Thread: Help getting set up

You may want to check the classified section as well for some used examples. Sometimes it hard to tell what makes the difference in price: brand, materials (scales, steel), size (width) determine its price. I assume that you are talking new. In vintage many other factors drive the price of straights. And, $300 is not the limit of what people pay for a straight... ;-). The other night somebody asked this question and I said that SS is harder to hone. Lynn said that there is not much difference other than rust prevention.

A badger brush is highly recommended, although not essential. You will need a strop though. Let us know how it goes.

Al raz.