which side of the leather do you use to strop?

[generallobster]

I picked up a belt at goodwill to turn into a strop, should I apply the green polish to the rough or smooth side?

 

[Martin Swinkels]

use the rough side.

 

[Zeasor]

Use the smooth side. Some of the compound can be buried in the rougher texture and not be available to contact the blade.

 

[Martin Swinkels]

:thumbup:

 

[nozh2002]

Always smooth side.

Thanks, Vassili.