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English · 06-23-2008, 09:21 PM

I find a heavier draw works better with a heavier wedge blade.
A hollow ground works better with a lighter draw.

As to how many strokes on a strop, well that depends on the length of the strop and how well you strop.
but about 40 return strops on a 24" strop is usually sufficient to return a good soft edge to a blade.

06-23-2008, 09:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
English Status: Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 644 Thanks: 43 Thanked 98 Times in 82 Posts	I find a heavier draw works better with a heavier wedge blade. A hollow ground works better with a lighter draw. As to how many strokes on a strop, well that depends on the length of the strop and how well you strop. but about 40 return strops on a 24" strop is usually sufficient to return a good soft edge to a blade.