To Strop or not to Strop that is the Question

[Hitthespot]

I often will use my jeans for a final couple of passes after the strop. I find it can make a very minor difference I can feel also.

Bill

 

[GrinderMcgee]

The material is not as important as pressure. The softer the strop the lighter the pressure should be applied. My favorite is a worn leather belt. I use the sueded side or the smooth side.

 

[Willieboy]

I thought the idea of attaching the leather to a piece of wood was to help keep the leather from having too much give so that it doesn't wrap around the edge of the blade thus actually dulling it.

I think that's right. That also explains why, when "stropping," we don't want to push to hard, i.e., just let the weight of the blade do the work.

 

[creolescorpion]

The edge of your rc3 will be razor sharp when you get.

 

[Deerhunter2010]

Thanks again for all the great comments and recommendations, I will definitely look into this further and probably try these techniques on a cheaper knife until I mastered it.