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What about a Gait Belt? Only 2" wide but that may not matter if you are building a budget strop and when hanging would be well hidden behind the leather. They are 54"-60" long and you can find them brand new for a buck on eBay. Also widely available at any durable medical equipment outift and most pharmacies.

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