Thread: While drooling over Tony Miller's website.....

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.

Originally Posted by richmondesi

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!

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?

Originally Posted by khaos

2.5" horse all the way. I LOVE my horse hide strops. And 2" just feels too narrow, 3" too clunky. 2.5" is just right...

Yeah, methinks I'm a Goldi-bull-locks on this one. One's too narrow, the other is too wide, and the 2.5 is just right.

Originally Posted by crushnbugs

3" Red Latigo for me...

Tony Miller makes the BEST strops!

Yup. Whichever width you choose, it's bound to be a beauty.

I like 3", although I still do x pattern.

Originally Posted by huntmol

I prefer the 3" just because most of my blades have relatively straight edges and I prefer the straight-up-and-down motion of stropping

+1 Totallly agree.
MikeB

Originally Posted by richmondesi

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".

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".