Thread: Mastro Livi loom Strop

Originally Posted by Speedster

Anyone here prefer the Livi loom strop to Kanayama strops? Since both are expensive, I will eventually have to choose between the two offerings, but as of now I'm leaning toward the Livi based on those here who have offered their opinions.

I have both strops, as well as a Neil Miller shell, a Scrupleworks, and a Tony Miller. I'm not sure you can compare the Livi Loom Strop with the Kanayama. Both are excellent strops but are also very different. You can't go wrong with either one. The Kanayama has a buttery feel to it, unlike any other strop that I've tried. The leather on the Livi is incredibly soft. I used to do 30 laps on linen, then 60 on leather with my other strops, but with the Livi I only need to do about 20 laps on leather to polish the edge. I'm very impressed with the Livi, but I wouldn't necessarily say one is better than the other, it has more to do with an individual's preference.