Kanayama #3 where to go from there

**thaw** · 07-31-2014, 05:45 PM

I have a kanayama #3 with the suede backing and really like it, but I find myself wondering about other horses butts - Kanayama 8000, TM, the Miller over the big pond, What would be a nice compliment? Is there really anywhere else to go?

**Obie** · 07-31-2014, 06:01 PM

Thaw,

I have the Kanayama 70000 and 80000. Both are luscious strops, and somewhat similar. The 80000 is a bit thinner, and I seem to prefer that over the 70000. Neil Miller's cordovan strops are lovely; they are thinner than the Kanayamas and have a tendency to hug the razor and make love to it. The Bison cordovan I find much closer to Neil's cordovan in texture. My only problem with the Bison was the big and clunky handles, especially since I prefer the barber style no handle strops. I don't think Tony Miller makes a shell cordovan at this time, although I am not sure. If I were to make choice of these, I would opt for the Neil Miller.

**thaw** · 07-31-2014, 06:28 PM

where is the best place to get a Niel miller in the USA?

**Obie** · 07-31-2014, 06:33 PM

Thaw,
Miller strops are offered on Neil's site in England: Vintage Straight Razor Sales & Restorations, Hand Made Strops, UK Razor Honing and Vintage Hone Stones

**Druid** · 07-31-2014, 09:40 PM

I agree with Obie ...

Neil Miller ... You will not be sorry!

**BobH** · 07-31-2014, 10:02 PM

Never used a Kanayama strop but I can tell you that if and when I need a new strop to replace my Neil Miller shell Cordovan leather strop I will simply order another. Very pleased with the strop and Neil Is a gent to deal with.

Bob

**Obie** · 07-31-2014, 10:22 PM

Yes, Neil is an artist and a gentleman: the best of two worlds.

**thebigspendur** · 07-31-2014, 10:53 PM

I have the #3 and the 90000 and I think the 90000 is the ultimate. I've never handled a Neil strop so I can't comment about them. The cloth component with the kanayama isn't the best and Neil beats that one flat.

**Hirlau** · 08-01-2014, 03:46 AM

Originally Posted by thaw

where is the best place to get a Niel miller in the USA?

I found one for you:

Niel Miller
Age: 65+
215-489-0119
215-489-1559
4579 Summerhill Dr Doylestown, PA 18902-8802

But,,,,,,,,,

If your looking for a Neil Miller strop, then start looking in England, see Obie's link in post # 4.
His shipping is fast.

**dta116** · 08-24-2014, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I have the #3 and the 90000 and I think the 90000 is the ultimate. I've never handled a Neil strop so I can't comment about them. The cloth component with the kanayama isn't the best and Neil beats that one flat.

I'm sorry you don't like the linen with the Kanayama, I think it is the best I own, at least after I broke it in, it did take a while, but man what a strop.

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