Page 2 of 5 FirstFirst 12345 LastLast
Results 11 to 20 of 41
Like Tree88Likes

Thread: Kanayama Cordovan Strop workshop video

  1. #11
    Senior Member Tathra11's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2017
    Location
    Cowra, Australia
    Posts
    612
    Thanked: 86

    Default

    The higher the number, the thicker the strop and the price goes up accordingly
    - Mick.

  2. #12
    Razor Vulture sharptonn's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    Lone Star State
    Posts
    25,828
    Thanked: 8588

    Default

    It's good to see him still at it. Sad it will go with his being unable some day.
    I really like his work, needless to say.

    Thanks for sharing.

  3. #13
    Senior Member TristanLudlow's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Posts
    942
    Thanked: 171

    Default

    Thanks for sharing, for me the very best strops out there. Bar none.

  4. #14
    Junior Member YokohamaGaijin's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2020
    Location
    Japan
    Posts
    14
    Thanked: 36

    Default

    A little follow-up. I went to see Mr. Naumi today. Just as I was ringing
    the doorbell, his daughter rode up on a bicycle. She went inside and checked
    upstairs. She returned and said her father was sleeping. Mr. Naumi is in
    his nineties and rests more these days. She told me that he is not in bad
    health but has decided to retire. He has no more cordovan in stock and is
    not taking any orders. I told her that the wet-shaving world respected
    his work and were concerned about his health. She bowed deeply and
    said that she appreciates this very much.

  5. The Following 12 Users Say Thank You to YokohamaGaijin For This Useful Post:

    alex1921 (03-18-2022), BanjoTom (03-20-2022), Gasman (03-18-2022), markbignosekelly (03-18-2022), petercp4e (03-24-2022), randydance062449 (03-24-2022), RezDog (03-24-2022), rolodave (03-18-2022), sharptonn (03-18-2022), Steve56 (03-20-2022), STF (03-18-2022), Tathra11 (03-18-2022)

  6. #15
    Senior Member BanjoTom's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Fort Lauderdale
    Posts
    718
    Thanked: 160

    Default

    We have been so very lucky to have his strops. His work has been world class.
    Last edited by BanjoTom; 03-20-2022 at 12:57 AM.
    Proper prior planning prevents piss poor performance.

    Tom

  7. #16
    Razor Vulture sharptonn's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    Lone Star State
    Posts
    25,828
    Thanked: 8588

    Default

    Looking around a bit, most are gone.
    It seems that only a few sellers seem to have the pricier models and they are really pricey.

    Sad nobody was an apprentice who could carry-on.

    FME, a pile of old, strange equipment is worthless without the right mind running it.
    I am happy to have a few. Great strops!

  8. #17
    The Hurdy Gurdy Man thebigspendur's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    New Mexico
    Posts
    32,737
    Thanked: 5016
    Blog Entries
    4

    Default

    I think we all knew this day was coming. He had been slowing down the last few years.
    No matter how many men you kill you can't kill your successor-Emperor Nero

  9. #18
    Senior Member blabbermouth markbignosekelly's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2012
    Location
    Egham, a little town just outside London.
    Posts
    3,725
    Thanked: 1074
    Blog Entries
    2

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
    Sad nobody was an apprentice who could carry-on.
    'Tis sad, I read before that Naomi San said that when he retires that will be the end of Kanoyama strop. His son has no interest in carrying it on.
    I count myself as lucky that I have one.
    rolodave and petercp4e like this.

  10. #19
    ~ Life is but a Dream ~ petercp4e's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2014
    Location
    Oakham, Ma.
    Posts
    3,833
    Thanked: 1217

    Default

    The end of an era.
    To me, that elevates his strop up with my Neil Miller.
    Will only be used on special razors and on special occasions.

    Pete <:-}
    "Life is short, Break the Rules. Forgive quickly, Kiss Slowly,
    Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret ANYTHING
    That makes you smile." - Mark Twain

  11. #20
    Razor Vulture sharptonn's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    Lone Star State
    Posts
    25,828
    Thanked: 8588

    Default

    Funny thing in one of the videos he professed that apprentices are just a pain. I can relate.

    I have found few who can satisfy me in my work as well.
    They all want to do a bit of easy, glam stuff while having their nose in the phone while being paid 20 bucks an hour...
    They slow me to a crawl.

    Kanoyamas....
    I have a stack of them I have been adding to for years. Need to count those.........
    Last edited by sharptonn; 03-24-2022 at 03:07 PM.

Page 2 of 5 FirstFirst 12345 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •