Thread: Tony Miller Strop

Just picked this up from another site, saw, "Miller" and assumed it was Neil, really wanted something to remember him by.

So it turned out it is a Tony Miller Strop, just got it, beautiful construction, the linen (which is very soft and pliable, thinking of the Kanayama thread) and the leather is gorgeous, already did a few laps with a razor and it is obviously a superb strop - quite pleased.

I'll have to search some info about Tony Miller....

Pics or it didn't happen as they say:

Have two of them,the best of the best IMO

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Have two of them,the best of the best IMO

Really? Wow, thanks pixel, coming from you that means a lot.

The strop feels really superb, great construction, good wide leather that is very supple, has that sheen and the razor hums on the strop.

So are Tony and Neil related?

edited to add: Hey - I got pixel's 2000th, "Thanked"

Originally Posted by Phrank

Really? Wow, thanks pixel, coming from you that means a lot.

The strop feels really superb, great construction, good wide leather that is very supple, has that sheen and the razor hums on the strop.

So are Tony and Neil related?

edited to add: Hey - I got pixel's 2000th, "Thanked"

I think not. Tony lives in Maryland and Neil lived in England.

I have a Tony Miller pasted 4 sided strop that is fantastic for touching up a blade.

Neil's strops are works of art. I really miss Neil.

Tony lives around Amish country if I remember correctly and his website is "The Well Shaved Gentleman, Heirloom Razor Strop Co"(google is your buddy) Years ago the Amish guys were helping him with the leather work. Might still be. Not sure.

Tony used to sell hones too. Eschers, Thuris, cotis...... the whole shebang but he got away from that AFAIK.

Your strop looks like horsehide, his latigo is brown. I also have two of his strops. I got him to make a horse/latigo/linen for me years ago. He had it in production like that for awhile but discontinued it because some guys had a problem with the 3 components on one hook.

Nice guy, makes a great strop. His linen, what I have, is a lot like that on Neil's strop. At least on my copy. His horse is different. Neil's is thinner yet more supple than any I've seen and not as slick. A bit of draw on Neil's because of the treatment he gave it. Neil's is also dark like Tony's latigo. Anyway, you have a good strop there.

What a coincidence this was posted today.
I have been wanting one of Tony's strops for a very long time. Every time I looked at the website it said that he was waiting for hides to become available from the tannery. Well, after what seemed to be an eternity, the 3" fast bridle Old #2 was available on Monday. I immediately ordered it. The package just came. I haven't even taken the strop out of the plastic bag yet. All I san say is that il looks amazing! Im sure that it was worth the wait.


Pete <:-}

Originally Posted by petercp4e

What a coincidence this was posted today.
I have been wanting one of Tony's strops for a very long time. Every time I looked at the website it said that he was waiting for hides to become available from the tannery. Well, after what seemed to be an eternity, the 3" fast bridle Old #2 was available on Monday. I immediately ordered it. The package just came. I haven't even taken the strop out of the plastic bag yet. All I san say is that il looks amazing! Im sure that it was worth the wait.


Pete <:-}

Interesting - Old No 2 - that's the one I have - thanks for the info!

I have a Tony Miller fast bridle. For me, its all I think I'll ever want or need. I love it. Its a nice thick slice of leather and the surface is absolutely flawless. Very high quality. I'm sure you're gonna love it.

I also have a TM strop. My favourite by far, even above my Kanayama

Phrank,

I also have 2 Heirloom strops.

An 3" Artisan Old #2, which is the friggin' bees knees... my favorite strop, period. And very fast.

And a 2.5" Original Old #2. Also a fantastic strop. I keep CoX on the linen side of it.

I dont think you can go wrong with one. The craftsmanship is awesome!