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    If you had to choose only one strop, what would it be? thanks in advance.

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    A vintage "Tripoli Barber Supply " 'shell' barber strop with a fine linen component. "

    ~Richard

    Don't get me wrong I do have, and use, other styles and materials of strops. I just have the love of this one's all around good performance.
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    My horse belly and hemp strop by DryGulch is my workhorse, and as the most frequently chosen it should be the one I guess. I do also have a Pegasus strop that is very nice.
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    I have a Neil Miller shell Cordovan/English linen strop that I love dearly. Since they are no longer made, Neil having passed away, I'd look for another shell Cordovan/English linen strop from another maker.

    Bob
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    3-piece Kanoyama 80000, canvas, suede, and cordovan for me.

    Cheers, Steve

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    I second what Steve said, but mine is the 70k.
    It's just Sharpening, right?
    Jerry...

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    Only one strop??? No!!!!!!

    If forced to choose just one, it would have to be my latigo bench strop. It's not the prettiest, but I love its draw.
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    I'm with Bob, as I cherish my Neil Miller Shell Cordovan.
    Richard

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    I have several shell strops, however I don't use them with heavier grinds.
    If I had only one, I would go with bridle or boarhide to use with any type blade.
    JMO, YMMV

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    Probably the old Hoffritz strop I have had and used for over 30 years. It was not pristine when I got it and it is pretty beat now. But still does a great job.

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