Thread: Beautiful New Handmade Strop: A True Work of Art

Hi All-I just got this beautiful handmade strop crafted by our very own hidestoart/aka Kevin. After trying out several leathers at his house a few weeks back, I decided to go with English bridle. It's a rich butterscotch color, very smooth and hard.


Of course I had to try it out immediately! It has a light, smooth draw, certainly less than the Tony Miller latigo I have used up to now, but I like it, a lot. We'll see how it develops as it loosens up and breaks in. The blades I tried it out on, a W&B and an Improved Eagle, were both hair-poppin' sharp after 40 laps. What you'll also notice is the craftsmanship. I just let Kevin go wild on the handle design, and this is what he came up with:


I just love the silver pop rivets (or whatever they're called), the texturing, the color contrast, just unbelievable! The D-ring/hanging end is just as stunning:

Here's a pic of the whole thing:

And to add to the box of goodies, Kevin put a beautiful sheath on one of my son's handmade knives that was/is a Christmas gift for my brother. Here they are together:

The knife and sheath; check out that intricate basketweave!


My hats off to a true craftsman, and a man I am proud and humbled to call friend! Here's to you, Kevin. Aaron

Originally Posted by ScoutHikerDad

My hats off to a true craftsman

I second that thought. Not only a true craftsman but one of the most perceptive humans I have gotten to know.

Love the handle on the strop, very nice

Congratulations. Beautifully made strop. : )

Very fancy leather work, the sheath is very cool! Enjoy!

Fantastic ! That is some fancy leather work.

That butterscotch color is gorgeous!!

Very nice! A true artist!

I somehow missed this last month,,,a beautiful strop indeed,,,,