Hi guys,
Bit of a daft question about stroping in general and compounds specifically.
I've had a good quality shop bought strop (originally meant for straight razors) for years now and use it regularly but have just come to question if I am using it correctly.
I always get a good finish to the edge of a blade when I use it and tend to use the rough side (if rough is the right word) first then the smooth side.
Can anyone tell me if this is correct or if I should be using just one side specifically?
I'm also keen on trying a stroping compound which I've not done before and want to know a, what I should be looking for in terms of compound/paste and b, if I should be using it on rough or smooth side of the strop.
Cheers, Hamster
Bit of a daft question about stroping in general and compounds specifically.
I've had a good quality shop bought strop (originally meant for straight razors) for years now and use it regularly but have just come to question if I am using it correctly.
I always get a good finish to the edge of a blade when I use it and tend to use the rough side (if rough is the right word) first then the smooth side.
Can anyone tell me if this is correct or if I should be using just one side specifically?
I'm also keen on trying a stroping compound which I've not done before and want to know a, what I should be looking for in terms of compound/paste and b, if I should be using it on rough or smooth side of the strop.
Cheers, Hamster