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So I got my Kanayama 60K last night.
Is it a piece of art…a beauty to behold? Oh yeah
When I put the claw hold on it does it feel supple and pleasurable? Yep sure does
Does the draw have a silky, magnetic erotic feel? Pure bliss:rock:
I’m pretty sure I got a stropping “chubby” last night!!!
Just sharing,
Jer
You made a great choice. That craftsman's strops are just magic to look at and to use.
Enjoy.
I concur with your review
ENJOY!
Good thing you stopped where you did. Any more "erotic feel talk" and the vice squad might be paying you a visit.Quote:
Originally Posted by MedicineMan
Har har.
They are very nice strops, I have a #3 and a 90K myself.
What about the fabric strop? Have heard of some issues there?
I say the fabric needs a good breaking in. And it becomes a very nice strop. I ordered a second one and use it with CR0X. I like the feel of it so much. To break it in I washed it a couple time in the washing machine. Then had to glue the leather piece back on the end. Then took a metal ruler and ran it up and down a bunch of time at 90 degrees to the strop and that softened it right up. Now its not so zippy and I love it. I love the suede strop too.
Congrads on a great buy. He might not be around much longer so I had to buy one myself.
I imagine I've heard the same about the fabric portion. I haven't even used it yet. I was going to break it in off the instructions on seller's website (wash it a few dozen times, beat it with a wooden hammer till it's dead, then work it over with glass).Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
It's pretty stiff. A little more stiff than the webbed strop that came with my SRD strop, but not much. The SRD fabric is just now softening up (bought it in July) and I haven't done anything to it but strop.
I'll let you know after I treat it this weekend.
Jer
The man is likely quite old. Hopefully, he is passing on some skills to young helpers.
They were hard to come by new for a while.
Now, seems there are plenty.. A good strop is exactly that! :tu
All of my older ones are sewn or riveted on.
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Truly a fine, fine strop.
I have the 3 and consider getting the 60 or 90k for special occasions and as a back up.
Terrific fast draw on his strop I find compared to my bridal leather one.
Enjoy.
Throw us some good pics , when you get time.
When I first got my 80,000 the linen was like a washboard. I took Birnando's advice and washed it until it is soft and pliable like the old school linen on the vintage strops. Didn't need to beat it with a hammer or cuss at it .......... :)
Where you guys getting them ??
bought the 80000 and #3 years ago from here:Quote:
Originally Posted by nessmuck
RAZOR STROP
Elias
My everyday strop is the Kanayama #70000. It is an excellent choice and I like many enjoy the great edges it produces. I also have an #80000 and another #70000 for back up. I have had a #50000, but got my son interested in our craft and he scored it as a gift. The canvas is stiff out of the box. I washed it in the machine a few times and now it's fine. I have found that this strop improves after a couple of months use, doing nothing to it other than use, and a palm rub every so often. I found that the draw increases fractionally, but still by any measure it's a slick strop. Enjoy your acquisition, it's a club worth being a member of.
So the #3 ....is that a good Dailey strop...and weekends too..lol
Yeah I went with Aframe as well. I'll let you know how breaking in the fabric goes and post some pics (hopefully this weekend...seems like not enough hrs in the day on my off time)Quote:
Originally Posted by Elias
Jer
I use the Kanayama 30k which is my first and the only strop so far. I have treated the canvas strop according to the instruction, it became much smoother and even. The leather 30k strop is pretty slick.
Some more expensive Kanayamas go with a suede strop. Is it needed? Could I get any sensible advantage for a razor edge using some coarser leather strop after my canvas strop, prior to the leather Kanayama 30k? Which one to chose for that?
Thank you in advance for your advice.
To my knowledge that is the only strop that has an intermediate component. Does it make a difference? I have one and I can't say for sure but it sure feels nice stropping on it.
So.....are these real strops...with the name spelled wrong ? Take offs...of the real strops ??
Mine is misspelled. Got it from Aframestokyo.
The fabric is somewhat broke in now. Washed it per Aframe instructions minus using a Nagura. I added washing it in the machine with some Downy I borrowed and white vinegar (that's what the wife uses for fabric softer...think Marty has mentioned his wife uses the same On a side note ditch the Downy and go with the Vinegar. It's wonderful (like it better than Downy)and you can get like 2 gallons for $4 at Costco/Sams).
Back to the fabric...It did shrink, but my leather tab on the bottom didn't come off. The shrinking is no biggy. My SRD fabric side is shorter than the leather so I'm use to it. Stropping on the fabric wasn't bad. I imagine in a month or two it will be SWEET!
Of course the leather side was pure BLISS!
Jer
The question of the 3rd piece. It is horse hide, 68mm wide same as the cordovan leather. Note that the canvas piece is 65mm wide, and presents in Red Imp livery. Back to the other piece. It is suede, and is soft velvety and running the razor over it is a pleasure I enjoy. Right, does it do anything to the edge? Or has it got some tangible effect on your shave?. The answer is probably 'no.' however I find that in my stropping routine, using all 3 pieces gives your razor a complete feel to it. My routine us 20 canvas 30 suede and 100 on the cordovan. I've stuck with that routine for over 8 months now and I won't be changing a thing. There is no heaven without Kanayama strops....
Is it similar to the underside of the main leather strop, please?Quote:
Originally Posted by bobski
No. It is like a suede shoe or jacket surface in feel. Of course that is the surface. It is a durable piece of kit.Quote:
Originally Posted by vmspb
I will be glad to hold your backup #70000 Kanayama in safekeeping...Beautiful strops, and something else to put on my want list.
This thread just cost me the price of a new 60000. My strop AD has been temporarily abated.
Your welcome...congrats!Quote:
Originally Posted by MW76
