Here’s a quick tip for applying strop compound. I kept hearing “buy a strop, buy compound, apply it, get your knives sharp” but the apply step was never elaborated on. I hope this helps.

If you are in a hurry…

Heat up your leather - to open the pores of the leather to accept compound

Heat up your compound - until it shines slightly

Apply compound - evenly to the warm leather in circular motions

Heat up compound applied leather - to allow the compound to soak into the leather further and more evenly

Stay sharp

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