I’ve seen and read a lot of comments on stropping edges as a final step in the honing process and I’m interested in trying that.

Can someone please describe the type of leather preferred? Is it hard like a barber’s strop? I have some deer hide that is like suede on one side and is smooth on the other but overall is soft. Is this acceptable if adhered to a backer board?

How much do you strop? I guess I’m concerned that there is the possibility of rounding the edge.

Thanks.