What Type of Leather?

hey guys... i have a leather worker buddy close by and i was thinking of having him make me a strop. what type of leather should i look for?
thanks

cordovan horsehide:tu

Horsehide is definetly the best to use for strops. Check out this thread, http://straightrazorpalace.com/showt...t=13170&page=3
Ernest

Generally vegetable tanned leather.

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Originally Posted by randydance062449

Generally vegetable tanned leather.

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+1
I made a couple of very usable strops out of 3" oak tanned cowhide straps and extra large d-rings for handles. Both the smooth and unfinished sides strop great. :nj