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Does any one have a pattern or size for a barbers strop for sharpening straight razors? And what are the material used.

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Here are pictures of one I have.  24" x 2.5".  Just over 1/8" thick so 8 plus oz (4mm).  Note the back of the leather strop is grooved across its width.  Reason unknown to me, other than it would be a little more flexible.  Leather is relatively hard.  The second strap is linen weave.  Very slippery like it was Teflon coated.  Bought in a 2nd hand/antique store a few years ago for about $25.  Had never been used.  The linen weave part reminds me of the flat belting used on line shaft driven equipment, except they weren't slippery.

Tom

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Thanks a lot, this is just what I need to design some.

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