New acquisition: SRD 3" Red Latigo

**PA23-250** · 08-07-2009, 06:08 AM

Well, it came in last week & I love it! The feel is amazing (and you can actually tell how much pressure you're using by sound--something I was never able to do w/ latigo.

Lots of draw right off the bat (but still smooth) and really makes that blade feel sharp @ the end. The webbed fabric is nice too. Highly recommended, but be careful as it's much thinner than say, a TM latigo... For that reason, probably not for a beginner.

**Ohio** · 08-08-2009, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by Gunner777

Not only good advice for our hobby but anything you buy. Always get the best you can afford--you'll be much happier in the end.

Paying a lot for good tools only hurts once.
Using crappy tools to save a couple bucks hurts every day.

**Gunner777** · 08-09-2009, 01:03 AM

Very true---saving money when you can is great. Buying cheap tools can not only hurt every day but cause you to mess up whatever you may be working on.

**captainboog** · 08-09-2009, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by Ohio

Paying a lot for good tools only hurts once.
Using crappy tools to save a couple bucks hurts every day.

That's the best one I've heard in a while.

**captainboog** · 08-09-2009, 11:04 PM

I ordered a new strop yesterday. I was going to get their 3 in red latigo. I've been looking at it for a while. At the last minute, I ordered the 3 inch premium I instead. Hope it was a good decision.

**Quaxile** · 08-15-2009, 07:52 AM

I went with a black latigo and the felt instead of the linen. I havent gotten to use it yet as it arrived today. Looks very well made

**Gunner777** · 08-15-2009, 04:29 PM

You'll like the felt! You do need to put a coat of diamond spray on the felt and let it sit overnight. Then the felt really shines! The .5 from SRD is what I use.

**Quaxile** · 08-16-2009, 02:20 AM

Originally Posted by Gunner777

You'll like the felt! You do need to put a coat of diamond spray on the felt and let it sit overnight. Then the felt really shines! The .5 from SRD is what I use.

Am I able to use it without the diamond spray? I did not order any and was hoping to get some use out of it without making another order.

**Gunner777** · 08-16-2009, 03:36 AM

Well It is made to be used with the spray. I don't know it could be of any use otherwise since there would not be any abrasive qualities. Polishing the surface slightly would be about the only effect you would get.

**Quaxile** · 08-16-2009, 04:07 AM

I mistakenly thought it was just a higher quality linen type material. I will have to order the diamond spray then.

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