improvised stropping

Originally posted by leroys_45:
i don't have a real strop(yet) so i improvise by stropping on my jeans. when i get done with my ultrafine hone, i stretch the material over my leg and strop about 10 times on either side, alternating of course. i get great edges that often NIB spydercos. anyone else strop in a unique way and get good results?
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I do have a "real" strop, yet I still happen to strop on my jeans, when I am watching a movie or working at my computer.

Used paper too, but prefer a "real" strop over that.

Kris

 
Just ordered a strop and some compound from Knifecenter.Thanks, Paracelsus, for the tip! Now, any tips on how to use it? I specifically bought it to strop my new Big Country Kampr, which is convex ground and recommends stropping as the preferred method of sharpening.

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[This message has been edited by AlaChoctaw (edited 02-05-2000).]
 
Hey AlaChoctaw!
What kind of steel is used on that Kampr?
I can't seem to find it on their website.

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The Kampr is made of AUS-8, hardened to about 56-57 Rc. Blade is 3/16, convex-ground. It is a very serious knife, with a shoulder-slung sheath with multiple carry options. At only $99, it will compete with knives selling for a lot more, IMHO. I probably won't get to really use it until this spring when I plan to do a bit of easy hiking.I'll have more to report then.Hope to have a Becker Campanion by then too, and may test them together.

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[This message has been edited by AlaChoctaw (edited 02-06-2000).]
 
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