Thread: MY NEW STROP

Hey all ive just picked up my strop today that was hand made for me at a leathery shop (please correct me)

the strop is made from horsehide with a turn swivel.and handle im bloody wrapped over it

this is a prototype. im thinking of getting him to make a small batch as he is willing to make more

what changes would you suggest or do you think to leave it as is.

Awersome im chuffed

What are specs?

Has he made Roo strop before?

I'm no expert on strops but that looks mighty nice! I like the swivel snaps he used and hand stitching is nicely done. Either my eyes are playing tricks but I like that he rounded off the edges.

Are you planning on having him do a second material or just keep it as is for time being?

Originally Posted by SiRed8

Has he made Roo strop before?

I'm no expert on strops but that looks mighty nice! I like the swivel snaps he used and hand stitching is nicely done. Either my eyes are playing tricks but I like that he rounded off the edges.

Are you planning on having him do a second material or just keep it as is for time being?

no i dont think he's ever made a strop before (he Laughed at me when i said that it was for a cutthroat razor)

also your eyes are not playing tricks on you they are rounded off at the edges (i did ask him to bevel the edges)

i want to try this out first and see how it goes

Looks awesome! Good stuff! Will you/ he be offering these for sale?

The only thing I can think of is to add a linen backing to it. Its just personal preference, but I like to strop on linen before I go to the leather. Other than that, it looks pretty darn spanking..!

Oh no - all of those with SAD are being drawn to this thread like moths to a porchlight.

Whether you know it or not - you are now in business for yourself.

BTW that is a very nice strop as well. I do believe that SAD is starting to set in - Quick - must... close... this.... post

+1. It looks great.

What kind of leather is it?

And has anybody ever tried Kangaroo? I think I remember someone saying it's a bit finer than horse leather but I may be mistaken - this is in general, not as in strop leather.

Yogi that's good thinking I did the same with mine. You're less likely to nick the edges and it looks nice to boot!

Originally Posted by Frankenstein

+1. It looks great.

What kind of leather is it?

And has anybody ever tried Kangaroo? I think I remember someone saying it's a bit finer than horse leather but I may be mistaken - this is in general, not as in strop leather.

Review by Lee

Here's rest of Jimbo's threads:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...-pictures.html
http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...-kangaroo.html
http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...ng-straps.html

yogi,

That's one handsome strop. You and your hide binder may just become Oz's answer to strops.