Thread: Any Strop Suggestions?

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.

Originally Posted by red96ta

Gotta agree with the SRD strop. I've got the 3" Premium I and love it. Even if you're a beginner who will tear up your strop, the SRD strop is modular. All you have to do is to unscrew the rivets and replace the leather....and the replacements are reasonably priced as well.

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.

Originally Posted by Fbones24

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?

If I am not mistaken, the VB strop is the same as the SRD black latigo. The Premium I has thicker leather, has less draw but smoother, IME in between latigo and horsehide.

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.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

If your starting out I would go with a basic inexpensive strop. You want one that is quality and will do the job but not one that if you seriously damage will make you cry.
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+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.