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I have a TM Horsehide and Nylon, Latigo and Wool Felt, and SRD Bridle... I'm ona bad typing medium, so I can't go into lenght, but the bridle is so worth it. It's got the silky smoothness of fully broken in horsehide, with almost all of the superdraw of latigo. it's an all around beast, and I have yet to find a clothI prefer over the Bridle's nylon. It can't be beat.
Ok... I guess I'll just have to buy it to find out for myself. Review will be coming after I get it and have a chance to use it. I'm probably going to have to wait a couple of weeks, but this is to be continued...
I'm on a good computer now. Ok, here's my opinion on Bridle VS. Miller. The results I get from the Tony miller, going Nylon to Latigo to horsehide are a little bit better than the results of bridle alone... But, that's JUST the bridle, and twice the time. Only because the latigo has the draw to quickly shine up a used blade, and the horsehide is VERY light, so it puts a beautiful clean on the edge... However, Strop vs Strop vs Strop, if I am in a rush, or only want to do one stropping run, the bridle is the best there is. Bar none. I love my bridle. A lot. also, the difference between latigo to horsehide, vs bridle is not too noticeable.... I'd say, with 100 percent being the PERFECTLY treated razor, I can get a 95% from latigo - horsehide, and a 90% from the bridle alone... And my stropping technique is still beginnerish....
Also, by and large, the bridle's nylon material gives me better results than the TM nylon... I use my TM nylon for Crox now...
this is NOT to bash Mr. Millers products... His strops are simply amazing, and, when I use them fully, give me the best edge I could ask for... But when I'm in a hurry, the Bridle is my man.
Good luck, and happy stropping.
Cheers,
Jeremy
I have their Buffalo strop & it's great. Loads of draw, but loads of feedback.
The hard felt strop w/ diamond spray is numero uno on my new strop list, but the bridle may not be far behind...:)
I have the SRD 3" Bridal Strop and it is a very well made product. Living in Arizona though, seemed to dry it out a bit because of the 7 to 14% RH here. So I applied Neets Foot Oil - one coat to the top and then applied to the back until it wouldn't absorb any more. After a few days the strop was very soft and had a really nice draw to it.
You certainly can't go wrong getting one from SRD.
Ray
So... Finally placed the order just now... I'm Ready :beer1:
My strop arrived a week ago. Very nice. More draw than my shell horse (antique and very broken in) but not what I would call heavey. It will not rip the blade from your hand. It arrives well broken in to begin with. Bridal leather is hard, real hard. The strop is still a little stiff but no more so than any 'normal' leather strop. That is saying something because bridal leather is as stiff as a board when new.
I think my shell horse polishes a little more but the bridal has more of a rejuvenating effect on the edge. I have been giving by razors 10 passes on the nylon, then 30-40 on bridal and 10 or so on the shell to finish. It has been keeping the razors pretty near off the hone sharp. I got the extra long strop, liking it very much.
I've been using the SRD Bridle for a week now.
I gotta say, it's an excellent strop. The first day I gave it a williams lather massage wiped it off promptly and have been rubbing it with my hands every day.
At first it was a little stiff which may have been to the cold weather it was exposed to en route. It has now become very supple. I'd say the draw is in between my TM Horsehide and Latigo leaning toward the latigo. I can't say which strop is best, I'm just glad I have access to all of these different options!
The edges have been very smooth off of this strop. I'm very glad I got one.
I've also gave the webbing a second chance, which is starting to grow on me.
Edit: What Dave said!
When I first started looking into this strop, I didn't notice any detailed reviews of it. I plan to rectify that situation :)
Let's hear how you like 'er?
The bridle is, so far, my favorite pony in the stable :p