Thread: Bought a really nice Tony Miller strop - advice on keeping it in top shape?

Bagged a really nice Tony Miller strop from eBay. Any advice on how to keep it in top shape?

I just palm rub every now and again when I think of it. So far so good. Lot of good info in this thread here ;

http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...aning-tip.html

Congratulations! You're going to love that strop.
I've had mine for a year or so. Good advice from JimmyHAD. I palm rub mine 10-15 times every day before using it. That's all I've needed so far.
Enjoy!

Pete <:-}

+1 to Jimmy's advice. I've had mine for about 6 years now. It has had no treatment other than hand rubbing, and it is in great shape.

Good choice of strop: I am very happy with mine.

Did you get a linen strop with it? Just as an FYI, if you did not and decide to add one later, he'll take care of you. I added linen to mine a few years ago. Just gave him the particulars of the latigo strop, and a linen component that fit perfectly arrived shortly thereafter.

it came with a leather strop, linen strop and a separate practice strop. Only the practice strop looks like it's been used. Worth $125?

Originally Posted by Takem01

it came with a leather strop, linen strop and a separate practice strop. Only the practice strop looks like it's been used. Worth $125?

Well we don't do valuations here so the ultimate question is whether it's worth it to you. I will say I have never regretted buying mine.

forgot. I'm plenty happy and think I at least got a good deal. Leaning towards I got a great deal. Just hope I don't mistreat it and muck it up.

Yes I have some advice, don't cut it in half !
Seriously, I did that with my Miller strop. It was my first strop with hard draw, my first big chopper to strop, I got impatient etc and so forth.

Originally Posted by Takem01

forgot. I'm plenty happy and think I at least got a good deal. Leaning towards I got a great deal. Just hope I don't mistreat it and muck it up.

That's all that matters in the end! Treat it right and I suspect you will feel that way for many years to come.

Tony makes a great product. You will have many good years with your newly acquired strop. Just hand rub works for me. Every 6 months or so I'll rub with a damp washcloth. And I'll put a small dab of Renascence wax and rub it into the leather. I've had mine for almost 5 years and it looks and functions just like it got out of the delivery truck. Excellent score.