Thread: Strops, $20 vs $40 vs $60.

Hi all,

In the process of getting all my stuff and I was wondering about strops. Firstly, since TM is out of action at the moment I've been looking at RupRazor. The strops are good but since I'm in Aus I have to shell out an extra $15-$20 shipping (which is fine).

I was planning on going with the filly since I'm new and its cheaper but I'm wondering how long I'll be happy with it for? I don't really want to pay $20+$15shipping now and then in 2 months decide I need a better strop and shell out another $40-$60 plus another $15 shipping and then have a filly just laying around. (perhaps recoup a bit of the costs selling it to another aussie newbie)

I guess the two things I'm wondering are will the Filly suit me for say at least the 1st year or so? And how likely is it that I will cut the strop while learning? (If I'm going to slash it in 3months and have to buy another then cheaper is better)

Also, are D-rings and linen worth the $10 each?

Thanks,

Matt

Edit: I know the beginners thread says not to buy an expensive strop but I guess for me they are all expensive so its a matter of a bit more $ for ? more quality