I still struggle with stropping and enjoy seeing all the various versions of how-to. No doubt I’m getting better when I started using less pressure. But I love that tip on what you did on the back side for your v-tool and gouge. I’m gonna give that a go.
Hi Johnny! I finally got the time to watch your stropping video. I really enjoyed your simple and clear explanation. I don’t know how you sharpen a gauge, but I start with something like a 200 grit sandpaper and work each blade through to a 1500 grit paper. Taking it slow and easy. I don’t have the room for an electric blade sharpener. Thanks Brother!
I found this so much more helpful than other videos I've watched. I see now I was doing it all wrong and that's why my knifes were actually getting duller! How often, or do you have to, replace the leather?
I copied your grinder build and love it just put a razor edge on a knife I've built myself 2 years and it's sharper then ever.anf It was dangerous scary before but improved.thanks for your video. I've a piece of deer skin I will test might be flexible for tiny gouges in tighter places. I already built a board much as yourself.thanks Johnny
Hi Johnny , I’m a new subscriber to your channel and get a lot from each video , I’d just like to ask about the strop ! I have made my own too very like yours and it’s now quite dark now almost black and very shiny!! Should I remove the black shiny surface or just putting compound on top of it? If it’s best removed how would you take it off??
@@trevsutton8185I heated it up with a heat gun every 3-4 months and scraped it off. But some folks leave it on there and never remove it. Your miles may vary. I didn't address it in the video because opinions on it differ so wildly, and I never really noticed a problem when I left it on for a while.
@@aljohnson2439 flexcut will give you some or their gold compound when you buy a knife. But you can find Flexcut gold, or beavercraft green on Amazon and a bunch of other websites.
@klconlin It's a balance kind of skill that just needs to be developed. An easy way to tell is if you see the strop getting blacker from use, but after a time it'll just be black and you won't be able to tell anymore by that method. Honestly, I've been using the same stick of compound for over a year, and I'm about halfway through it (i carve at least an hour a day). I probably overused the compoundif I'm honest with myself. A stick is gonna last a LONG time.
I still struggle with stropping and enjoy seeing all the various versions of how-to. No doubt I’m getting better when I started using less pressure. But I love that tip on what you did on the back side for your v-tool and gouge. I’m gonna give that a go.
@@mgraham_Indiana Glad it helped!! 😀
Appreciate the tip for the U Gouge ! I was doing the rocking method on the regular strop
@@DecobyDrewB glad to have helped! 😀
Im going to try this out. Just got to get a board
@@isstephanie4 Sounds like you'll be sorted! 😀
Hi Johnny! I finally got the time to watch your stropping video. I really enjoyed your simple and clear explanation.
I don’t know how you sharpen a gauge, but I start with something like a 200 grit sandpaper and work each blade through to a 1500 grit paper. Taking it slow and easy. I don’t have the room for an electric blade sharpener. Thanks Brother!
@mitchstein754 glad you enjoyed it man! ÷)
Well done vid all around. Explained well for beginners
@danielmilliken8903 Thanks for the feedback Daniel!
I found this so much more helpful than other videos I've watched. I see now I was doing it all wrong and that's why my knifes were actually getting duller! How often, or do you have to, replace the leather?
You dont. There are folks using the same strop for 30+ years.
@@JohnnyTheLayton Wow! Guess I don't have to worry about replacements since I'm creeping up on 80, LOL!
@@jeanchaneyaz haha. Right?!
Thanks Johnny! Great video.
Always a pleasure! Thanks for the feedback! =)
I copied your grinder build and love it just put a razor edge on a knife I've built myself 2 years and it's sharper then ever.anf It was dangerous scary before but improved.thanks for your video.
I've a piece of deer skin I will test might be flexible for tiny gouges in tighter places.
I already built a board much as yourself.thanks Johnny
@JohnJude-dp6ed Glad to be of help brother!
Hi Johnny , I’m a new subscriber to your channel and get a lot from each video , I’d just like to ask about the strop ! I have made my own too very like yours and it’s now quite dark now almost black and very shiny!! Should I remove the black shiny surface or just putting compound on top of it? If it’s best removed how would you take it off??
@@trevsutton8185I heated it up with a heat gun every 3-4 months and scraped it off. But some folks leave it on there and never remove it. Your miles may vary. I didn't address it in the video because opinions on it differ so wildly, and I never really noticed a problem when I left it on for a while.
@@JohnnyTheLayton thanks Johnny , keep the videos coming , I think carvers will get a lot from them! Keep those chips flying 👍🇬🇧
The very question I was going to ask...thanks.
@@keithjones5309 Glad to help.
Awesome video! Do you have links to the stropping compound and grits you like? If not links just seeing the name and grits written out would help.
@@creatingKasia Best bet is Flexcut gold. It's on Amazon. I'll add a link to the description. Thanks for the feedback!
a.co/d/bVmSLPT
Where did you get your compoundings?
@@aljohnson2439 flexcut will give you some or their gold compound when you buy a knife. But you can find Flexcut gold, or beavercraft green on Amazon and a bunch of other websites.
How often do you need to refresh the compound? Is there a good way to tell when you need more?
@klconlin It's a balance kind of skill that just needs to be developed. An easy way to tell is if you see the strop getting blacker from use, but after a time it'll just be black and you won't be able to tell anymore by that method.
Honestly, I've been using the same stick of compound for over a year, and I'm about halfway through it (i carve at least an hour a day). I probably overused the compoundif I'm honest with myself. A stick is gonna last a LONG time.
first, Nice video man like watching ;)
@@DD-gr3kk Thanks brother!