I like the knife a lot and your photography is superb Dennis! Well done. I like Fred Perrin’s work…I have his Street Beat fixed blade knife also by Spyderco and it is a wonderful blade that leaves no doubt that Perrin used to be a French Special Forces guy. The edge you gave your new knife looks good!
As for stropping, it is a skill that one develops quickly when one remembers to carress the leather rather than pressure it. Pretend to be a breeze brushing softly on the strop. You will soon get it. It also helps to listen to the sound the blade makes on the strop…eventually you will know when you are hitting it just right. It is a very Zen skill when well done.
Cheers
Leo
