Questions on Dovo Solingen Extra Wide Russian Leather Strop

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• From Domenico at 22/09/11 7:20 PM
  • Is there canvas or leather on the other side?
  • This is just a single sided strop. The reverse side isn't intended for use.
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• From James at 8/11/11 9:26 PM
  • Is there a particular type of oil, ointment or other product that you recommend for maintenance of this strop?
  • Dovo recommends that you use Yellow Strop Paste.
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• From Anthony at 19/02/12 10:39 PM
  • Will i still need a strop with canvas or will this be sufficient?
  • This alone would be sufficient. It isn't compulsory to strop on canvas.
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• From bob at 12/08/12 10:16 PM
  • What is the difference between the different coloured pastes? Will using a paste other than yellow on this strop have a negative impact?
  • The yellow paste is to maintain the leather and keep it supple. The white paste is a chalky paste and is to be applied to the canvas side of the strop (if it has one - this particular strop doesn't). The red, green and black pastes are sharpening pastes (each colour a different grade). Each grade of paste needs its own dedicated stropping surface and once you put sharpening paste on a strop, they're not easy to remove. For this reason, don't apply sharpening pastes to your 'everyday' strop. If you're going to use them, you need an additional strop (or piece of flat balsa wood will also work).
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