Thread: Kanayama #3 where to go from there

The maker of the strop had said his choice of materials for the cloth component was based on what he could source in Japan. The implication was it was a compromise from the start. Besides, I have a vintage heavy linen strop that pretty much beats everything so it's a high bar to compare anything too.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

The maker of the strop had said his choice of materials for the cloth component was based on what he could source in Japan. The implication was it was a compromise from the start. Besides, I have a vintage heavy linen strop that pretty much beats everything so it's a high bar to compare anything too.

I am always looking for a better strop (I don't know why), What vintage heavy linen do you have?

It came with my Red Imp Strop which I got NOS years ago.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

It came with my Red Imp Strop which I got NOS years ago.

Oh, OK, I think I know which one you are talking about. Does that strop have a number or other ID on it?

Any quality leather strop will work as good as any quality leather strop,buy one, use it for the rest of your life.
Buy a kanijomoto (or whatever) for $300.00, you will never know the diff between it and a $65 strop from another vendor.
Good strops are nothing more than animal hides,they all do the same thing.

yep those and many others were made by the same outfit. They usually say something to the effect of "beats em like a certified check" on it. The company is EM Manufacturing.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

yep those and many others were made by the same outfit. They usually say something to the effect of "beats em like a certified check" on it. The company is EM Manufacturing.

I only wanted to know if your Red Imp had a number?

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Any quality leather strop will work as good as any quality leather strop,buy one, use it for the rest of your life.
Buy a kanijomoto (or whatever) for $300.00, you will never know the diff between it and a $65 strop from another vendor.
Good strops are nothing more than animal hides,they all do the same thing.

That may be true, but If i spend a billion $ to get the best shave I can, I would also expect to get a strop that feels wonderful when stropped.

Originally Posted by dta116

That may be true, but If i spend a billion $ to get the best shave I can, I would also expect to get a strop that feels wonderful when stropped.

You will never see a differance between a quality $ 65 strop or a $300 strop.just will not happen.
But do what you need to do.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

You will never see a differance between a quality $ 65 strop or a $300 strop.just will not happen.
But do what you need to do.

There is most certainly a difference in the strop feel between a Kanayama and a lesser strop, I know because I have many.

It is the material difference, It deos not have to be a Kanayama, but a Cordovan Shell strop cost more and feels better to me than a Latigo or Horsehide.

I am not talking about what does the job. You are correct that you can get just as good a shave from most quality strops, but it's the pleasure of getting there is what I am talking about.