Thread: Strop Conditioner

Hi Hirlau,

The parallel is one could spend a fortune on a holster and get inferior quality. And I'm guessing that one could spend a large amount on leather conditioner and get small amount of quality.

I'm not arguing anything. I'm new to straight razor shaving. I'm merely hoping to learn from knowledgeable posters whether big bucks leather conditioner would do a better job than Luxol.

You're welcome for the link. It was enlightening to learn from holster craftsmen.

Hirlar,

Going on memory, Bianchi was an LAPD cop who began making holsters in his garage.

I've owned a couple Bianchi holsters. Let's agree to disagree on than one. But then again, what's perfect for one might be all wrong for another.

If you're still in the bad guy catching business, stay safe. Last week was another sadly horrendous week for law enforcement professionals in CA.

If you are talking a new quality strop they seldom need anything beyond a patdown with your hands. I live in single digit humidity and most of my strops do fine. Maybe once a year or less I'll use a drop or two of neatsfoot on some of them.

For vintage strops in rough shape conditioner might be beneficial. As I recall lexol uses petro products which can damage leather. Bick is great stuff it's ph balanced for leather and way more gentler. if you want top of the line leather treatment leatherique is what you want but it's very expensive but the cat's meow.

Originally Posted by TreeBrand

Hirlar,

Going on memory, Bianchi was an LAPD cop who began making holsters in his garage.

I've owned a couple Bianchi holsters. Let's agree to disagree on than one. But then again, what's perfect for one might be all wrong for another.

If you're still in the bad guy catching business, stay safe. Last week was another sadly horrendous week for law enforcement professionals in CA.

Have you seen what the 1st Leatherman Tool looked like? It was started (idea wise)on a street corner, then a hotel room. The rest is a well documented story on their website. Worth the read.

Thank you, been retired for 9 years.
I don't believe we have a "Holster" thread; so you could start one in the Conversation section. I think a lot of the guys would like that.

Actually, John was with, Monrovia PD, a Southern California suburb, north east of Los Angeles, and a real nice guy.

John Jr. innovated the modern holster industry, and a leader in holster design. Many features of which are still found in holsters today, including supplying the movie industry with leather for many iconic Western stars.

Yes, Lexol works great on all leathers that I have tried it on except for the really dried out specimens. I tried a lot of stuff, some expensive, to revive old leather with so-so results. Then I discovered (cheap!) glycerin. Really works well on old saddles and bridles.

Hirlau,

I have a ~30 year old Leatherman. I'm taking it with me to the Rockies on a deer hunting vacation. I always take it with me when I'm in a wilderness. It's as good today as the day I bought it.

I love to read stories of very useful products that were started with a simple idea.

Who know? Maybe you'll revolutionize straight razors with a Hirlau product and become the next Donald Trump.

kelbro,

Thanks.

Sometimes we pay too much thinking we're getting quality when less $$$ is just as good or better.

Originally Posted by TreeBrand

Hirlau,

I have a ~30 year old Leatherman. I'm taking it with me to the Rockies on a deer hunting vacation. I always take it with me when I'm in a wilderness. It's as good today as the day I bought it.

I love to read stories of very useful products that were started with a simple idea.

Who know? Maybe you'll revolutionize straight razors with a Hirlau product and become the next Donald Trump.

Well thank you TreeBrand for your confidence in me.

Euclid440,

Thanks for the info.

In my opinion, Bianchi is a mid-range brand.

Galco has excellent craftsmanship. Galco holsters are almost twice as expensive. In my opinion they're worth it.

I rarely carry a handgun, but when I do it's in a Galco.

Some 20 years ago I bought a Fletch for off-duty carry. I might have used it a half-dozen times. It looks brand new.