Thread: Red Imp strop

After having lunch on Thursday I made it to an antique shop and found a red imp strop. The thing was dried out and hard as a board.
Wanted to pick it up and try restoring it but they were asking too much for it, for my taste anyways so I passed.

Saw one very similar to that at one place but it was folded up. They were asking a bit too much as well. Last 2-3 antique stores I have been to have had a fair share of extremely rusted straights for 50$+ =/.

I was a bit disappointed because the surface had no cracks or cuts but he didn't want to negotiate. He had straights, no rust but everything was 4/8. Not my cup of tea.

Looks very savable, leave your contact info and offer, towards the end of the month some vendors get more “flexible”. Negotiation is a dance.

When hydrating, go slow adding oil and moisture a little at a time. It can take months, but those old strops are worth the effort, and a bit of money.

I have bought some for top dollar and some for a couple of bucks. They are all worth the money once restored.

That you Marty. I think that's what I was looking for, a little push Will give it a week and go back to see if we can make a deal.

i just picked up a similar red imp 700c today. pretty good shape with still some flex. hopeful it can be restored. do any members offer strop restoration services? or know where i might look?

thanks.
-s.