Scandi edge stropping

[hiwa]

I just got my Skookum Bush knife this week ( Yahoo !! Two years later !!)
I am well versed in sharpening, except when it comes to scandi edges. I've read a lot about it from different viewpoints, especially Scandinavian methods. What I'd like to hear about is experience. I know if I strop my Scandi at a slightly higher angle, my edge will become slightly convex, but only to a small degree. Some claim this will help prevent folding/breaking of the edge. (My strops are leather with green Chromium compound). Also , that the edge can handle tougher work better, like battoning, heavy cuts, etc. When that slightly convexed edge gets dull, just a few light strops can bring it back to sharp again,but at a price. Over time , I will end up with a convexed knife, unless I periodically restore the original large scandi bevel again.

So what would your opinions be? Should I leave it as is , or "micro-strop" the edge for general bushcraft use. ( mainly trimming poles, bark, notches, etc.) Thanks , Pete.

 

[Roger999]

Yes your blade will turn convex from stropping......at microscopic levels. You'll be stropping for years before it turns noticeably convex......I just strop at the angle of the original bevel with little pressure, if you strop at a higher angle you'd end up with a microbevel.

 

[Supmonkeyface]

And if your leather gives too much at that slightly higher angle you can wipe that edge right off.

 

[hiwa]

And if your leather gives too much at that slightly higher angle you can wipe that edge right off.

That's happened to me before,from using too much pressure. I have to use a lighter hand , or a harder strop ( Like MDF perhaps)