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Tool Talk => Edged Tools => Topic started by: Gerhard Gerber on June 02, 2015, 05:09:49 PM

Title: Strops
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on June 02, 2015, 05:09:49 PM: 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
Title: Re: Strops
Post by: Luna Knife on June 02, 2015, 05:12:40 PM: Use 2 part epoxy and Glue a strip on a foot long 2x2. Its good to see a thread on stropping
Title: Re: Strops
Post by: Sparky415 on June 02, 2015, 11:12:24 PM: Wood ;)

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

:cheers:
Title: Re: Strops
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on June 03, 2015, 09:58:06 AM: Quote from: Sparky415 on June 02, 2015, 11:12:24 PM

Wood ;)

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

:cheers:

Thanks!

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

Cheers
Title: Re: Strops
Post by: dks on June 03, 2015, 10:09:56 AM: 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.
Title: Re: Strops
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on June 08, 2015, 12:39:23 PM: 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! 8)

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 :D
Title: Re: Strops
Post by: sak60 on June 08, 2015, 02:07:09 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Strops
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on June 08, 2015, 04:56:10 PM: Yup......maybe I should ask....

I used a polishing compound that reportedly removes P1500-P2000 marks to impregnate the leather - sound good?
Title: Re: Strops
Post by: dks on June 08, 2015, 09:10:53 PM: 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.