Stropping Compound and leathers?

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blackcaddy90

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Hey guys i just wanted to know whats a good stropping compound to use or which ones you guys use? I would like to put that final mirror polish on my blades and just wanna get the best stuff i can. Also what leathers do you recommend? Thanks!
 
I use the cheapo package from KSF that comes with a double sided strop and black and green compound.

Works a treat on convex and V edges alike.
 
I just noticed that Lowes (Home improvement store for those unfamiliar) carries polishing compound next to the bench grinders/polishers. I bought some and it does seem to do the job, but I have never seen any of what knife venders sell. I just wondered, is that stuff special or is it all the same thing?
 
suchmuchfun said:
I just noticed that Lowes (Home improvement store for those unfamiliar) carries polishing compound next to the bench grinders/polishers. I bought some and it does seem to do the job, but I have never seen any of what knife venders sell. I just wondered, is that stuff special or is it all the same thing?
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Same compounds per color as far as I can tell. There are more options than the typical ones that show up when you look from just knife vendors.
 
I use Veritas® Honing Compound, which comes in a 6 oz. bar (like a big square crayon) from Lee Valley Tools. A bar lasts for years. According to LVT, "This honing compound, which took over two years to develop, is the most effective on the market. It is a blend of both chromium and aluminum oxide to give the best combination of cutting speed and fine finish. The bonding is formulated for ease of charging. It will adhere equally well to felt, leather or wood. Cuts quickly but leaves a mirror finish with a light wax film. The average size of scratch pattern it leaves behind is 0.5 microns or .00002 inches. Ideal for carving tools and firmer gouges, it can be used for final honing of almost any tool. Used with a felt wheel or leather belt for power honing or with a leather strop for hand honing." It's good stuff.
 
Thanks a lot guys! I will try out the veritas honing compound and hopefully i can get that mirror polish like i want.
 
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