Thread: I got Tony's Strops today WOW!!!!

I prefer to use the hanging strop for my daily stroipping, but have a paddle for travel because it's easier than transporting a hanger, and pocket paddle for pastes too.

Originally Posted by Tony Miller

I also offer Keith DeGrau's fine Hand American leathers. These are a slick, hard finish leather with a high silica content. They work more by polishing I think than through the draw they create. the slick finish does not give as easy to feel feedback but they get the job done well.

Would that be like the 361 strop or different?

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The Hand American leather is much smoother than the Illinois #361 and has a slick, shiney finish. It almost looks polished. As s mooth as it looks it does have some drag to it though which may be a result of the silica draging on the blade and polishing to some extent.

The #361 has a much different feel, maybe closer to my Latigo than ther Hand American but with much less draw than my leather.

Tony

Better change that first $361 to #361 in your post. Gave me a heart attack [cause thats my next purchase!) Tony!