What do you think of this strop? (Hariyali London)

[Gentleman]

Hi guys,

What do you think of this strop? It seems a good buy, genuine leather, nice and wide, good handles.

NEW Extra Wide Leather Cut Throat Razor Strop For Fast Stropping Russian Leather | eBay

 

[Lmarkow]

Any clean, smooth piece of leather will work. That looks like it would be ok to learn on/use.

 

[Gentleman]

Any clean, smooth piece of leather will work. That looks like it would be ok to learn on/use.

Yes, that's what I thought. Here in The Netherlands we can only find the narrow Dovo ones. Even if i I want a 'professional' strop, I will have to buy from the US I think.

 

[6Cuda6]

Yes, that's what I thought. Here in The Netherlands we can only find the narrow Dovo ones. Even if i I want a 'professional' strop, I will have to buy from the US I think.

If i can find the contact info there is a guy in Sweden i beleive that makes strops....they look really nice!!

 

[Gentleman]

That would be great! Thanks

 

[6Cuda6]

That would be great! Thanks

Ill send you his contact info.

 

[Alum of Potash]

Again, bear in mind that a first strop will likely get cut. Perhaps it's best to invest in a cheap strop for starters as linked.

 

[Gentleman]

Ill send you his contact info.

Thanks!

Again, bear in mind that a first strop will likely get cut. Perhaps it's best to invest in a cheap strop for starters as linked.

Yes, I will buy a cheapo first but if I have mastered the technique, I can buy a buy decent one

 

[Seckin Bodur]

Hi, I'm using two of these Haryali strops, one short and narrow, one wide XL one. I use the narrow one with pastes and wide one bare. They both have matte surfaces and have a medium high draw.

The narrow one came bent and I needed some work to make it smoother. Wide one was perfect on arrival. I find 7cm wide ones quite efficient on my razors.

 

[Gentleman]

Hi, I'm using two of these Haryali strops, one short and narrow, one wide XL one. I use the narrow one with pastes and wide one bare. They both have matte surfaces and have a medium high draw.

The narrow one came bent and I needed some work to make it smoother. Wide one was perfect on arrival. I find 7cm wide ones quite efficient on my razors.

NICE! Thanks for the reply! Will buy the XL version with confidence now.

 

[Brutus]

Anyone who uses the term “cutthroat razor” and makes a statement like “Leather Strop is the safest way of honing carving straight razors blades” does not instil much confidence in me - certainly not enough confidence to open my wallet.

Considering that there are many other proven products out there whose manufacturers have been around for many years and who seem to know what they are talking about, I would give this one a miss.

B.

 

[Brutus]

If i can find the contact info there is a guy in Sweden i beleive that makes strops....they look really nice!!

Yes, that's what I thought. Here in The Netherlands we can only find the narrow Dovo ones. Even if i I want a 'professional' strop, I will have to buy from the US I think.

Dovo sells rebranded Herold strops, and Herold makes a 480mm x 80mm XL strop for around €60.

I am not familiar with any Swedish strops, my favourite strops are Norwegian Scrupleworks strops that I prefer even over my Kanoyama 70,000 strop, but these are certainly not selling for £14.44.


B.

 

[Gentleman]

These descriptions are probably not written by the company who makes these strops and thus not knowing how they should be used.

 

[Radgost]

Ill send you his contact info.

Hello,
can you also send me a contact to this guy from Sweden? I would like to buy a quality strop, but I do not know any reliable manufacturer. Thanks

 

[stone and strop]

They look short and don't specify length I would inquire about that.
A longer strop is nice.

 

[Acmemfg]

Another few dollars gets you a Tony Miller Plain Vanilla or Plain Chocolate....mic drop.

 

[Slash McCoy]

Look for "The X Bay" strops on Amazon or Ebay, either one. Get the wide one. He sells a 2" and a 2-1/2" one. It is the only super cheap strop I have ever found adequate for actual use. He also has a website but not sure if the link is allowed.

 

[Biltong & Boerewors]

Windrose Extra Wide Leather Strop Straight Razor Sharpening Strop | eBay

Made from the finest cowhide. This leather strop features a hook/swivel loop which allows the strop to be attached to a range of hanging points while maintaining the flatness required for perfect stropping.

www.ebay.co.uk

Take a look at this one on eBay UK. I have one and have used it for a long time. Started cupping now, but I still think it's good value for money.