So I’ve bought several strops from amazon and they have all come packaged in a way that leaves creases and humps and makes them unusable. I really want a Tony Miller, but not in stock and I really need a strop. I got from another member here but again, it wasn’t packaged correctly and it is creased badly and nicked quite a bit. Disclaimer. I’m not a handy guy but as of late I’ve been trying. So in my google searches I found a leather store in my area. I went this morning and the nice lady there showed me about a three foot strip of veg tanned cowhide, three inches wide. I bought it and a punch for a grand total of $42 after tax. I measured and punched and used hardware from the strop I got from the board here and made my own strop! its fairly long, but I’m going to throw a rubdown with neatsfoot oil, and use it! I figure I can cut it down if I want to.
Bonus, I have a piece leftover that’s even longer to make a another strop if I choose. It’s not perfect, there may be a 1/16 or 1/8 inch off, but it’s almost perfect and I’m pretty proud of it!
Bonus, I have a piece leftover that’s even longer to make a another strop if I choose. It’s not perfect, there may be a 1/16 or 1/8 inch off, but it’s almost perfect and I’m pretty proud of it!