Types of strops?

[knife7knut]

I also have one a very special stone, its a huge black Arkansas that if I ever dropped it, I would probably quit shaving.

Anything like this? A Carborundum Duo-Stone 2 inch by 12 inch on either side(a coarse and fine).

[jerryd6818]

Those razor dudes have a language all their own. Willie, I didn't understand a word either one of you said.

[orvet]

Lee,
Since you want to sharpen knives and not razors, I would suggest a Power Strop:
http://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/pws20/

This Power Strop is designed for wood carving knives as well as for other knives. The large wheel is 3-1/2" and is available without the "V" shaped wheel: http://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/pws10/

I have a six-inch leather wheel that I have on a small bench grinder that I use to finish the edges on my knives.
I can’t remember where I got the 6 inch wheel, but I think it was from Jantz Supply.

I think the six-inch leather wheel and the Flex-Cut gold polishing compound works very well to debur and polish the edge of a knife. Though I have used Yellowstone honing compound and white jewelers rouge as well. The Flex-Cut gold compound seems to work best for me.

Razors strops will work fine on knives it just takes more time and effort.

[Owd Wullie]

Those razor dudes have a language all their own. Willie, I didn't understand a word either one of you said.

LOL
JNAT= Japanese Natural stone. Stones mined from various locations in Japan. Each is pretty unique as far as cutting ability. Different mines located within the country produce stones that cut from course to fine. For the most part they are very expensive and no two are exactly the same so you have to "learn" your stone to get the most out of it. Natural stones from Europe, Africa, and the US, have their own cult followings.

16K = 16,000 grit. Pretty much non cutting as far as removing metal, it does leave a mirror shine on the edge.

Naniwas/Choseras are synthetic water stones made in Japan. My Chosera is approx 1,000 grit and my Naniwa stones are 5,000, 8,000, 10,000 and 12,000 grit.
Bevel is set with the 1K Chosera and finished on a progression through the higher grits until all the cut marks from the previous grit are gone. 12,000 grit makes a mirror finish too. Advantages are price and consistency.

Shapton stones are glass with the cutting media in the glass. They range up to 30,000 grit. Not many blades out there will hold an edge made by a 30K stone.

[jerryd6818]

Thanks Willie. Blades with another level. You've done and got yourself deep into it. Good to "see" your smiling face.