Is this a Kanayama Strop?

[Shawn557]

Hey guys, is this an original Kanayama Strop that is rebranded?:

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/nzshinkai/item/1487455/

I've seen this link in other threads but when I looked at the pics close up, the brand name on it is "Gear M" by "Best Razor Strop Co." It sure looks like a Kanayama. They even have a "2196" on the site that looks like a Kanayama. The linen component looks like Kanayama linen also.

Thanks,
Shawn

 

[shaverjoe]

The hardware at the top of the strop in the first picture and the paper wrapper around the strop in the third picture appear identical to those on my Kanayama #3. Beyond that, I cannot comment.

 

[Doc226]

Agree with Joe.

Hardware seems the same, same paper wrapping on second component.

 

[oakeshott]

Yup. Identical to mine. Paper and hardware.

 

[Kentos]

The Japanese language site doesn't mention the manufacturer either. It looks pretty similar and IIRC there is only one strop maker in Tokyo. Kanoyama.

 

[jpcwon]

Interesting. It looks & is packaged just like my #3 was... The question is; is it cordovan?

 

[Shawn557]

They have the 2196 also. I have read that others have mentioned the 2196 before. Wonder if those ones were stamped Kanayama? I originally ordered one but cancelled it when I looked at the stamp more closely. I believe it was only 93 bucks shipped.

 

[hokahay]

Yes these are Kanayama. I have have all of these. 2196, 6300, #3 and an 80 000. I bought the 2196 and the 6300 from rakuten. The shipping was prompt and the packaging was good. Greybeard gave a summary a while back that explained why GearM.

haha. I googled and found me quoting graybeard.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/305200-Kanayama-has-arrived!?p=4360672#post4360672