Stropping a smiler

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  1. Vlasta

    Vlasta Well-Known Member

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    How to strop a smiling blade? I have a 4" wide strop linen/leather.
     
    Vlasta, Oct 5, 2017
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  2. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Just like a regular blade. Just go slow. I have several smiling blade, just not one of those crazy looking Japanese ones, that looks like a U.
    Any pics?
     
    DaltonGang, Oct 5, 2017
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  3. mrchick

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    I just do it the same as a non-smiling blade.
     
    mrchick, Oct 5, 2017
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  4. Vlasta

    Vlasta Well-Known Member

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    Vlasta Well-Known Member

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  6. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

    I Always Use X Strokes..Any Razor..Any Size Strop..:)

    Billy..:chores016:
     
    Billyfergie, Oct 5, 2017
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  7. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Just send me one, or both razors, I will experiment with the stropping, and get back with you, on the best method. It might take me a while, I'm thorough. :D
     
    DaltonGang, Oct 5, 2017
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  8. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    I’ll be happy to help with a second opinion

    I would strop those two with my normal x strokes.
     
    mrchick, Oct 5, 2017
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  9. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    X-strokes, with a swooping tail-to-toe motion with each lap on those smilers.
     
    HolyRollah, Oct 5, 2017
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  10. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Jayaruh, Oct 5, 2017
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