Thread: Bridge strop

I can't find much info on bridge strops. It's like a paddle but the leather suspended like a bridge. So I think I am going to make one since I have seen the best honmeisters use them. All I could find about them was that they were called suspended bridge strops. Any info would be appreciated.

They're a neat design, but if ultimate performance is a concern, I'd go with the paddle if you're going to make a "fixed" strop (i.e., not a hanging one). You might as well eliminate every tiny bit of sagging, not to mention that it ought to be a lot easier to make, too.

I think people like bridge strops versus paddlle strops is because bridge strops give you feedback on how much pressure you are using.

Originally Posted by Wintchase

I think people like bridge strops versus paddlle strops is because bridge strops give you feedback on how much pressure you are using.

Exactly what I was thinking, and they do give a very slight bend to the leather. I seen lynn had one in one of his vids, then I seen mastri livi had one also so I got to thinking hmmm maybe there's something to this.

I have never seen a bridge strop,but I bet it would give good feedback on your stopping technique !

Wouldn't a loom strop do the same thing?

yes, the difference here beeing that a bridge strop has a fixed tension once made, while a loom strop can be adjusted..

(I think, don't quote me on this :P)

Don't ya have to adjust the tention on the bridge strop,would not it stretch over time. I would like to see one or a diagram on one. Does it take up alot of table top space? I know what a loom strop is,but bridge is new to me!

I think you guys are talking about Loom Strops.

Yeah I guess loom strops and bridge strops are similar on the principal. But as said above a bridge strop is made fixed where a loom strop is adjustable. This is the one I was thinking about making below.