ATTN: Tony Miller, Outback strop?
I was going to send this as an email to Tony, but decided to put it out as an open letter to see what other input/interest may be out there:
I was browsing around and came across some info that says that kangaroo leather is quite highly abrasion resistant (4x that of cowhide), and very strong.
David Morgan: Kangaroo Skins
David Morgan: Cutting Kangaroo Skins for Solid Work
Have you ever thought about trying it? Seems like the type of possible custom/high-end product those straight razor maniacs would be into (at least this one...)
From a quick search of latigo hides, it seems as if perhaps the price per hide may be in line with Latigo?
Of course I just ordered a 3" Latigo/cotton canvas just yesterday anyhow..:w