It’s interesting that you guys seem to have such a profound impact from the strops and I seem to have almost none. I may have to try adding a bit more compound and try again when I get home from work tonight. I used enough to spread the compound across the whole surface of the leather, so I’m not sure where I might have gone wrong.
To be clear on my goals, I’m not looking for a mirror finish, but I definitely want something that’s polished up to some extent.
From my additional reading, it’s my impression that my stones still need quite a bit more breaking in. I am also looking at the possibility of adding some lapping films to use after the 1000 grit diamond stones as discussed here:
http://www.wickededgeusa.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=6&id=3245&Itemid=63#3245
