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You first strop on the canvas then on the leather. Jury is still out on the usefulness of the canvas. Some do not use it. I find it very helpful and always take the razor to the linen before I take...

I am always confused by all the synonyms, thanks for correcting me.

6/8 means the width of the blade is 6/8th of an inch (-2.54 cm)
1/4 usually means a quarter hollow, which is the grind of the blade. The thinnest blades are called full hollow, Heribert Wacker calls...