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Strop wise pick your budget... Under or over $50
DO NOT buy a strop off e-bay PLEASE most are crap....
Under $50 get the Illinois #827 (there are others out their too, I just haven't personally...

My recommendation for a first blade is always the exact same and I have reasons...

Size 6/8 = Easier to keep flat on the strop for a newb (very, very important), dead center on the size chart so...