Quote Originally Posted by ShavedZombie View Post
Bwahaha. I have used a LOT of strops -almost every single one of Lynn's. This is excepting the very high priced Kanayamas- And I own adecent chunk of Strops, with more coming

So, My prefered strops: I'll do this in categories, because I can't pick one

Favorite paddle: SRD Modular Paddle. Bar None, Lynn struck brilliance with this one. It's longer than a normal paddle, 3'' wide, and MAGNETIC. Swappable materials. Absolutely brilliant. And the craftsmanship is amazing

Favorite "Do-it-all" Strop: Bridle. No Question. SRD Premium IV Bridle, in extra long. The extra 3'' actually DOES make a big difference to me. This thing can, strop for strop, outperform anything -except some luxury/magical vintages, but those aren't mass produced, and taht's from decades of wearing in- These are readily available and my favorite strop to date. They're absolutely wonderful.

Favorite "Work Horse" Strop: This categorie is for High draw, fast action strops. Tie between TM Latigo and SRD Water Bufallo. The Latigo is PERFECT draw for shaping up an edge fast. a good deal heavier than the bridle, so I do less laps on it, and it doesn't have that same "refined" edge I get off the bridle, but it works fast, it works consistently, and it works great. The Water Bufalo from SRD has a bit more draw than latigo, and it pulls edges out wicked keen in record time. Also, the Water Bufallo mag strip for the modular paddle is phenominal. The draw of a TM Latigo

Favorite Finisher: SRD Premium I. It's got all the finishing qualities of horsehide... But it's a cowhide. I dunno how Lynn and Don pulled this off, but I have never felt a sharper razor than one that went from Bridle to Premium I... It was astounding. This is THE finishing strop.

Favorite Touchup strop: This would be a strop that doesn't even have enough draw for daily stropping, and just enough for finishing stropping, but, when used as a finisher, or a polisher it has wonderful results. TM Horsehide. It takes a good deal of breaking in, but once it hits its stride, take a blade from latigo or bridle onto this, and it'll pop hairs left and right.

Favorite Jack of All trades: This is like the do it all, but a little less... The do it all excells at everything. It's a wonder strop. This one does everything quite well, but doesn't leave me jaw-dropped. SRD Red and Black Latigo. It has about the same draw as the TM Latigo , but a wierd almost sticky magnetic feeling. It is good for a beat up edge that needs a heavy hitter, it works well as a daily strop, and it can take a work horse beating. It's also cheaper than the Bridle, so if you aren't ready for the top shelf spending, it's a great way to go to do everything.

Favorite Fabric: I don't have one. I have tasks for them:
- Favorite edge cleaner: TM Linen, it's just the right amount of abrasion
- Favorite everyday fabric: SRD Webbed fabric, hands down
- Favorite CrOx fabric: SRD Webbed fabric, it works GREAT with the stuff
- Favorite Diamond Spray fabric: Wool felt

That's about it. As you can tell, I am a big fan of SRD and also TM. Great great products. Sure if you want to drop 150-200 dollars, a Kanayama might be better. But for under 100, you just cannot beat SRD
ShavedZombie,

Holy crap! I hope I never get Strop Aquisition Disorder. I had noooo idea!