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SCALPMASTER Barber Strop 23.5

SCALPMASTER Barber Strop 23.5" Long and 2.2" Wide Horse Hide BB-BS1

SCALPMASTER Barber Strop 23.5
$ 11.99

Score By Feature

Based on 371 ratings
Value for money
8.09
Craftsmanship
7.06
For beginners
5.86

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Product Description

Horsehide and canvas strap, 23 and a half inches long and 2 and a half inches wide.
Horsehide and canvas strap, 23 and a half inches long and 2 and a half inches wide.
This kit includes a swivel with nut and bolt, a hang clip and ergonomic handles.

Questions & Answers

If you had to order the various surfaces in any way, how would you do it? Which would you prefer to use first, the white or the black?

My knife is being carved with this strop. First, I give the blade a new double edge by rubbing it with an Arkansas white oil stone. When my angle is 20 degrees, I go back and forth ten to twelve times on the stone. Following that, I use the white strop to remove the burs from the knife edge. I strop the blade no more than ten times back and forth before sealing it. My strop is leather, and I use it to finish the strop for a nice, clean Do not strop more than ten to twelve The strops must be used to the full extent. The new edge can also be damaged if you strain too much. When you reach the end of the strop, bring the blade up on the strop and make sure the knife is flat on the If you do this, you will have a razor sharp edge.

How can you prolong the life of disposable razors with this?

The answer is not clear. The blade on the disposable may be long enough so that you pick up the correct angle on the blade. By very gently stropping the razor, you should be able to achieve 4-inches of grip Begin by repeating 8 times on the white one, and then repeat it on the brown one. Honing the blade with this should do the trick. Whether it feels smooth or like a piece of glass will become apparent when you use it. You will be made a guinea pig for this experiment. You will do well.

Rather than a piece of canvas between two sheets of plastic, my case had a plastic sheet between two sheets of canvas, so there was no canvas That one seems to be defective, isn't it?

A strip of canvas and a strip of leather was attached to the one I ordered. This is the way I received mine. If this is not what you received, I believe it was assembled incorrectly. The one he uses frequently is loved by my husband. I hope this was helpful to

Could you please let me know whether the strop comes rolled up? Thank you. Since there would probably be a bigger shipping weight if it were unrolled, I don't want it to be. Is that okay?

Having received your email, I thank you very much. There is no charge for shipping if it is rolled up, because we want to save the customer money.

Selected User Reviews For SCALPMASTER Barber Strop 23.5" Long and 2.2" Wide Horse Hide BB-BS1

Great for the price
4/5

I had to buy a new stop after cutting my old one almost in half due to a momentary lapse in concentration. My strop had broken so I bought the first one I could find online with quick shipping without too much concern for the quality. The item arrived within 2 days of ordering it with Amazon Prime. In short, I found a usable strop for less than 12 bucks in less than 48 hours. My current crisis was over and until I can buy a better replacement, I had something to shave with until I can get one. It seemed to me that way. I just realized that I never ordered the My satisfaction with the quality of this strop continued after I broke it in. There was no need to break in the leather as it was nice and thick. It was also nice to see the linen/canvas side. There is a softness to the fabric that allows the blade to glide well. You can use it both sides, and the middle insert is stiff enough so that there is no sagging while stropping and it does not make the fabric tough on your It doesn't get much better than this for your money. I can't give it a perfect score because there are better strops out there, but you'd be hard pressed to get a better bargain anywhere else. It's only the cheap dye that they used to tan the leather that I have an issue with. During the first few minutes I was breaking it in, a lot of the brown dye came If you are preparing the strop, apply mineral oil or neatsfoot oil with an old cloth or towel that you do not mind throwing away afterward, as a lot of the pigment in the leather will stain anything it comes into You do not need to use your brush if you are a traditional type who uses shave lather to treat the leather. If you use lather, rub it in with your hands and wear latex gloves so you don't stain your skin. If you have a fine badger hair brush the dye will certainly stain the bristles, and perhaps even on your face next time you shave. As soon as the leather has been sufficiently oiled and is ready for use, the dye no longer causes problems making this strop as durable and functional as any other.

Maia Pearson
Maia Pearson
| Feb 18, 2021
The information I needed was just what I needed
5/5

Since I am 61 years old, I know how to sharpen knives and how to maintain Aside from knowing how to type on this computer, I do not know much about computers. It was the largest one I saw. It was as large as a room. I'll get back to the review in a moment. After receiving the strop in the mail, I have to say that I have not had any issues with the reviews that I read before purchasing it. Despite the supplication that I had in mind, the strop that I received arrived in good condition. have put leather softener on it several times to make it more pliable. I think that this was helpful, even though it wasn't necessary. The Razer Edge gives me a fast Razer edge whenever I need it. It doesn't matter how sharp a knife is, if it's not If you would like a very sharp edge, this is the one you should get. I think it was a wise investment. In addition to the good price, I should mention that the quality was good too.

Angelina Little
Angelina Little
| May 08, 2021
The experience was good
5/5

I just wanted to let you know that the Scalpmaster Barber Strop is getting Wasatch Beauty is where I bought mine. This was my first time ordering online, and it was good. The order shipped the same day I placed it, even though it was placed in the afternoon. A sealed plastic bag with a shipping envelop and loose loops were situated when it arrived (not folded or rolled). There is a finished edge to the leather and it is stiff, smooth, with no crazing. I can see that the canvas is 100% synthetic. The metal fasteners are not beautiful but are functional the canvas has a course side and a smooth side. Strong enough to be used. According to the report, the origin of the product is As a whole, the strop is in excellent condition. It softened up after it was exposed to mink oil to become more Although the dye runs a bit and some color came off on the rag I used to apply the oil (3 applications), this is no more of an issue than what I encounter with a good pair of boots or a tool belt I recently purchased. While I am not a part of the company or industry, I do not see the dye as an issue and the leather is smooth without the bumps and gouges some people have complained about (no, I do not work for the company or

i have experienced success with the strop, and i am happy with it. It requires patience, preparation, consistent application, and TLC, just as it is with everything relating to straight razor applications. 9. 5 out of 10 for Wasatch Beauty and 9 out of 10 for the strop (I prefer real canvas to synthetics, but it works for now). In the meantime, I have been breaking in a leather strop with my secondary razor and am not applying any paste, oil, or other conditioners (other than the initial break-in). Please let me know if this is helpful.

Caleb Joseph
Caleb Joseph
| Apr 16, 2021
The system is effective
4/5

The skin on mine was extremely dry and stiff. As I have been using it for quite some time, I have found that it does a pretty good job now after rubbing in some saddle soap on the smooth side and jeweler's rouge on the rough side. Having thrown away the canvas strop, I went on with my life. There's no need for it, in my opinion. While it required a little breaking in, it has since proven to be well worth the investment. Although the hardware is cheap, it has held up For example, I use it to sharpen woodworking tools that I clamp to my workbench. There is really not much to complain about with its size.

Amari Pearce
Amari Pearce
| Jun 06, 2021
The best full size strop I have ever seen
5/5

An excellent deal when it comes to strops. It is made of thick This strop is as big as what you see in barber shops. We are not sure what kind of material the canvas side is made of because it appears extra heavy. This seems to be a good product. A high level of craftsmanship appears to have been done. It had a slight defect on the edge of the leather of one of the side panels. The item has a small hole in it. I sanded it down and it worked fine. To use on the strop, I purchased Fromm strop dressing. At the moment, it seems like the world is awash in strops. It is highly recommended to try both of these. I expect this strop to last for generations to come.

Darius Bates
Darius Bates
| Jul 06, 2021
Knives work well with this
5/5

My friend and I picked up this razor strop at a very low price to test using sharpening compound on it. We used the compound on it to sharpen and polish the edge on our butcher knives after having sharpened them on a stone. It worked well. As of yet, I have not stropped any of my straight razors on it.

Carolyn Snyder
Carolyn Snyder
| Dec 26, 2020
Good strop for the price
5/5

I had been using a "practice" strop I got with my razor, but it was not up to the task. Considering the price difference, I find this product to be very good, and I have seen an improvement in the quality of my shaves. Some negative reviews state that the strop isn't flat, but I believe that is more to do with the way the item was shipped and handled than anything to do with the quality of the item itself. This strop seems to have worked well for me.

Ari Wells
Ari Wells
| Feb 10, 2021
There is no quality in this
3/5

It has a bad spot in the middle, but it.

Jakari Sharp
Jakari Sharp
| Mar 22, 2021

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