Kanayama 90000

**JimR** · 09-04-2009, 02:31 PM

Guys, I got one of these strops that Scottlp of Rasage Poulin (where these will be stocked) mentioned in the Kanoyama thread I put up. This is really and truly the top of the line in the Kanayama range...And let me tell you, this is it. This is the strop non plus ultra, the pinnacle. This isn't a review, because I've only used it twice which simply isn't enough for a strop, I believe. But...

At this level, words like "best" or "fantastic" don't really fit. I'm not a strop guy--I've owned 4 strops, and three of those Kanayamas. I'm no expert, but I don't think I need to be. This is a truly amazing piece of handicraft.

This is to strops what Castle Forbes is to creams, what a Joe Chandler Wootz Damascus is to straights...it is a thing unto itself.

67cm long, 6.8cm wide. The Cordovan finisher is 4mm, the rough horsehide is 6mm. Locking thumb screw tacle with a heavy duty spring clip (it needs it). The fabric is separate, which is actually good...if they were together, it would be really unwieldy. And HEAVY.

Pictured with my 30000 for comparison.

**Seraphim** · 09-04-2009, 02:36 PM

You and Seth really need to cut that out! Just stop already, OK?

Now then....are you saying this strop has two grades of horsehide as a pre-finish, and then finisher? Is the "rough" one using the smooth side of the leather. or the rough side?

Looks unbelievable!

**hi_bud_gl** · 09-04-2009, 02:54 PM

this is something special. Excellent .

**JimmyHAD** · 09-04-2009, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by Seraphim

You and Seth really need to cut that out! Just stop already, OK?

My sentiments exactly .....

**Seraphim** · 09-04-2009, 04:00 PM

Meh.....I'm actually feeling pretty jaded.

I think I'll wait until they unveil the Kanoyama 120000....

**Kees** · 09-04-2009, 04:48 PM

Those Japanese horse butts leave me speechless! Any cure for strop envy?

**JimmyHAD** · 09-04-2009, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by Kees

Those Japanese horse butts leave me speechless! Any cure for strop envy?

Buy one

**Seraphim** · 09-04-2009, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by Kees

Those Japanese horse butts leave me speechless! Any cure for strop envy?

They get that fine leather as a leftover from eating basashi.

**Slartibartfast** · 09-04-2009, 05:24 PM

I hate you Jim. The only way to fix our relationship is to send me one of those strop.

**Del1r1um** · 09-05-2009, 01:57 AM

No Joke my friend, you have really got me to the point where I am on the verge of a new AD

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