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04-14-2015, 01:59 PM #1Member
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Are the cheap Ebay Strops okfor a beginner
I was looking at the Miller strops and plan to get one here in the near future when my budget allows me to but, for the time being are the cheap stops from China on Ebay that go for $1.97 with free shipping ok to use?
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04-14-2015, 02:04 PM #2Senior Member
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Just be ware that you pretty much get what you pay for. Most strop makers sell a beginners strop for around $15. The strop is not the best quality, but it works and you won't cry if you cut it. When you purchase a better strop, look for the ones that have replaceable leather components. These are usually attached to the strop with Chicago fasteners, just in case you happen to have an accident.
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04-14-2015, 02:05 PM #3Senior Member
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$1.97 from China,,,with free shipping,,,,,is this post a joke ???
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04-14-2015, 02:10 PM #4Member
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No joke... that's why I'm asking about it
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04-14-2015, 02:14 PM #5Senior Member
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Really Marc ??
I'm sure somewhere within driving distance of you there are better options.
Someone please slap me for responding to this thread,,,,
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04-14-2015, 02:16 PM #6
SLAP SLAP SLAP
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If you don't care where you are, you are not lost.
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04-14-2015, 02:21 PM #7Member
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Really the only place around me is The Art of Shaving and there Isn't much there that I can really afford right at the moment.
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04-14-2015, 02:21 PM #8Senior Member
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Here is a probe slap to the back of the head, via Leroy Jethro Gibbs! Originally Posted by Hirlau
OP, to be honest with you, I would use and old belt for a strop before I wasted my time on the "strop" that you referenced. I am willing to bet that it is made of leather like card board.Regards;
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04-14-2015, 02:25 PM #9Senior Member
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Just get online and look for inexpensive strops , Not cheap but well priced , the Illinois strops are lower cost but a fine strop , my experience was with the 827 Tc
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04-14-2015, 02:28 PM #10Member
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Thanks tcrideshd, I'll look into them
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