because I put a big nick in it yesterday. I can fix this on with contact cement, but I am starting to look for a nicer one once I feel sure that I will not be making anymore unplanned fillets.
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because I put a big nick in it yesterday. I can fix this on with contact cement, but I am starting to look for a nicer one once I feel sure that I will not be making anymore unplanned fillets.
How does the SRD Premium I compare to the Vintage Blades 3" Latigo that I own?
Vintage Blades LLC::Razor Strops::Vintage Blades Black Latigo 3" Hanging Razor Strop with Handles
Are these similar? I have seen so many positive reviews of the SRD strops that I was wondering if it was worth springing for one?
Personally, I would go with any reasonably priced 3" latigo strop sold by any of the vendors who advertise here at SRP.
I think RayG's right about the VB Latigo Latigo strop being the same as the SRDs; VB offers a slightly cheaper option with d-rings instead of handles. I have the 3" latigo in red leather from SRD, and really like it. After reading up in the forum about all the nicks we newbies are likely to put into a strop, I figured staying away from having to learn the x-stroke would at least take away one method of adding nicks, so I sprung for the 3". So far, so good. Another factor in my decision was the fact that I could get it as a package deal with my 5/8 Dovo Special, and I wanted to go ahead and get a 2d razor so I could alternate and not be without when my first one has to go in for honing.
+1.
You might come to prefer Latigo, Horsehide, Russian (here meaning both the tanning, fleshside-out and/or a type of raised pattern), or Cowhide. Many like to have at least one of each to suit the day's mood. :) The only way to know is to try 'em all...
Tony Miller's Latigo is probably my favorite strop overall, usually available with an optional practice strop.
I was about to put in a word for Tony's 3" Red Latigo when Sticky did it for me. So, I'll just +1 his vote. It's a great strop.
I have to second the Filly for a beginner. Once you stop cutting up the strop you can get another Filly -- they are cheap but still work very well. When you feel ready to graduate a nice 3" strop is easier to use. The problem is the better strops take some breaking in to get a nice draw, especially the horsehide strops.
If the strop you have is working don't be in such a rush to get a new one. That said, I researched the hell out of it, everybody here has an opinion, not always the same, and settled on a RR Palladin. It's a great strop but did take a lot of rubbing and some neatfoot oil to get it where I want it, and it's still not completely there. Look through the reviews here, and welcome to the club.