You are right.
The word "linen" has become a generic term for most any secondary strop material.
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Yes, that is true in the strictest sense of the definition of linen. In general use today the term linen is more broadly, if incorrectly, used.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linen
Bob
A really good way to soften the linen on your Kanayama would be to soak it for a few hours in a strong solution of fabric conditioner, then rinse dry off then take a steel ruler now strop that linen with quite some force using the edge of the ruler about 100 times it works a treat I know because I've done it.
In my case I have some true linen strops so there is no reason to use anything else really.
I assumed as well that the linen strop of the Kanayama would break in with time as well....hmmmm.
Next week, a Tony Miller strop I recently purchased should arrive and I will compare the two linens then. Funny, I saw, "Miller Strop" in the listing and immediately assumed it was a Neil Miller strop, which was why I bought it thinking of Neil.
Naomi Sans Kanoyama brand cordovan have always had separate pieces. This strop is from the late 50's AFAIK.
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