Strop manufacturing

[Strop manufacturing]

Thanks for the replies.

The strap cutter does look like one route to go. I have now also seen the use of clicker dies. Would that also be an option?

I have made many one off strops, some single sided and some double sided. I have used latigo, horse but and others.

I have found the key is to case the leather first rolling the leather to get really firm and to bring the silicates to the surface. 

I also yesterday made one using cardboard and it worked very well.

https://westernactive.com/honey-badger-knives/cardboard-strop/

Sorry for the SoCal reference. I am in San Diego, Southern California. 

[Strop manufacturing]

Hi,

I have made a few strops using  various types of leather both with a without compound and they have worked very well.
I have a small pocket knife business and would like to supply strops to those who wish to maintain the edges on their knives.
I want to make 100 or so to test the market. What type of equipment would I need to cut leather into about 2.5” x 8” pieces.

The ultimate size will be based on what size wood I can get to glue them on that would require the least amount of machining.

Another option I guess would be to have someone handle this for us.

We are based in SoCal.

Looking forward to your suggestions.

Thanks.