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03-02-2014, 01:05 AM #1Member
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replacement leathers
If or more likely when I nick/ cut/ ruin my first strop, if i was to go to a leather smith what would I ask for? obviously it is more than, do you have a piece of leather? is there specific grade, grain, cut???
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03-02-2014, 01:29 AM #2Senior Member
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You want to ask for Shell Cordovan
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03-02-2014, 01:37 AM #3Senior Member
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There are a few of the places that sell/make strops that make replacements for the ones the make/sell
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this also seems like it might be a place where guys hunt, anybody tried using other types of hides? moose, elk etc?
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Any suggestions on where to look for shell cordovan? I have heard Tandy doesn't carry it.
State v. Durham, 323 N.W. 2d 243, 245 (Iowa 1982) (holding that a straight razor is per se a "dangerous weapon").
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IME,you may never find it,and if you do,it is very spendy.High end custom shoemakers get most of it.
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Sounds like those shoemakers are always one step ahead... Originally Posted by pixelfixed
State v. Durham, 323 N.W. 2d 243, 245 (Iowa 1982) (holding that a straight razor is per se a "dangerous weapon").
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03-07-2014, 10:33 PM #8
Contact Horween. They make the stuff and are probably the only ones in the U.S.
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from their site: Originally Posted by thebigspendur
"SHELL CORDOVAN
Genuine Shell Cordovan is the art of tanning at its finest. More than just a color, it is a very specific leather, from a particular part of a horsehide. The irregular oval shaped shells are tanned, stuffed, shaved, and then polished – a process taking at least six months. Each shell is slowly steeped in gentle vegetable liquors. The shells are genuine hot stuffed then slicked onto glass frames to dry. Each shell is hand curried and shaved by highly skilled artisans to expose the shell. Dyes are hand rubbed on for a deep aniline finish. Finally, the shells are hand glazed to achieve the rich, glossy look and feel prized by fine craftsmen."
sounds expensive!WadePatton likes this.State v. Durham, 323 N.W. 2d 243, 245 (Iowa 1982) (holding that a straight razor is per se a "dangerous weapon").
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I have looked for a source for yrs,The shells on a Horse (posterior section) do not create alot of material when processed. have been told about enough for 6 pairs of High end custom fitted shoes that can run thousands of dollors a pair. Originally Posted by JoelLewicki
Sounds like those shoemakers are always one step ahead...
Have talked to Horween many times,no go.CAUTION
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