Thread: Any Strop Suggestions?

I would like to know what strop types are recommended to a guy just getting into str8's. I have a cheap leather strop that seems to be working out at the moment, but I am looking for the next one, and the options are just bewildering.


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SRP 3" premium4 /bridle seems to be one of the most often recomended here.
An Illinois strop will do the job if you find them too dear

Just my 0.02

I got an Illinois strop and it took a lot of work to get it into usable shape. Now it works fine, but it was a pain in the butt to get it to a point where I could actually strop my razors on it.

If you don't mind putting in a half days work to break it in, then its a nice cheep option. If I had to do it over again, I'd hunt around some more and buy a better one. The venders corner in the forums is a great spot to find quality items.

I have an Illinois 827, and it's a nice strop. That said, I would not buy one anymore. The strops SRD sell are the most versatile, and affordable, I know. You should take a look at the reviews to get a better overview of what else is in the market.

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.

SRD 3" Latigo canvas and leather in RED or Black...work with ANY size blade!

pcdad

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?

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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 the strop you have is working, why would you want another?

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.

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.