G'day gents. Well, I finally did it. I cracked and bought an SRD Premium I last night. I have been practicing on my old Llama Brand (not a Kanayama) and have been eyeing the forums and reviews about what to buy.
So, last night, I thought "stuff it" I'm gonna get me one-a them thar fancy 3" Red Latigo numbers." When I got the Strop Shop I saw the Premium I on sale for $6 more and made the jump. I hope to see it by the end of next week.

This strange addiction of straights and strops is not that bad of a hobby. I guess I could be out at the golf course each weekend for 5 hours at a crack.