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I think that Mike is right on with at least the high end Kanayama strops being shell. I don't think people are paying $300.00 and up for an 80,000/90,000 because the hide is slightly thicker....

Yeah, I've made a couple of strops with horsehide from Keith @ HandAmerican. Not rocket science, but if I'm going to spend what it takes for shell, I'd rather let a pro like Neil do the honors. The...

That is a good out come. The bad news for me is ........ now I want one of each !! :rofl2:

Nice stuff. Glad you found what you were looking for. Did you keep the Bison strop ? If so, how does the material compare with the Horween ? Like DaveW says, sometimes horsebutt, if that is what the...

Confirms what we came up with in this post # 17 here http://straightrazorpalace.com/strops/114734-bison-made-strop-2.html#post1408323

I doubt if photos will be enough to tell whether it is shell...

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Interesting, note that the logo stamped in the OP shows the letters 'Roci' before it becomes illegible. In the thread that Mike referenced in that link the guy says .... So I'm betting...

Horween is supposed to be the best supplier on this side of the pond anyway. They go away back.

What exactly does that logo on your new strop say ? I can't make it all out from the picture. I...

Company in Chicago IIRC that supplies the best cordovan shell, horsehide, and other leathers to the trade, strop makers but more shoe and clothing makers. To the original poster, don't use it and...