Getting better at stropping

Discussion in 'Straight Razors' started by aelfred.t.allspa, Apr 8, 2016.

  1. aelfred.t.allspa

    aelfred.t.allspa Well-Known Member

    So I'm sitting here, watching my favorite cooking/food network shows and I decide to practice my stripping. I pulled out my favorite fixed blade pocket knife and started honing it on my Arkansas stone to prepare it for my practice strop. My practice strop is a piece of a leather belt that my boss gave me. I've smoothed it with the stripping of other knives and the use of gun cleaning oil. I gave it probably 35-40 pulls per side. And I achieved greatness. Through a tear ( caused by some tugging) I got bbs on a part of my cheek. I am so happy I'm getting better. Soon I will send a razor to Glen so I can truly shave with a blade. But I want to have this completely down first. Every shave begins with a single stroke.

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    Last edited: Apr 8, 2016
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