Thread: SRD 3" Premium IV (long) English bridle strop

I recently picked one of these up and all I can say is WOW. Such a huge difference a quality strop makes! I'm NOT going to miss having to do an X pattern, that's for sure.

Nice choice with the bridle leather. I think SRD has the largest selection of strops available to a straight shaver in a single place online. : )

Yea, I would never have a strop narrower than 3 inches for the same reason.

Bob

I still do somewhat of an x stroke and find the results to be slightly better than a straight pull...YMMV.

I would like to have one of these SRD strops...they look nice. What is your second material?

The second material is a stiff webbed fabric. I'm curious if it retains the stiffness or breaks in over time.

The leather is amazingly supple. It reminds me of a pair of deerskin boots I have in my closet.

Both the fabric and the leather will break in with use. A daily palm rubbing on the leather will keep it conditioned very nicely. Enjoy.

i have tryed lots iof strops and srd english bridle is one of my all time favourites . i use it also on paddle and its just as nice...

I use the SRD Strops as well. Great material and the draw is right where I like it. Use it in good health!!

Originally Posted by CanucksFan

I recently picked one of these up and all I can say is WOW. Such a huge difference a quality strop makes! I'm NOT going to miss having to do an X pattern, that's for sure.

I think that's good advice for someone learning how to strop, to pay a few extra dollars and get a 3". It's hard enough to learn how to strop properly without having to learn the X pattern.

Originally Posted by CaliforniaCajun

I think that's good advice for someone learning how to strop, to pay a few extra dollars and get a 3". It's hard enough to learn how to strop properly without having to learn the X pattern.

It's definitely hard to learn to strop properly but for me the 2" seems easier to manage, X-strokes and all.

--james