Thread: Where to get linen strips?

Hi,
Can you recommend me any place that I can find linen blanks for a custom strop?

I found this site (in Turkey but well photographed so maybe you can tell me if they would do)

http://www.kumasci.com/shop/default....i=111310000000

google translation for reference:
http://translate.google.com.tr/trans...3D111310000000

I certainly don't know any of the words on that site, (OK, I did know Linen!), but the linen looked fine to me. I suggest checking the thickness of whatever style/color you choose and make sure it's at least 2-3mm thick. That thickness will provide a sturdy stropping surface. If you don't find what you want PM me and I might have what you need.

Linen is made from two totally different sources. The first is Flax this makes a very fine material. The second is made from Hemp, this produces what is commonly known as Canvas. Most Linen Strops that I know of are made of Canvas.

This is a link to here in the States. I would go with the bleached . I was going to make a strop for myself, but found a very nice vintage strop with both leather and canvas.

I hope this helps!

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Thanks for the advice.

Also the term linen seems to have a general usage as opposed to the actual linen fabric. I know TM has sold canvas and linen strops and I have both and they are quite different.