Thread: Kanayama stroppers happy??

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

A quality strop is just that no matter the critter it comes from.

You're paying for the process used to make it and the fact it is handmade in low production. Is it different than a plain cowhide strop? yes it's more luxurious to use. Does it do a better job than a cowhide strop? No I don't think so and I have one.

I agree, and I have a 70000..Beautiful workmanship and hardware,
MIke

I am very pleased with mine, #30000. Although, it did take me a while to get use to the fabric component..

I am very happy with my 80k. I wish I could have afforded to buy more, but I sold out of all I had.

I have the 90000, and wish'd I'd gotten the 80k for the dust cover. As the other's mentioned, The 80000 model does have a dust case. Many of these high end strops do not get used often as mentioned, so the case is beneficial. I used the plastic cover that came with mine. I cut a small hole in the top so the hardware could fit through..
Now, it hangs and has a dust cover over it...If I understand correctly, the only difference in the 80 and 90 is 6cm of length..no difference in strop thickness....

I agree, this is not a starter strop, not a good choice for a first strop. You want to have your technique down and feel comfortable stropping before you get one of these....

I have 4 of these strops and they are very nice from a vintage perspective. I have stropped hundreds of razors on them and they are still a little slick, but coming along. Decent results. I like the canvas. I really like the set up on the 80000.

Have fun,

Lynn

They are indeed beautiful strops. I had to order one but think I'll leave it in the box for the next year or so as I get more proficient with stopping.