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03-12-2014, 04:43 AM #150 year str. shaver
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New strop
I am getting a new strop by the end of the week. Made by member hidestoart in NC.
Looks like something to be proud of.
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03-12-2014, 07:59 AM #2Senior Member
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That's a good looking strop! Can you PM me the makers info? I'm in the market...
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03-12-2014, 02:17 PM #3Senior Member
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Really nice!
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03-12-2014, 02:25 PM #4Senior Member
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Very nice looking strop! Can you elaborate on materials?
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03-12-2014, 03:26 PM #550 year str. shaver
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Originally Posted by str8tlkr
The fabric is an SRP polyweb and the leather is a piece of cowhide I cut to 3 inch width and was
using with different hardware. The leather has a particularly nice draw to it so I decided
it deserved nice handles and better hardware. It was made by member "hidestoart".JERRY
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03-12-2014, 06:03 PM #6Senior Member
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His strops are top notch.
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03-12-2014, 07:18 PM #7Senior Member
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Screename is perfect,that hide is a work of art
rolodave and hidestoart like this.CAUTION
Dangerous within 1 Mile
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03-13-2014, 11:03 PM #8Senior Member
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Nice one, Jerry! I am about to post my own Hidestoart strop that came in today.
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03-14-2014, 03:29 AM #950 year str. shaver
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Just arrived Thursday. Here are two photos of the hardware. The man is a master craftsman.
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03-15-2014, 12:33 AM #10Senior Moderator
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Congratulations on your acquisition. Beautiful craftsmanship. Enjoy.
Bob
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