sharp has been redefined

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Billbo66

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I just received a JRE strop bat, and I have redefined sharp ( for me). I have been mouse padding it for the past few months, and thought I had a new degree of sharp. Stropping takes it to the next level. This new tool is awesome. I know it is not rocket science, but I am thrilled with this thing. I have finally achieved the "push cut" level of sharpness.

For those that are not familiar with the JRE bat, it is a block of oak, with a handle on one side, and 4 planed, preloaded leather surfaces, with three different compounds, and a bare leather finish side. Easy to use, compact, self contained. I also have to plug the guys at JRE. Their level of service and quality of the product are really great. I am glad I finally took the plunge.
 
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Stroping definatly kicks it up a notch! Unless I am getting out edge dings or reprofiling, a strop is all I ever use.
 
Oh yeah man - if you were just using wet/dry on the mouse pad - taking it all the way from Black compound to the leather will make that thing SILLY sharp.

Practice with it a bit - and then try shaving. It will wipe away hair.

TF
 
I went ahead and stropped the 20 degree stuff, and now those knives are push cutting paper too. I think it was time well spent. My Benchmade 745 Lum was wicked sharp already, but now it practically falls through a sheet of paper. I have only cut grapes and cardboard since I stropped it, but I think I noticed a huge difference. I still looks like a beveled edge, only more polished. So little effort for such a big improvement.
 
riz_aaroni said:
Is it a lost cause using a strop on a non convex edge?
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On a regular V edge, stropping will do wonders, and eventually, if you strop enough instead of hitting the stone, it will convex the edge anyhow. (eventually being a fairly long time). Using a strop and stone will work fine, has for centuries :)

On a convex edge, it's golden, as we all know.

On a multi angle edge bevel, it will just make a true convex that much faster than on a V.
 
I've had luck with a Flexcut Slipstrop and polishing compound. Plus, I can use the different shaped surfaces on my chisels and gouges.
 
koyote said:
On a regular V edge, stropping will do wonders, and eventually, if you strop enough instead of hitting the stone, it will convex the edge anyhow. (eventually being a fairly long time). Using a strop and stone will work fine, has for centuries :)

On a convex edge, it's golden, as we all know.

On a multi angle edge bevel, it will just make a true convex that much faster than on a V.
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That makes sense. Just seemed like it may be a waste if I were to put a bunch of time in on stones to make a V grind and then put somewhat of a convex edge on it. Have to order a strop now lol.
 
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