Thread: Any Strop Suggestions?

I would like to know what strop types are recommended to a guy just getting into str8's. I have a cheap leather strop that seems to be working out at the moment, but I am looking for the next one, and the options are just bewildering.


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SRP 3" premium4 /bridle seems to be one of the most often recomended here.
An Illinois strop will do the job if you find them too dear

Just my 0.02

I got an Illinois strop and it took a lot of work to get it into usable shape. Now it works fine, but it was a pain in the butt to get it to a point where I could actually strop my razors on it.

If you don't mind putting in a half days work to break it in, then its a nice cheep option. If I had to do it over again, I'd hunt around some more and buy a better one. The venders corner in the forums is a great spot to find quality items.

I have an Illinois 827, and it's a nice strop. That said, I would not buy one anymore. The strops SRD sell are the most versatile, and affordable, I know. You should take a look at the reviews to get a better overview of what else is in the market.

Gotta agree with the SRD strop. I've got the 3" Premium I and love it. Even if you're a beginner who will tear up your strop, the SRD strop is modular. All you have to do is to unscrew the rivets and replace the leather....and the replacements are reasonably priced as well.

SRD 3" Latigo canvas and leather in RED or Black...work with ANY size blade!

pcdad

I'm a newbie here as well. I started with a filly strop to figure things out and decide if I wanted to stick with str8s. I recently purchased a Kanayama. It's a bit pricey, but I like the feel I'm getting to my edges from it.

That said, I wish it had a handle on it (although I've never used a strop with a handle). If I were to do it over again, I'd probably have bought an SRD Premium version because it is less money, has the handle, and is 3" wide so you don't have to use an X-pattern... Then again, I can't say that I don't really like my results from the Kanayama.

I've got an SRD 3" black latigo, which is a great strop. It has the webbed fabric on it as well, which is very effective.

If your starting out I would go with a basic inexpensive strop. You want one that is quality and will do the job but not one that if you seriously damage will make you cry.

There is always the chance to nick a strop but when you are starting out that chance can be very high.,

If the strop you have is working, why would you want another?