I've got two 3" strops from Tony, but I sold my 2 1/2" one before trying these (like an idiot). If I could do it again, I'd have stuck with my 2 1/2".
Cupping is a real concern, BTW.
Cheers!
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I've got two 3" strops from Tony, but I sold my 2 1/2" one before trying these (like an idiot). If I could do it again, I'd have stuck with my 2 1/2".
Cupping is a real concern, BTW.
Cheers!
I've got a 3" TM, as well as a vintage 2.5" horsehide strop and a more recent production 1.5" strop... My strokes translate similar from the 2.5" to the 3" but are more consistent on the 3" (because I never miss the toe...). Over 2.5" it doesn't matter much to me. My vote goes for the 3" either way!
I have a few strops, but lately, my go to is, TM 3" Latigo, followed by Kenrups 3" Paladin. I think it makes a nice finisher....SRD has a new strop out, I may be tempted....
I have 3" TM strops and 2.5" inch Kanayamas and a 2" vintage Argentina.
I like them all. And I prefer the TM width. No cupping issues as mine are quite stiff.
I do back and forth straight strokes no matter the width. It is all muscle memory after a certain point and the width doesn't really come into play.
Yeah, I suspect I would feel the same way. I've really become accustomed to this old 2.5 inch strop. The thickness of the leather seems perfect and I feel that it's easy to get the entire length of the blade stropped with a little x pattern.
Thanks. I think when I can afford it, I'll be ordering a 2.5 inch from Tony.
Man, he makes gorgeous strops. And if they look that good in photos, I bet they are even better looking up close and personal.
Interesting poll results, that seem to put us in the minority. I wonder of those who prefer the 2.5 inch, if they are more experienced users, and how many are newbies like me?
I like 3", although I still do x pattern.
I had a 2.5" also, I sold it when my 3" arrived and really wished I hadn't, as I just prefer the 2.5" for some reason.
I also found the 3" I had started to curl a little (or is that what you meant by 'cupped'?), I don't know if it was a one-off but my 2.5" never did that.
I sold everything last year, but just emailed Tony this morning to order a fresh new 2.5". :)