Good information, and well made crisp videos... Thank you. Some questions for you: -- Will the olive oil dabs which you demonstrate in this video work to recondition any loaded leather strop?... And have you tried it on other strops besides the "Knives Plus" strop block? - Do you use any wood carving knives and tools? - Have you ever used "Flexcut Gold" stropping compound? (Flexcut products are mainly used for wood carving knives}.... Again thank you for your efforts and these video demonstrations.
I just got this puppy. I got some mineral oil for it. I also have EVOO in the kitchen. I got the mineral oil bc i didnt want to have something rancid on it but apprently mineral oil has an expiration date aswell. I havent used it yet as im waiting for my UF rods for my SM. Any thoughts guys, knives plus says to only use EVOO, but do they even have a warrenty?
@mickthepope As far as WD40 goes, keep that stuff FAR away from a leather strop. It will clean the strop fairly well, but since it is a petroleum distillate it will also deteriorate the leather. :)
Mineral oil or vegetable oil is also good. These oils will not go rancid on your strop like Olive oil will. I've also heard of WD40 being used for the same purpose. Thanks for the viddie.
I know I sound like an idiot because everyone else seems to have good luck with this strop, but mine came so dry that when I put olive oil on and rub it in lightly the thing is BONE dry within a minute again...
Thomas Gasho no that's normal man I promise. Mine are also so dry that it almost looks like green dust would fly off of them when you strop. They still work great in that condition, they don't need to be moist looking. I really just use the olive oil to get down to new compound when the strop loads up a little. Use it for a while with light pressure and let me know what you think!
I think I had ended up putting too much oil on mine. I sent it back and they sent me a new one that seems to work great. I'll take your advice next time!
jdavis , these come from knives plus in a baggie . I have always stored mine back in that when I get done using it . Is that ok or is it better to leave it out ? Thanks .
shit i knew i should not have done this. my strop got very dark where i did this. I asked knivesplus a while back about if the strop gets dry or if there is anything I should do with it, they just said make sure you knives are clean but other than that its a hands off strop, and that they have been using one for 10 years without an issue. CRAP! got to buy a new one I guess. Does it have to be extra virgin? Knives plus did not say that.
How would you recondition a normal strop? By normal I mean a strop that isn't saturated with compound. Also, when are you going to upload some sharpening vids? I miss watching you sharpen! lol
Use Alcohol & a tooth Brush.? Soak it with the Alcohol, Scrub it & use a Scraper to scrape off the Old Compound,? Alcohol, Will not harm the leather etc.?
Good information, and well made crisp videos... Thank you.
Some questions for you:
-- Will the olive oil dabs which you demonstrate in this video work to recondition any loaded leather strop?... And have you tried it on other strops besides the "Knives Plus" strop block?
- Do you use any wood carving knives and tools?
- Have you ever used "Flexcut Gold" stropping compound? (Flexcut products are mainly used for wood carving knives}.... Again thank you for your efforts and these video demonstrations.
This is a great feature of this strop. Quick and easy...like new!
so where does the metal go?
Very interesting. Looks like mine is loaded up too - I will have to give this a try later tonight.
Oach another great tip....thx for helping me out.I have learned so so much from you
Can I use olive oil instead of mineral oil to load my strop for the first time set up
Thanks for the info my strop block looks like new now.
I would think olive oil might turn rancid. I use neatsfoot oil.
A couple of hundred of years! ha ha ha!
Thanks for sharing.
I just got this puppy. I got some mineral oil for it. I also have EVOO in the kitchen. I got the mineral oil bc i didnt want to have something rancid on it but apprently mineral oil has an expiration date aswell. I havent used it yet as im waiting for my UF rods for my SM. Any thoughts guys, knives plus says to only use EVOO, but do they even have a warrenty?
@mickthepope As far as WD40 goes, keep that stuff FAR away from a leather strop. It will clean the strop fairly well, but since it is a petroleum distillate it will also deteriorate the leather. :)
@mickthepope I'm sure those would work, but KnivesPlus recommend olive oil, so that's what I use. In a pinch I highly doubt it matters though. :)
jdavis882 hey man i know this comment is 5years old but you know your stuff ive watched alot of ur vids. What do you think about using mineral oil?
Nice, I actually need to do this. Mine is loaded with steel.
@oTruffles Kershaw Tilt, I've done a couple videos on it. :)
@fredde90210 Always glad to hear that. :)
Jdavis could you use the diamond spray solution with this strop ?
I just bought it too!
I’m eyeballin that spyderco paramilitary
Mineral oil or vegetable oil is also good. These oils will not go rancid on your strop like Olive oil will. I've also heard of WD40 being used for the same purpose. Thanks for the viddie.
You don’t use that bottle of Olive Oil to cook with I hope. LOL. Good Vid.
how when i strop my knives now i see green compound on the edge.
It happens, you're still taking off the burr though. Just clean it off with toilet paper or paper towel lol
@jdavis882 I needz a Tilt! any news, John?
Can someone post a link to the strop he recommends please and thanks
It is from "Knives Plus" in Texas. A quick Google search will bring it up.
Have you noticed the $$$$ of any Olive Oil Lately.? Even @ Wally World.? It is expensive.?
Can I get the info. To where u got that strop?
I am late to find your question but it is available from "Knives Plus" in Texas.
I have been very happy with mine!!!
I know I sound like an idiot because everyone else seems to have good luck with this strop, but mine came so dry that when I put olive oil on and rub it in lightly the thing is BONE dry within a minute again...
Thomas Gasho no that's normal man I promise. Mine are also so dry that it almost looks like green dust would fly off of them when you strop. They still work great in that condition, they don't need to be moist looking. I really just use the olive oil to get down to new compound when the strop loads up a little. Use it for a while with light pressure and let me know what you think!
I think I had ended up putting too much oil on mine. I sent it back and they sent me a new one that seems to work great. I'll take your advice next time!
jdavis , these come from knives plus in a baggie . I have always stored mine back in that when I get done using it . Is that ok or is it better to leave it out ? Thanks .
shit i knew i should not have done this. my strop got very dark where i did this. I asked knivesplus a while back about if the strop gets dry or if there is anything I should do with it, they just said make sure you knives are clean but other than that its a hands off strop, and that they have been using one for 10 years without an issue. CRAP! got to buy a new one I guess. Does it have to be extra virgin? Knives plus did not say that.
What is the name of the knife second from the bottom on the far right?
Kershaw Tilt
How would you recondition a normal strop? By normal I mean a strop that isn't saturated with compound. Also, when are you going to upload some sharpening vids? I miss watching you sharpen! lol
i have a big black area in the middle of mine that i cant get rid of
Use Alcohol & a tooth Brush.? Soak it with the Alcohol, Scrub it & use a Scraper to scrape off the Old Compound,? Alcohol, Will not harm the leather etc.?