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07-30-2010, 01:22 AM #1< Banned User >
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What is your favorite leather material?
As far as strops are concerned, what is your favorite leather material and why? (e.g. horse, cow, deer, 'roo, etc.)
I have a 3" German strop made by DOVO. I'm pretty sure it's either cow or deer.
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07-30-2010, 02:35 AM #2< Banned User >
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How WEIRD! I was just getting on the strop forum to make a poll of this exact same thread!
I would say that, for now, my favorite day-to-day strop is SRD Premium IV (English Bridle) because it is extremely reliable, always performs exceptionally.. However, lately I've been using my Horsehide from Tony Miller more than any other, becasue I love the light draw and the results it provides...
I can't wait till SRD starts stocking Horsehide, then I know what my favorite strop will be!
Also love the Premium I from SRD, and plan on getting and loving the Premium II... Latigo and the Premium III are too heavy on the draw for me.
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07-30-2010, 02:37 AM #3< Banned User >
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You have taste!
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07-30-2010, 02:43 AM #4< Banned User >
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Thanks! I just like how fast I can get going on horsehide, without any tug on the razor... I hate when a strop feels like it's going to pull the razor out of my hand... Worries me.
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07-30-2010, 02:49 AM #5Senior Member
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Cordovan, english bridle and buffalo, in that order.
Bob
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07-30-2010, 06:49 AM #6The Electrochemist
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Rocky,
I really like the black Mexican latigo that Mr Neil Miller uses for his strops.
It has a lovely finish and just the right level of draw for me.
I also like his tallow tanned cow-hide, which I tend to use after the latigo.
Have fun !
Best regards
Russ
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08-03-2010, 11:27 PM #7Senior Member
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Originally Posted by ShavedZombie
i hope they make pads for their paddle strop out of horsehide
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08-04-2010, 06:29 AM #8The Electrochemist
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ShoreBird,
If you don't mind buying from the UK, Mr Neil Miller makes horse-hide panels for his magnetic paddle strop:
Horse Hide Stropping Panel for Magnetic Modular Strop
I don't know whether these panels are compatible with the SRD paddle, but you could ask Mr Miller.
Have fun !
Best regards
Russ
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08-04-2010, 01:35 PM #9Senior Member
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thanks Russ they may be smaller than the SRP panels. But I will look into it.
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I'm really liking the kangaroo leather on the paddle strop I made. Really nice draw. I still haven't made a hanging strop out of it, as I'm a bit concerned it might be too thin, but on a paddle... A+
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