HoneyBadger
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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.
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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.