Strops

[Gerhard Gerber]

Hi All

Sorry if this has been answered, working through old posts in this section and I haven't seen anything....

I have large cut-offs from 2 hides, more than enough to make a belt-like strop or stick to a piece of wood - which is best?

Thanks
Gerhard

[Luna Knife]

Use 2 part epoxy and  Glue a strip on a foot long 2x2.  Its good to see a thread on stropping

[Sparky415]

Wood 

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,20546.msg385782.html#msg385782

 

[Gerhard Gerber]

Wood 

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,20546.msg385782.html#msg385782

 

Thanks!

Like I said I've been reading through old posts, I've seen that thread (remember the pink belt!  ) but didn't give it much attention.
Other threads on sharpening, those polished bevels......that sure got my attention 

Cheers

[dks]

As mentioned above, wood

It seems to give a more uniform, straight surface.

Use a suitable glue. I used the rough side of the belt as my stropping (upside) surface.

It is one thing that once you make it, right, it lasts forever.

[Gerhard Gerber]

Hi Everybody

I bought a piece of Miranti on Saturday, used a piece and carved out a slot for my sharpening stone, and another piece got some leather stuck to it!

Result?  Sharpest I've ever managed to get a knife......which is good, but not saying a lot.

I'm however motivated to improve until I get to shaving sharp.

Thanks for the advice.

Cheers
Gerhard.

And yes, I know I owe you pics, but it's winter here and to be perfectly honest I'm very surprised I managed as much this weekend as I did 

[sak60]

Strops are the way to go for finishing an edge. I made mine out of an old wooden cutting board with leather from a leather supplies . I rub a little honing compound on every now and then as well.

[Gerhard Gerber]

Yup......maybe I should ask....

I used a polishing compound that reportedly removes P1500-P2000 marks to impregnate the leather - sound good?

[dks]

If you want to give the blade an extra polish or sharpness use a compound. I just use it to remove any burr; to finish off and stabilise an edge I am happy with, so I do not use any compounds.