Sorry if I'm off topic but those strops are mad Neil ! Like the stingray handled one.
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Sorry if I'm off topic but those strops are mad Neil ! Like the stingray handled one.
Neil I might be giving you a shout next time I'm on the hunt for a strop ..
I've got several just now one of Tony's top shelf Latigo's but i'm sick to death getting rodgered by customs .
:-)
Garry
Cheers Garry - if you do, don't forget to mention the forum and I'll do you a decent discount. I know what you mean about customs & excise, but so far they have only taxed me - rodgering sounds really bad! I'd put some cream on it if I was you!
Regards,
Neil
To the gent asking about Ebay strops, I lucked out buying one on the Bay before reading info on strops. I managed to find a Medal of Award Shell Horsehide and Linen strop for $10. It is a fine strop and was in very good condition: it had little use, was not cracked or dried out, not even a cut on it. A little neatsfoot oil made it like new and it brings up a fine edge. BUT... be advised! This is the exception not the rule. There are a number of vendors selling some really bad older strops on the Bay for a lot of money
Listen to the gentlemen in this forum and buy a good quality strop from one of the quality vendors mentioned. It will save you a lot of pain, money and wasted time. In fact, it is my intention of purchasing a high quality strop sometime in the future just because I want the best.
Best regards,
Denny
300WSM
I have bought several vintage strops on the bay, even with pics and plenty of questions, you are still taking a chance. If you cant handle it youself checking for dried out,cracked leather, you do not know what you are getting. Buy from a reputable vendor here at SRP, thats your best bet!
Hi Neil. I am in uk and looking for strops, paddle and hanging. Can you post your site address if allowed? I checked the member services but you are not on there.
Thanks H.