Thread: Strops-What do you like??

I have been looking at some of my old strops lately and it got me thinking about what other people look for either in hardware for strops or handles or no handles...... The older vintage strops I have made by different companies are very similar and many don't have handles at all. Some do and the shapes of the handles are pretty similar too. Then there are the D rings and the short handle on the Old Dog strops. The hardware similarities of the old strops was pretty cool too.

So, what kind of handles do you like and why? Do you like no handles? Any particular hardware trip your trigger?

Lynn

Certain things are a must have when it comes to my strops, besides the leather....
It has to have an actual handle, and that handle has to attach so that the bottom of the strop is straight, and not have the ability to bow...
It has to have a swivel clip to hang from, and the heavier duty the better..
I personally prefer some type of Linen strop attached to it also...

See I'm pretty easy to get along with Thanks for asking

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Certain things are a must have when it comes to my strops, besides the leather....
It has to have an actual handle, and that handle has to attach so that the bottom of the strop is straight, and not have the ability to bow...
It has to have a swivel clip to hang from, and the heavier duty the better..
I personally prefer some type of Linen strop attached to it also...

See I'm pretty easy to get along with Thanks for asking

He spoiled all the fun again, with his early reply...
What else can I say as: +1.

The LSA, pictured at right, is a strop I would stay away from. It looks like it's made to cup if you try pulling it taut...

I like those fancy metal attachments, and prefer them over riveted leather.

Best regards,
Bart.

Well, as I only have one strop, I can't really speak to difference, but here's an interesting thing--the one strop I DO have, made by Kanayama in Tokyo, is pretty much identical in hardware and stamping to the one in your second and 4th photos, third from the right; except where yours says "310" mine has "1200", and the stamp on the handle is not gold embossed on mine. Also, it obviously doesn't say "Jocken".

I actually like the vintage style of strop without the handle personally. I have a Hand American strop like that. I also have a TM that I took the handles off and basically just use the D Ring. But I do prefer no handle.

I used to like the no handle straight cut strop like the old barbers used. Still do but since I have gotten onto this forum and experimented with new technology I find I like the kind that has the metal with the handle attached. I like a 2 1/2 wide strop better then the 3".

I have a couple of Certifyd strops one is the 323 and the other is a 165A, I have a couple of others somewhere but they are so old you cant read the print.@ Jimmy, is ther a shaving AD that you dont have!

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

I have a couple of Certifyd strops one is the 323 and the other is a 165A, I have a couple of others somewhere but they are so old you cant read the print.@ Jimmy, is ther a shaving AD that you dont have!

I've never shaved with a cartridge razor. Yet.

I like a D-ring or clamp-style at the top to help keep the leather flat. The bottom with a plain D-ring type handle or just no handle at all. Don't really care for the leather handles sewn right into the leather.

I only have one strop. However, I picked this strop because it is 2 1/2" wide, it has a handle, it looks sturdy, has a canvas side and it is longer than I need. Perhaps I change my mind in the future as I become more experienced. I think that others have mentioned the same requirements for their strops.

Al raz.