Tony Miller!!!!

I came home today in a really crappy mood, we had our first blizzard today.And I was working all over town.Anyway I open the mail box, and there it was, a small note that told me I had recieved a package.Finally!My Heirloom Artisan Genuine Horsehide Strop.One side with horsehide and one with latigo.I ran to the postoffice, threw the note on the desk with heavy breathing,and paid the 25% extra taxes with a big smile.
I cannot emphacise how happy I am with this product.Needles to say I started stropping like there was no tomorrow the moment I got back home.
Both the horshide and latigo worked like a dream! How you, Tony Miller can make this merchandise in your sparetime, is a big mystery to me.You are a true artist, and I have tremendous respect for your work.From one craftsman to another.Thank you so much, I shall treasure it allways.
So all of you guys who doesn't own a Tony Miller product.Get it!

Kristoffer

It's great to get new stuff, & even better to get great new stuff!

Congrats bud!

+1 on that strop. I love mine.

Congrats Kristoffer! I felt the exact same way when I got my Tony Miller strop. He's not only a great craftsman, but his service and attention to detail sets him apart as a true gentleman.

Mark

You can't go wrong with a Tony Miller Strop. Good purchase-Enjoy it.:gl:

Thank you all !
I spent most of today running down supplies for the years end production and visiting my Amish craftsman friends. I have plenty of Latigo cut and ready and horshide is being cut now with the help of a friend.

My big hold up is in the leather end caps and handles which are still a week off. I could not get burgundy latigo I was happy with for handles right now so am doing the next batch or two with black trim instead. I use a diffeernt type latigo for trim than I do for strop bodies.

3" Artisans ought to be back in stock big time right after Thanksgiving but for now it will be the 2 1/2" models, paddles and Vegan strops.

Take care,
Tony

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Originally Posted by KristofferBodvin

I came home today in a really crappy mood, we had our first blizzard today.And I was working all over town.Anyway I open the mail box, and there it was, a small note that told me I had recieved a package.Finally!My Heirloom Artisan Genuine Horsehide Strop.One side with horsehide and one with latigo.I ran to the postoffice, threw the note on the desk with heavy breathing,and paid the 25% extra taxes with a big smile.
I cannot emphacise how happy I am with this product.Needles to say I started stropping like there was no tomorrow the moment I got back home.
Both the horshide and latigo worked like a dream! How you, Tony Miller can make this merchandise in your sparetime, is a big mystery to me.You are a true artist, and I have tremendous respect for your work.From one craftsman to another.Thank you so much, I shall treasure it allways.
So all of you guys who doesn't own a Tony Miller product.Get it!

Kristoffer

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Huge +1 on that. The *only* strops I will ever purchase will be from Tony Miller.

+1 Tony's strops are the best! I have truly enjoyed using mine.

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+1 Tony's strops are the best! I have truly enjoyed using mine.

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And yet another +1 :rock:

Got mine about a week ago and it is really truly great.
The only issue I had was explaining to the staff at my office that it had nothing to do with gear one might keep in their basement. I don't know if they believed me or not. ;)

Tony I really appreciate your attention to detail just one of the things that seem to be fading away these days.

Sean

One question tough.Evan if the strop is wide enough not to, do you guys still use a X-pattern?
If so, why?

And one question for Tony: If I where to buy your 4-sided strop. Have I understood correctly, that you cannot include pastes in shipping? Could I get it paste ready?

Kristoffer

Some say you should, I have done both and it seems that the draw is better if I do.

Sean

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The only issue I had was explaining to the staff at my office that it had nothing to do with gear one might keep in their basement. I don't know if they believed me or not. ;)

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Hey, I've got 4 strops in my basement!

Another satisfied customer, I bought a starter from tony uncut without handles and put my set of D rings on it I have to say it is the nicest strop i have ever used to date and i have several, it beats out my dovo 3 inch by a mile in finish very well finished leather truly a work of art when you think of the time that went into finishing the leather

Ha ha.I know, I have a similar strop as a Dovo.And it just look like a stupid toy compered to tonys.:D

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Originally Posted by Tony Miller

I could not get burgundy latigo I was happy with for handles right now so am doing the next batch or two with black trim instead. I use a diffeernt type latigo for trim than I do for strop bodies.

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Ooooo, black trim will look VERY nice! Please post a pic of one before you send it out?

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Originally Posted by Quick

Ooooo, black trim will look VERY nice! Please post a pic of one before you send it out?

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Anything already ordered will still be all burgundy trim as the last one sold on Tuesday. Starting Monday I will do a run of 15 with black handles and then 15-25 more the next week with black caps and handles. I'll have photos of both on the website Monday. I'll switch back to burgundy trim again, hopefully before Christmas.

Tony

I have my latigo strop with the black handles and caps, and think that it's the best look going! It's beautiful, and the costrast really makes the burgundy stropping surface pop!

Mark

I’m a newbie and my first strop is the 3" Heirloom Artisan Red Latigo Strop w/ Handles. I don’t know much about strops but I do recognize quality craftsmanship when I see it. When I received it, I realized what quality work for the price.

I put a nice nick in it on my third razor strop. I used a pumice stone and got it to where I can use it again. I plan to order a new one after I get to where I do not screw up using this one.

Tony, is there any chance that you would sell just the latigo replacement that fits the hardware on my current strop?

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Tony, is there any chance that you would sell just the latigo replacement that fits the hardware on my current strop?

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Not a problem. I use removable hardware just for this reason. if one were to damage leather or linen I can sell just the replacement piece and you can switch them yourself easily at home. No need to buy a complete new strop.

Just e-mail me via my storefront for details.

Tony

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Originally Posted by Tony Miller

Not a problem. I use removable hardware just for this reason. if one were to damage leather or linen I can sell just the replacement piece and you can switch them yourself easily at home. No need to buy a complete new strop.

Just e-mail me via my storefront for details.

Tony

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I never realised that. I didn't think it possible, but my admiration for your service and products just went up another notch.

So far I just have the beginner's/travel strop. Simple and basic as it is, it's a work of high quality and beautifully done, and Tony is the kind of gentleman it's a pleasure to deal with.

Rich

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Originally Posted by Tony Miller

Not a problem. I use removable hardware just for this reason. if one were to damage leather or linen I can sell just the replacement piece and you can switch them yourself easily at home. No need to buy a complete new strop.

Just e-mail me via my storefront for details.

Tony

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Gotta love this customer service!

Sean

Well guys i took your word again as you have never steered me wrong and asked Tony to put me on his waiting list for his 3 inch wide steerhide strop with handles.

Can't wait to try this out and put some pics on here.

Also can't wait till i have it in my hands.

Tony seems to be a great guy from just one of his emails i received.
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Take care and more info to come.

Tony Miller has been a highly-respected craftsman for a long time. He had heart trouble earlier in the year. Hopefully he's doing better. I would imagine he's been chomping at the bit to get back to his craft.