Thread: Kanoyama Cordovan #80000 Strop?

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

I have that very strop and I love it, but I'm not a fan of the linen component I just don't get along with it, saying that there are other makers out there such as Neil Miller from the UK and Tony Miller from the USA who's strops are just as good.

Jamie, one of these softens up the linen pretty quick but probably any steel brush would do.
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Originally Posted by onimaru55

Jamie, one of these softens up the linen pretty quick but probably any steel brush would do.
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Thanks for the link, I have been using a King lapping stone and this certainly has made a difference, but your file brush card looks good.

Originally Posted by Catrentshaving

I have the 80000 and it is a wonderful strop...very buttery feel to it and the suede component is nice as well. I believe the 90000 is the same thickness but is a bit longer.

Had to look it up to be sure.
You are correct.

From AFrames site:

Kanayama Cordovan #90000 Razor Strop 660mmX65mmX4-5mm
Kanayama Cordovan #80000 Razor Strop 600mmX65mmX4-5mm

Thanks for some enlightenment.
Myron

I also have an 80000. I love the feel of it and glad I bought it.
Worth, just like in razors, is in the mind of the buyer.
I find strops with handles more comfortable, but something you get use too.
I think you have to be especially careful with this kanayama since the edges of the leather don't seem to be beveled. You can catch it easier in my opinion.

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Jamie, one of these softens up the linen pretty quick but probably any steel brush would do.
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OZ

Can you tell us which side [I presume it is the metal wire side but don't wish to make an expensive mistake] of the card file brush to use on the linen and also how to use it?? Thanks

Originally Posted by mrsell63

OZ

Can you tell us which side [I presume it is the metal wire side but don't wish to make an expensive mistake] of the card file brush to use on the linen and also how to use it?? Thanks

Yes Jerry . Used the metal side as my brush only has metal teeth but a follow up with a stiff bristle brush is ok.
Juts rub up & down with the brush flat on the linen. A minute or 2 should do it but repeat if needed. The strop shouldn't look real fuzzy after but on a micro level that's what happens. Some fine fibres get loosened which cushion the razor. Soaping is another way of evening the surface but never tried that. Always thought that would be messy.

Haven't been on the board for quite some time... funny the Kanayama linen still has its detractors. In using mine over the last couple of years, I have found that hard zippy linen keeps a mean edge for a long time.

Are they worth the money? In a word, absolutely. Yes, you can keep a blade in shape with a $20 strop... but that Kanayama feel... priceless.

Well, you're basically buying one and a half strops, so I guess it's worth it.

I never understood that feature of having two leather components. I know some people are into stropping progressions, but it doesn't make sense to me. I tried four different leather components, individual and mixed up but never noticed any difference. These were not Kanayama's though, as they cost more than I am willing to pay for a strop. And owning an 80,000 and a 90,000 seems a bit overkill to me, but again, that's just my opinion. I have more than one razor; many people consider that overkill.

If you're technique is fine, I don't see why a stropping progression (or having pretty much identical strops) would harm.