Shell is a very specific kind of horsehide- it comes from a very narrow strip on the buttocks and is tanned a certain way I believe. Thats what I read up. Could be very wrong though. If Tony comments he'll know.
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Shell is a very specific kind of horsehide- it comes from a very narrow strip on the buttocks and is tanned a certain way I believe. Thats what I read up. Could be very wrong though. If Tony comments he'll know.
That linen side looks to be quite dirty. I wouldn't pass a razor over such a strop since the crap on top could damage the edge. Cleaning a vintage chalked linen strop back to a clean and usable condition without altering the flat uniform surface of the strop, now that's another dilemma. And one to which I have not personally found a satisfactory solution.
Chris L
Pass!!!!
Way to much...in fact half that is way to much
And BTW these quick response things need to at least go in the auction e-bay side of things I am moving this one... You should really just pick out one or two senior members who you trust and are willing and just fire them a PM for stuff like this...
Thanks for moving it. I'll take and remember you advice.