Hey Gang,

So I am getting ready to purchase a strop from SRD and need some help choosing the material. I already have a small Illinois strop w/ one piece leather the other webbed fabric which I use chromium oxide on. Opted to go with the "build your own 3" strop" at SRD because this will be my second strop and wanted something wider and have heard nothing but good things about the strops at SRD.

It seems the Latigo is a popular choice but I wasn't sure how it compared to the Buffalo or the Premium leathers listed.

My choices of material are below but I'm not to sure what I am gonna go with. I am thinking Latigo Leather and for the other piece Hard Wool Felt. I was planning on spraying the felt with some .25 or .5 micron spray and using after my 8k stone when honing. Any and all suggestion or input are greatly appreciated. Just making sure I'm on the right track before I commit to buying....Thanks Gents!!!


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