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I do realize that this is a bit like asking "what's the best razor?", but what strop should I start with for my imminent Moarteen Koraat?

All I know about strops is they come in leather, cotton, probably some other materials... and I seem to remember hearing denim works fine.

I'm in the USA, but buying from overseas isn't out of the question.

Thanks!

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[โ€“] PorkButtsNTaters666 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I would look for 2 things

  • width: you want to get a strop that is large enough to fit the whole edge (8 cm/3 inches should do it)
  • you probably want a leather plus linen strop, and not only leather

I have a Duke City strop, and it's perfectly serviceable

[โ€“] walden 3 points 1 month ago

That's two votes for Duke City. Sounds like a winner.

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