Thread: Ebay Strops

Sorry if I'm off topic but those strops are mad Neil ! Like the stingray handled one.

Originally Posted by dannywonderful

Neil, I think they are mostly talking about the cheap crap offered on the US eBay site. Nobody could confuse your strops with the like of Zeepk.

Thanks for that, Danny!

Regards,
Neil

Originally Posted by Seraphim

I'll revise my previous statement:

Buy a strop from one of those Miller guys, something about guys with the last name Miller.....


Looks good, Neil. I had not seen your strops before.

Thanks Seraphim!

Regards,
Neil

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Sorry if I'm off topic but those strops are mad Neil ! Like the stingray handled one.

Thanks Oz!

Regards,
Neil

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!

Originally Posted by Neil Miller

I'm not knocking you Seraphim, and I do realise that you speak a sort of english over there! - it's just that I find generalisations to be less than helpful. I'm sure you understand.

My stock on Ebay is a bit depleted at the moment, but here is a link to some of the types of strop I make, usually on a made-to-measure basis.

The prices in the Uk may appear high to those of you living in the US, but US-imported strops can cost as much in pounds sterling over here as they do in dollars in the US - there aren't many bargains to be had in the poor old Uk once import duties, customs & excise and all the other taxes are added on.

Regards,
Neil.

Hi Neil,
You owe me a new keyboard as it was spoiled by drool. Very nice craftsmanship.
Mike

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.