Help with choosing Strops

Hi all

I live in South Africa and some shaving stuff is not that easy to find here and one of them are good quality/size strops.

Here is 2 links of what i can buy:

http://www.sharpedge.co.za/index.php...emart&Itemid=4

M. Leather Razor Strop (Cow Hide)

what do you think? both of them looks very same?

thanks

We're looking at about 70$ US as the Cost of a strop. While I don't have a strop from either maker, their reputations are good and price seems fair. I would go with the Muhle just because its slightly larger.
Once you have a strop, I'm sure that if you took it to a local shoe repair, or Leather crafts person they could duplicate it in other leathers if you want a second.

They appear to be reputable strops. Personally I would try to find a 3 inch/7.5 cm wide strop, if possible, to avoid having to learn how to do an X stroke while learning to strop. Just one less thing to learn and makes it easier.

Another alternative is to go to a horse tack shop and get a piece of bridle leather of suitable size and make your own. They also may have the hardware too, D rings, Chicago screws and leather punch. A site search should bring up some threads on how to make your own strop.

Bob

thanks, did find some leather manufactures in my area, hope they will be able to help.