Thread: Strop has bumps in it

Not exactly bumps, but more like narrow valleys across the width. They are (6 of them) natural depressions seen in leather, I just didn't think they would be on a strop.
Are they detrimental to stropping an edge?
It's an Illinois 127.
should I be using something better?

Neckbone
The Illinois strops are notorious for defects, and I have returned several. The No. 127 is a popular model, but it is hard to tell the defects on yours without seeing a photograph.

I have decided to replace it.
Looking at the selections on SRD's, I'm a bit confused.
What does the term Latigo mean?
Of the premium models (Roo, beef, bufalo) which would be best for a new guy with a full hollow grind?
Thanks......

Rolls and ridges are not good; curling or cupping of edges are very not good; bumpy irregularities are bad. The only peculiarity I can stomach is a different sound when stropping north- vs. south. I can deal with minor grain variation. Otherwise, I expect perfection.

What Obie said. Could your strop have been folded to explain the deviations? With some patient conditioning and hand rubbing you can usually work that out.

I dislike any defect that does not allow the edge to stay in contact with the leather at all times. Leather, being a natural material, can sometimes become less than ideal in this regard, but out of all my strops, I've only had one with any issues.

Originally Posted by Obie

I am fond of English Bridal.

And Grooms not so much?

Originally Posted by Splashone

And Grooms not so much?

Indeed, my friend, only the lovely brides — and only the rich.