Quote Originally Posted by skinhead View Post
Gentlemen, a question. When using an old belt for stropping, is it best to use the burnished front of the belt or the sueded back of the belt? I've always assumed the back, but stand to be corrected.

Si
use the sueded back as it acts as a wick/resevoir for your stropping paste. autosol or starkie blue will give good results. if you can glue the belt to a flat bit of wood it will give better results.