Thread: Beginner strop on the cheap

I figured since i have all the stuff lying around I'd give it ago at making my own strop. I made it 2 1/2" wide and 18" long I'll let you know how it works when my SR gets here, lol. I also have a paddle strop I made for my knives, but it's not as wide.

[QUOTE=JaimeCobos;1274375]I figured since i have all the stuff lying around I'd give it ago at making my own strop. I made it 2 1/2" wide and 18" long I'll let you know how it works when my SR gets here, lol. I also have a paddle strop I made for my knives, but it's not as wide.
Nice. Looking good so far.

Very Nice!

BTW What kind of razor did you order?

BDNield,

Which Western Store in Rexburg? I'm just down the road in Rigby.

Curts corral. The guys name who does the leather work is named Ken.

Originally Posted by Bdnield

Thanks for all the ideas and opinions!

Probably the biggest reason I didn't mention looking at the "$15 eBay" strops was that:
1. Most are in China
2. They are half the width I would like to learn to strop with, screw that "x" stuff while learning!

I got a hold of a western wear store here that will sell me two straps of 18"x3" for $5, which is much more comforting that buying some scraps off eBay. Plus SWMBO is happy about this route.

For anyone else looking for affordable and Made in the USA strops Star Shaving can't be beat. I ordered one for my brother for his birthday and was mad at myself for not ordering 2 when it arrived. 3" hanging leather and felt for under $40. Paddle strops for under $20 (factory seconds). Just ordered some more for myself.

Originally Posted by souschefdude

For anyone else looking for affordable and Made in the USA strops Star Shaving can't be beat. I ordered one for my brother for his birthday and was mad at myself for not ordering 2 when it arrived. 3" hanging leather and felt for under $40. Paddle strops for under $20 (factory seconds). Just ordered some more for myself.

I like mine but I don't like the draw... Even after neats foot and lather still barely any draw

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Originally Posted by JaimeCobos

I figured since i have all the stuff lying around I'd give it ago at making my own strop. I made it 2 1/2" wide and 18" long I'll let you know how it works when my SR gets here, lol. I also have a paddle strop I made for my knives, but it's not as wide.
Nice. Looking good so far.

Good for you, Im sure it'll turn out just fine. The best part is you made it yourself!