This is probably a silly question, but: Is it absolutely crucial to use veg-tanned leather when making a strop? If so, why? Would it be possible/advisable to use, say, chrome-tanned suede or split?
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I think more than anything it needs to be hard...very hard. Good strops were usually made with horse butt because it is generally a very hard and dense leather. If you have seen Phil's video on sharpening he talks about using wood as a strop. I have a woodworking friend who also puts polishing compound on wood strips and uses those to strop his chisels.