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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.

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    I'm not looking for a new razor lol but thanks. And my issue is I'm looking on the forums for a strop but they're as hard as damnit to find lol.

    Quote Originally Posted by Sharp&Shiny View Post
    I had one of the ACAHOWA razors awile back it was a very fine ground singing blade with quite a bit of flex in it . I passed it on to a meber here as it was not to my own taste, but it was a good blade that took a very keen edge.
    I personally would pass on this as the razor is good but I think the strop has seen better days. I would go for a basic DOVO from Lynn or the invisibleedge & look on the forums for a strop .
    I hope this helps .Paul

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    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.

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    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...
    Last edited by gssixgun; 09-11-2009 at 07:03 PM.

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    Thanks for moving it. I'll take and remember you advice.

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