Thread: Leather ? (With strop porn

I’m Went to a leather toy store today.

Still need a few more components before I pull the trigger.

What are top choices of bovine/cowhide leather for strops?
Thickness / weight?

Choice of finish? was told the veg tanned leather still needs possible stain and sealer.

Are all latigo leathers created equal, On the side piece there is variation in texture
Assuming smooth is premium, are the less smooth pieces still desirable/ usable?

Seen at toy store today.....

Veg tanned strip with d ring


3 inch Dee / d ring


Giant piece of Latigo (yellow paper is 8.5 x 11 inch




Veg tanned strip with o ring