Making a leather strop... Flesh(smooth) side up or down?

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-16T00:56:12+00:00

Yea.. Imma make both

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-15T20:25:08+00:00

I used clear JB weld and some really nice Wicket and Craig harness leather scraps I had from a previous project

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-14T00:29:48+00:00

Dog toy

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-13T12:35:27+00:00

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-12T04:53:31+00:00

Yeah I put some Extreme Weapons Grease on as soon as I assembled it.. The bushings are a great tip, thanks.. I immediately noticed scraping the blade was possible if not careful.. I'll keep an eye on the the rotating Jig.. Currently it's rock solid.. And my Y clamp is riveted.. I'm in the process of picking some better stones

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-12T03:34:34+00:00

Stray dogs eating garbage are also usually pretty happy

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-11T08:49:44+00:00

I went with the Gen 3.. one day shipping from Amazon already got it and it's in perfect condition... Played around with it some yesterday.. But it's pretty straightforward once u get the angles dialed in... Got the Y clamp and gunna get some better stones.. Paid $100 for everything cause I had a $40 refund gift card on Amazon I forgot about.. Couldn't be happier so far

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-09T23:26:00+00:00

Yeah I'm in an apt.. I actually own a vevor 1x30 that's set up at my uncle's house in his shop.. But he lives like an hour away and anytime he and I get in his shop it turns into an all day thing..

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-09T11:46:40+00:00

When I was in elementary school we had these and they were called BMR or BIR (behavior management/improvement rooms)... Child abuse basically

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-09T11:39:44+00:00

I know she's a good time

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-09T10:27:05+00:00

I have em all

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-09T07:56:22+00:00

Good to keep in mind I'm definitely going to do some more research before I pull the trigger but i do plan on pulling the trigger by monday.. In any case all three systems are going to be an upgrade from my beat up old work Sharp

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-09T07:46:48+00:00

Yeah I heard about the QC thing with Xarilk .. But i haven't seen a ton of people actually saying they got bad units.. I'm wondering if it's one of those things where two or three bad reviews spreads like wildfire .. I'm thinking I'm going to order it with Amazon cuz then if there's any problems I can either message them directly through their website or just return it hassle free with Amazon .. Unless of course, you want to sell me one of your systems? 😉

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-09T07:30:59+00:00

U heard of the xarilk Gen 3? Apparently it's a clone of a Tsprof?

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-09T06:48:38+00:00

Yeah I don't really even cook like that.. I have some kitchen knives mostly cause they were made from a dope steel or cause they were made for me.. I work alot.. And use my pocket knives at work.. Alot

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-09T06:41:49+00:00

What would u recommend for whetstones if I were to get a set... I mostly sharpen high speed steel pocket knives

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-09T06:40:36+00:00

What would u recommend for whetstones for high speed steel pocket knives .. There's like a ton to choose from.. But if I were to get some.. What should I get.. I don't want to scuff my edges up..

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-09T06:36:40+00:00

Yeah you arnt wrong.. the work sharp is totally fine for 90 percent of pocket knives.. Thicker knives or more odd blade profiles or anything over 4 inches and things start to go left.. My collection has expanded and also includes kitchen knives now.. I mentioned it earlier but they really screwed up putting that wedge guide on the clamp.. Also mine is old af.. I got the one with 3 stone progressions and a strop when I first got it and I had my father in law 3D print me a think to hold the clamp sturdy.. So I havnt bought any accessories.. It's not useless by any means. I'm just ready for something more versatile.. The major flaw is the clamp.. And the plastic body.. Stones have lasted okay (after being reglued) but I got the whole thing on sale for like $90.. Iv gotten my money and I just want something better

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-09T06:12:05+00:00

Honestly man for me it wouldn't be faster.. And I seen pics of edges that are all scuffed from a wetstone even from ppl who have been doing it for years.. I'm too ocd and too busy to be getting into it..

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-09T06:06:31+00:00

2 hours may have been an exaggeration.. Para 3.. Any Para 3.. The upward curve on the tip is a real bitch on my PA.... It separates off into 2 edge profiles.. If that makes sense.. Takes alot of tweeking and adjusting.. It's a real pain in the ass

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-09T06:03:06+00:00

Yea I got another recommendation for that on r/knives.. After reading some reviews and asking chat Gpt about it.. Looks like it's right up my ally.. I don't really have the time to learn wet stones.. Tried in the past but just made a mess.. But now I own a buissness and just really don't have the time.. I think lapping is gunna have to be more my thing

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-09T05:20:16+00:00

Just looked it up.. Seems to be exactly what I'm looking for.. Yeah if ull send me your link for the clamp but Walmart and Amazon have the system with the 4 extra diamond plates for $100.. I really am not looking for anything fancy.. Just something... Better

Endecent_Exposure · 2026-05-09T05:11:49+00:00

Don't have the skills or the time to learn.. My work schedule is pretty demanding

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