Does anyone know the difference between the two strops.
Red imp 700 vs red imp 700c
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They are virtually identical to me, same thickness. The 700c when new has a harder surface to it.
Both are great strops.
Both are great strops.
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I read somewhere at least I thought I did that the 700c is cordovan leather is that correct
No, it isn't Cordovan
I believe it is Bark tanned Shell hide.
I believe it is Bark tanned Shell hide.
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Ok thanks.
Do not dismiss it because it is not Cordovan.
They are the finest strops ever produced IMO. They don't get any better than these.
They are the finest strops ever produced IMO. They don't get any better than these.
What don't you like about the 700?
It is a Shell Horse hide strop so it will be quick in use (little draw).
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I haven't figured out the difference. Still trying to.
I like the feel of a heavier draw. Nothing at all wrong with the Red Imp strop.
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I have seen a few people say the 700c is cordovan leather. Does anyone know if this is correct? After I get working I'm going to get a 700 to have both next to each other to see if I can see or feel a difference between the two strops.
It was never referred to as Cordovan leather in its ads, only as their top of the line Shell.
Cordovan is a 6 month process that leaves leather exceedingly supple. Neither IMP is in the same category as Kanayama when talking about suppleness.
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Gotcha. Thank you for that information. So leaves us back to what is the difference between the two.
I currently own both and as stated the 700c has a harder top surface. Otherwise, identical.
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I found a picture of an old ad for strops. I can't read everything but it says the 700c is a super shell. Whatever that means.
Well, it is super! But it does not say Corovan anywhere.
Can you post the ad you saw? I think its the one I have seen. I have looked for the same ad many times and can never seem to find it.
Thanks
Can you post the ad you saw? I think its the one I have seen. I have looked for the same ad many times and can never seem to find it.
Thanks
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I will see if I can find it. I ran a Google image search for red imp 700c and found it.
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I wish it was better resolution. It would be really cool to be able to read the whole ad
That was the ad I have seen as well.
I had printed it out years ago and now don't know where it is.
I had printed it out years ago and now don't know where it is.
