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+1 on going with a cheaper strop, then take the $$ you save and get a best quality badger brush (no need for a silvertip). The brush will last forever, but the first strop will more than likely get...

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-Chief

Hi,
There are way better choices for the hone (ie, norton 4k/8k combo, or a coticule).

Here is where I got my starter set-- has razor, brush, strop, soap, mug. The hones can be picked up...