keep them properly aligned when stropping.

Thanks Glen for the insight...I thought it was just my newness!

Harold
One of the most Important aspects of stropping is, IMO, blade tension,That blade has to be tight in the scales (to a point)for me the tighter the better.A loose Floppy blade will Kill stropping every time.