Great skill to have. Grandpa learned me good on this. I regularly strop my blade. No set schedule, but I'd say at least once every two weeks or so. I constantly have a smooth spot on the back of my left hand where I test it. If it takes the hair and doesn't pull, then I've done my job well. After several decades, it becomes second nature I guess.


(just reread what I wrote and laughed at the unintended innuendo. "Strop my blade" HA)