Handamerican Leather Choices

[ernestrome]

For a few days i have been weighing up what strop to buy. I currently do not have a strop, so i do not harbour any preference or ill will towards any type of leather

Due to their competitive price, and good reports here at SRP (and at Knifeforums on their other products) i would like to go with a handamerican Old dog strop.

But i am having trouble deciding what leather to go for.

I can tell you i will not be loading the strop with any pastes which rules out the split grain i think. This is becuase i use lapping film (5, 1 and 0.3 micron) in the scary sharp manner for such fine abrasive work. I am also having a paddle strop made which i may load one side with paste if necessary. Therefore this hanging strop will be unadulterated.

I am most drawn to the latigo and natural combination, but i also have thoughts about trying the red diamond. Can anyone help me?!?