Any of you guys use your sheath as a strop?

[MrFixIt]

I've used the side of the heel on my boots before. It's something I remember seeing my father and grandfather doing when I was younger. It is not only effective but convenient when sitting with your legs crossed.

Yep, same here!

 

[the lone gunman]

I've used the side of the heel on my boots before. It's something I remember seeing my father and grandfather doing when I was younger. It is not only effective but convenient when sitting with your legs crossed.

Im to fat to cross my legs.

 

[link2derek]

As mentioned, an extra long belt is a better idea. I picked that up from Dave Canterbury a few years ago.

 

[22-rimfire]

Good ideas here. Sharpening issues seldom come up since I am mostly doing shorter hikes and I can keep a sharpening stone inside my vehicle when it is needed.

 

[james terrio]

Compound, dirt, etc on the back or front of the sheath will eventually be ground into the stitching and cause faster wear. Just use the edges. Compound is optional... I don't bother with it. My concern is that it tends to attract dust and dirt.

You can strop on almost anything reasonably flat and firm. The edge of a kydex sheath works too, for instance.