Thread: Horween leather razor cases

Originally Posted by Kees

Does the same apply to strops: never use chrome-tanned leather for a strop?

That's not a concern with strops. Two of the most popular leathers for strops are latigo which is chrome tanned first, then vegetable tanned a second time and english bridle which is veggie tanned only. Each works well for strops, neither damages the steel chemically, and usage is purely a matter of personal preference for draw, appearance, and "feel".


rs,
Tack

@Tack: so why not use chorme-tanned razor cases while you can use chrome-tanned strops?

Originally Posted by Kees

@Tack: so why not use chorme-tanned razor cases while you can use chrome-tanned strops?

JSmith's eperience suggests that long term storage in chrome tanned leather would damage steel so I wouldn't take the chance unless someone who knows leather better than I do said it was OK. Stropping involves such fleeting contact that it couldn't be a problem. (Besides, we're going to "wash" the edge soon after anyway. )


rs,
Tack

I tend to strop afterwards as well as before. To make sure the edge is dry and hoping that the oils in the leatherconditioner make the edge a little water repellent.