Knife strop.

[resnikov]

After getting a set of DMT diafolds and getting my knives sharp but not stropping then I thought I should have a go and make a strop. I had some leather offcuts and a piece of pine wood and as I was going to be stuck at the in-laws for new year it seemed a perfect time

The plan was to make a handled strop so I could hold it in one hand and the knife in the other. It was also going to be practise of my whittling.

It was funny but as I progressed it seemed my Mora was getting sharper but I think it was my cutting technique was getting better and I was not having to force the knife.

Still waiting for the super glue to dry before I test it but quite happy with the result for about 2 hours work.

Going to give it a coat of Danish oil when I get home.


And the pile of wood shavings.

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[mountainm]

Great work! You could drill a lanyard hole in the handle then do some fancy paracord knotwork to hang it up when not in use in the man cave.

 

[Elines]

Looking good - was the leather from a sample book from a furniture superstore by any chance - I would be interested to know if that type of leather works well for strops but it's not a priority at moment for me to make one and have a go - so if you (or anyone else) - already have/has I'd be interested in the outcome