Thread: Kanayama 50 Strop

Bob, about 7 years ago, at your suggestion, I bought a Kanayama strop from Jim Rion. What a superb suggestion. Subsequently I was very lucky to acquire a 95000. One of fifteen of the finest hides selected by Naomi San. So while my wallet went ouch, my face says ahaaaa! Thank you again for your invaluable guidance and suggestions.
Semper Fi,
Tom

I have a vintage kanayama not on your list of pics I purchased it for $10 an believe it was in or near a fire as the bottom is bumpy, crunchy, an dry. I have tried everything to bring it back to its former glory to no avail. The strop feels an sounds scratchy still. Here is a pic.

I reached out to the seller who promptly responded the Kanayama 50 i had asked about is about 8 years old and has been unopened and in storage the entire time so even though I honestly don’t need another strop this one is coming my way

It does not have the suede and only has that cotton second piece which I find harsh on a blade but I am honestly just wanting the leather, this strop will be the end of strops for me if it performs as I hope, I will have the Kanayama 50, Westholme Cordovan and two Tony Miller Spanish bridle ones along with a oil tanned which will be sold.

Some...This one very old. Lives with Tc.





Yamamoto was left-handed. Like butter.

I cannot bring myself to use these yet.....
Old ones are nice in good condition!

Originally Posted by KsStraightShaver

I have a vintage kanayama not on your list of pics I purchased it for $10 an believe it was in or near a fire as the bottom is bumpy, crunchy, an dry. I have tried everything to bring it back to its former glory to no avail. The strop feels an sounds scratchy still. Here is a pic.

Did the "everything" that you tried include water?

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I cannot bring myself to use these yet.....
Old ones are nice in good condition!

Those don’t look very safe to use so please for the sake of your safety send to me for proper disposal

Well received my vintage Kanayama 50, the leather in person is much lighter than the pic the seller sent but no matter it’s a beautiful piece of leather and I have had several Kanayama strops and maybe it’s the placebo effect but stropping on this piece is different, seller advised he’s had it new in wrapper for 7-8 years so this is officially my last strop this one and two Tony Miller Spanish Bridle ones and then my Westholme Cordovan and my Paddle from Martin at Rasurpur and then TM Oil tanned that I will most likely get rid of the oil tanned.

Here’s a updated few pics of my very small den so to speak in the MB

Beautiful! Everything!

Betcha THAT fabric is right!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Beautiful! Everything!

Betcha THAT fabric is right!

I have had several Kanayama strops over the past few years chasing a certain leather draw and this one feels pretty perfect, the draw is very creamy is the best description I can give, the cotton back piece I have never honestly cared for but I may try this one but on past ones it’s be super rough and it tends to degrade a JNAT edge.