Strops

[g123]

Hey Guys,

Where can I buy the best field strop for a backpack and stropping compound for knives and axes?

Thanks,

Geoff

 

[KuRUpTD]

try Knivesshipfree.com

http://www.knivesshipfree.com/Sharpening-Supplies-1

 

[Thalestin]

try Knivesshipfree.com

http://www.knivesshipfree.com/Sharpening-Supplies-1

Second that

 

[GRIM 62]

Might also try JRE Industries.

 

[Calebklyne]

if you live in canada lee valley has a nice selection

 

[g123]

Hey Guys,

What do they mean by "specially treated leather takes compound very well (like all of the leather hones on our site). Unlike standard, untreated leather, there is no need for solvents or heat to effectively spread the compound. Just use the compound like a crayon and cover the leather with copound and start sharpening!"

Thanks,

eoff

 

[Neanderthal]

HandAmerican.com

 

[gadgetgeek]

I think that they mean that either the leather has been treated to keep the pores more open, making it more absorbent, or it is less "full" not saturated with oil that would have to be displaced to allow the compound to soak in. but I may be way off on that.

 

[koyote]

Hey Guys,

What do they mean by "specially treated leather takes compound very well (like all of the leather hones on our site). Unlike standard, untreated leather, there is no need for solvents or heat to effectively spread the compound. Just use the compound like a crayon and cover the leather with copound and start sharpening!"

Thanks,

eoff

I have no idea what they mean, wish I did What I can tell you is that the strop bat is - hands down- the best sharpening tool I've got my hands on.

for pure packing with lightweight I'd use (dunno if they make this) a JRE strop with the black compound. That's dandy for field use, if not as fine as doing the full range. The site isn't coming up for me right now, I'd love to see a 1/4 ply backed short (6 inch?) single strop you could put your choice of compounds on.