Strops & Batons? Suggestions?

Tyrkon Lawson

Tyrkon Lawson

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Hey guys. I have a few quick questions. I used the search function and didn't really find anything current or specific as to my questions.

(1) Baton: I used a big limb to baton my BM-E a few weeks ago. The limb eneded up breaking. So I started to use a very dense, hard, plastic mallet. It worked great but... Is this o.k. or should I stick with wooden mallets? Any suggestions as to which.

(2) Stroping: I need to purchase my first strop & compounds. Is there any out there that really stand out or will one work as good as the other?

Specific companies, models, brands, etc... would be great.

Thanks guys. :thumbup:

*** These knifes are unreal***
 
1) just dont use a leather maul to baton it through metal, it gets expensive. :o You can use any hardwood for a baton: baseball bat, axe handle, oak tree branch........

2) pssst, dont buy the leather part bro, my good customers get that kinda scrap cheap or free. ;)
 
The Co. Store used to have a great strop.

Never ordered one because I was too busy buying knives.
 
leatherman said:
my good customers get that kinda scrap cheap or free. ;)
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How many sheaths do you have to buy to be considered a good customer?:D

piglet
 
we carried the best strop around (Busse) but sold out, we have more on backorder :thumbup:
 
idahoskunk said:
we carried the best strop around (Busse) but sold out, we have more on backorder :thumbup:
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Maybe Leatherman can send them some scraps.
 
Gotta clear out some shop space for a ceramic kiln so I'll dig out the scrap bin and see what I have, might have a strop deal in the workings, depending on the type of set up. :)
 
Mulder said:
How many sheaths do you have to buy to be considered a good customer?:D

piglet
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Eleventeen :confused: :eek: :p :foot: :o
 
leatherman said:
Eleventeen :confused: :eek: :p :foot: :o
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Man, I don't even have that many knives!!!! :foot:
What's a guy suppose to do? :confused:
Buy sheaths for knives he doesn't even have yet. :eek:
 
did you not see me use a bowling pin?? That is perfect, because it is rubberized outside so it does not break. Great baton implement.:thumbup:
 
leatherman said:
2) pssst, dont buy the leather part bro, my good customers get that kinda scrap cheap or free. ;)
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hmmm, for someone who is trying to work something out of my hands, you sure don't try hard. Scrap? Have I seen any scrap? NO! Any strop material? NO. Hmmm, maybe I am not a good customer.:jerkit:
 
Cobalt said:
hmmm, for someone who is trying to work something out of my hands, you sure don't try hard. Scrap? Have I seen any scrap? NO! Any strop material? NO. Hmmm, maybe I am not a good customer.:jerkit:
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I was gonna make you a super secret 2x4 foot AK stropper. :p For that super secret AK74, ooops, did I say 74? :o
 
Is the angle of stropping critical? I ave the Busse strop and use it considerably but I was wondering if there an optimal technique. Any suggestions?
 
leatherman said:
I was gonna make you a super secret 2x4 foot AK stropper. :p For that super secret AK74, ooops, did I say 74? :o
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2 ft x 4ft? that is more for an AK747
 
Cobalt said:
2 ft x 4ft? that is more for an AK747
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Hey if he is going to get into your collection for a hunk of leather, what can I get for some Campy Super Record parts :D ?
 
Tony G said:
Hey if he is going to get into your collection for a hunk of leather, what can I get for some Campy Super Record parts :D ?
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don't tempt me:D
 
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