Strop it, Strop it good. Strop it real good!

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  • As I got in to carving i initially had quite a problem with keeping my knives properly honed. They dulled quickly. Then as i researched I found myself falling down a rabbit hole of conflicting information overload. There are as many opinions on stropping as there are knives available to a woodcarver, and probably a few hundred more.
    With that said, understand that i am by no means an expert. The tips and techniques shown here are simply what helped me. Are they the definitive truth in the bible of woodcarving? Absolutely not. Did they help me to keep my tools in carving condition and enable me to enjoy my hobby? Absolutely yes!!
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    Flexcut Gold Polishing Compound, 6 oz Bar, (PW11) a.co/d/bVmSLPT
    Link to Dwayne Gosnell's web-page for his cheap strop if you want.
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    Another resource, if your knives are dull beyond help, head over to Deep Holler Knives and they can sharpen them for you back to new for about $5 a knife.
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  • @mgraham_Indiana
    @mgraham_Indiana หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

    • @JohnnyTheLayton
      @JohnnyTheLayton  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mgraham_Indiana Glad it helped!! 😀

  • @DecobyDrewB
    @DecobyDrewB หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Appreciate the tip for the U Gouge ! I was doing the rocking method on the regular strop

    • @JohnnyTheLayton
      @JohnnyTheLayton  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DecobyDrewB glad to have helped! 😀

  • @isstephanie4
    @isstephanie4 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Im going to try this out. Just got to get a board

    • @JohnnyTheLayton
      @JohnnyTheLayton  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@isstephanie4 Sounds like you'll be sorted! 😀

  • @mitchstein754
    @mitchstein754 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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!

    • @JohnnyTheLayton
      @JohnnyTheLayton  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @mitchstein754 glad you enjoyed it man! ÷)

  • @jeanchaneyaz
    @jeanchaneyaz 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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?

    • @JohnnyTheLayton
      @JohnnyTheLayton  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You dont. There are folks using the same strop for 30+ years.

    • @jeanchaneyaz
      @jeanchaneyaz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@JohnnyTheLayton Wow! Guess I don't have to worry about replacements since I'm creeping up on 80, LOL!

    • @JohnnyTheLayton
      @JohnnyTheLayton  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jeanchaneyaz haha. Right?!

  • @danielmilliken8903
    @danielmilliken8903 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well done vid all around. Explained well for beginners

    • @JohnnyTheLayton
      @JohnnyTheLayton  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @danielmilliken8903 Thanks for the feedback Daniel!

  • @richardward9738
    @richardward9738 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks Johnny! Great video.

    • @JohnnyTheLayton
      @JohnnyTheLayton  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Always a pleasure! Thanks for the feedback! =)

  • @aljohnson2439
    @aljohnson2439 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Where did you get your compoundings?

    • @JohnnyTheLayton
      @JohnnyTheLayton  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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.

  • @JohnJude-dp6ed
    @JohnJude-dp6ed 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

    • @JohnnyTheLayton
      @JohnnyTheLayton  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @JohnJude-dp6ed Glad to be of help brother!

  • @trevsutton8185
    @trevsutton8185 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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??

    • @JohnnyTheLayton
      @JohnnyTheLayton  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@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.

    • @trevsutton8185
      @trevsutton8185 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JohnnyTheLayton thanks Johnny , keep the videos coming , I think carvers will get a lot from them! Keep those chips flying 👍🇬🇧

    • @keithjones5309
      @keithjones5309 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The very question I was going to ask...thanks.

    • @JohnnyTheLayton
      @JohnnyTheLayton  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@keithjones5309 Glad to help.

  • @klconlin
    @klconlin 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How often do you need to refresh the compound? Is there a good way to tell when you need more?

    • @JohnnyTheLayton
      @JohnnyTheLayton  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @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.

  • @creatingKasia
    @creatingKasia 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

    • @JohnnyTheLayton
      @JohnnyTheLayton  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@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

  • @DD-gr3kk
    @DD-gr3kk 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    first, Nice video man like watching ;)

    • @JohnnyTheLayton
      @JohnnyTheLayton  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@DD-gr3kk Thanks brother!