A straight razor's performance is dependent on its edge and in order to keep its edge sharp, there are certain kinds of instruments one uses, such as a honing stone or a straight razor strop. Many of the razor strops are made from heavy duty materials like horse hides and can be used everyday if needed.
Old Dog Fine Razor Strop, Classic 905
This is a generous U.S. made Strop, hand made and fully gained using horse hide, bark tanned and a finish from the ancient Cordovan process by the Horween Co. of Chicago Illinois. Horween is the oldest surviving supplier of horse hide tanning products in the USA and a major supplier of stropping leathers since 1905. The front part of the leather piece is designed for daily use because it is straight. The back piece is hand embossed with a diamond Russian pattern and can be used when the razor begins to pull.
American Made Xtra Wide Mountain Strop with Swivel and Handle
Custom crafted by a legend in mile-high Idyllwild, California named Mountain Mike. Both novice and experienced straight razor strop users could benefit from using this strop. This is the largest strop on the market, measuring 3"x26" and is in fact two separate straps joined together. One strap is made of prime quality black Latigo leather and the other is made from plain cow hide. This unique strop is finished at the top with a stainless steel swivel clasp and a generous handle at the bottom.
DOVO Prima Rindleder Strop, Two Sided
Imported from the world's finest cutlery capital, Solingen, Germany, this high quality strop will put the best edge possible on a straight razor with minimum effort on your part. Made of prime quality leather on the front and a linen strop on the back, the Prima Rindleder's linen side will produce the same effects as lightly honing the razors edge and can extend the period of time between honing.
Thiers-Issard Double Sided Sharpening Strop with Case
This straight razor strop is said to be craftsmanship and quality unequaled. It is recommended to use a paste with this straight razor strop in order to receive the best possible sharpened straight razor possible. Theirs-Issard is made of fine hardwood and has a Hollowed Body to provide just the right amount of 'spring' to its surface and a comfortable, smooth handle for easy use. These two leather surfaces are intended especially for sharpening and maintaining a razors edge.
Thiers-Issard "Extra Wide" Double Sided Sharpening Strop
This unique extra wide double sided straight razor strop was requested time and time again by seasoned straight razor users. This 3"x11" TI Paddle Strop makes stropping a pleasure. When combined with the diamond stropping paste, this straight razor strop is all the tool a individual needs to periodically sharpen their daily shavers. It's made of natural hardwood and has a Hollowed Body to provide just the right amount of 'spring' to its surface and a comfortable, smooth handle for easy use.