Thread: Strop question

How long should a strop be?
Should it have a handle?

What kind of material is best?

Have you guys ever been to this site:
Straight Razor Strops - Knifecenter.com

thanks in advance

Of the stuff Knifecenter has, I would pick a Illinois 361(Illinois Razor Strop 2.5" x 24" Top Grain Cowhide No Handle).

I have one. It's a really nice strop for for the money.

Originally Posted by Ookla

Of the stuff Knifecenter has, I would pick a Illinois 361(Illinois Razor Strop 2.5" x 24" Top Grain Cowhide No Handle).

I have one. It's a really nice strop for for the money.

why no handle?
Why no canvas on the back?

Do you know of any cheaper places to get strops?

thanks btw

There is a canvas second strop on that model. Personally, I don't see a need for the handle. Otherwise, the 127 is supposed to be nice. As far as cheaper goes, you could get a filly.

Originally Posted by nick1990

why no handle?

Personally, I really do like handles on strops. Well done ones, that is. Some strops have handles that can make your strop cup, but those are not on our virtual list of recommended ones, anyway.

Originally Posted by nick1990

Do you know of any cheaper places to get strops?

Available via the FAQ (I would recommend reading that, along with our beginners guide).

Buying a beginner's set on a budget - Straight Razor Place Wiki
Commonly recommended strops by reputable vendors of beginners' strops include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• "The Filly" by RupRazor.com
• Tony Miller's "Lite" Starter Strop

Illinois Razor Strops: No link here as the prices vary greatly with ongoing sales we recommend Goggling the strops to find the best price at the moment, these are also sometimes listed under Fromm Strops.

Originally Posted by Ookla

There is a canvas second strop on that model. Personally, I don't see a need for the handle. Otherwise, the 127 is supposed to be nice. As far as cheaper goes, you could get a filly.

sorry to sound stupid, but is the "suede canvas" that is treated with chromium like linen?
I guess what im trying to ask is, is this a double sided strop?

Also is the quality of this one as good as the others on knifecenter?

thanks