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The 2196 is shell, it is what I use to strop on.
It is the cheapest because it is just the shell backed with thin leather, and fabric strop. The higher models have thicker backing and fabric, or...

Very well said Jimmy exactly how I feel too.
I just checked Kangaroo hide can be found on e-Bay , seems enough for at least one hanging strop and several paddles, I think I'll give it a try to see...

Thanks for the info.
But I do not see how this relates to strops. I am not aware of any weakness of cow hide strops compared to kangaroo. There is not enough tension on the strop to cause any of the...

I thought that shell cordovan is probably the finest leather you can get on a strop?
For me cotton webbing is the best, nylon is ok but nothing special.

As with soaps and razor grinds there is no ranking, it is really a personal preference.
Pretty much boils down to what kind of draw you prefer, light medium heavy. Figuring out your preferences will...