Church Of The Brethren
Continuing the work of Jesus. Peacefully. Simply. Together.Sorry, No Sunday Sales
My storefront is closed today. I do not conduct business, make sales, or answer business inquiries on Sundays. I invite you to take this day of rest to spend time with your family, your friends and your maker as I am. I and my products will be available again on Monday .
Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it Holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God.
3" Artisan Steerhide Strop, Availability Update, May 17th.
Current Backlog Is Now About 3 Weeks
Due to an overwhelming request for my strops I had been working to a waitlist rather than listing them for purchase here directly. At this point my backlog is about 3 weeks so any requests taken now will be started around the first week of June. If you wish to get on the waitlist just email me with which strop you are interested in (or if you need help choosing), any desired options, and whether this will be shipping to the US or elsewhere. When I am able to start your strop I will then send a Paypal invoice for your payment. This is a no obligation waitlist so if things change on your end before I make your strop just let me know. As this is just a sideline for me and I typically build just 6 to 8 strops per week it is impossible to keep up with the demand for my products. I thank you for your interest in my strops and apologise for the long lead time. Once the immediate requests slow down I will go back to listing for direct storefront purchases.
Premium Heirloom Leather Strops
I make 2", 2 1/2" and 3" Artisan™ strops with either Dee Ring Grips or my heavy 3-ply Handles. I will also produce a Traditional 2 1/2" Old No.2™ Strop with a plain, straight cut end. All of my strops come with your choice of my firm, fine weave 100% Cotton or my upgraded natural Genuine Linen. No mystery cloth here! And don't forget that my strops have always featured modular construction for easy replacement of components and I offer an inexpensive Practice strop option that is available when you purchase one of my top quality strops. Thanks!
Synthetic Vegan Friendly Strops
Great news for those who wanted to get into straight razor shaving but we unable because all the strops on the market were made from leather. I offer strops in my exclusive Vegan Friendly Synthetic material that peforms nearly as well as leather and is super durable. I now offer a 2 1/2" Vegan Friendly strop with Dee Ring Grips at the bottom and a choice of standard firm Cotton or my Genuine Natural Fiber. This does have a considerably heavier draw than real leather but it can be compensated for by using a very light hand or by preping the strop with a light coat of mineral oil then wiping it clean. This leave a slight lubrication that last for a week or so before needing to be renewed.
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Colossians 3:23 (King James Version)
~ The Heirloom Razor Strop Co. ~
Designer And Maker Of The Original Latigo Strops !
Hand Crafted Strops and Leather Goods Directly From The Craftsman
Thanks for looking at my products. This is a small, Christian owned and run business and my products are all made here by hand, by me. I'm not a big business with a storefront or staff, and I don't stock and resell some other makers products or have others simply manufacture to my design. I am the craftsman, the manufacturer and the designer.
All of my products are designed, cut and finished completely within my own shop. My familiar strop, handle and cap designs, and the use of modular construction are now common with other makers. All of these innovations started here at The Heirloom Razor Strop Company and were based on my years of experience in leatherworking. My designs and materials have evolved the past 7 years through hands on testing of many prototypes and much positive customer feedback. When you buy an Heirloom Strop you buy from the designer and the maker.
The Difference Is In The Details
The components for my products are made here in small runs each week and then assembled to order one at a time as I fill each request. I don't make up dozens of strops and simply fill orders, I build to your requests from my proven designs and materials. My designs and leather options will vary from time to time but will always be from materials that have proven themselves over the years.
My Steerhide is hand selected and hand worked to provide just the right feel. Every piece is cut one at a time to insure the best surface quality. My Steerhide strops are cut only from premium #1 grade hides. Typically 60% of the hide is deemed usable for what I will put my Heirloom™ name on. The rest becomes trim pieces or is thrown away as waste. If I would not own and use it myself, I will not sell it.
Notice the detail work that goes into my strops. All edges are beveled, rounded, burnished and when appropriate beaded as well for a finished look. The handles and end caps are all edge dyed to enhance the finish and all screw heads are aligned for a more uniform appearance. This all takes more time but is the only proper way to do the job. I don't build for speed and efficiancy, I build for quality and to do the best job possible. My strops don't only need to perform well, they must be built well. The difference really is in the details.
My Artisan™, Heirloom™, Old No.2™, Notovan™, and Old Timer™ strops are of my own design and trademarked names and are only available directly through me. Please note that similar looking designs, and "Heirloom" and "Artisan" named strops and sets found elsewhere are simply copies neither made by, nor endorsed by me.
International Orders
International customers, please use e-mail to place your orders. Due to another 2013 USA Postal Service increases typical Priority Mail shipping for strops to Canada is now $28.00 and to the rest of the world is $42.00. Please be aware that customs charges and duties will also likely apply upon arrival and that I must declare and honest and accurate value as merchandise on the shipping documents.
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3" Heirloom Artisan Steerhide Strop w/Handles
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Artisan 3" Steerhide! This 3" Version Of The Old No. 2™ Is Made With My 8 - 9oz Specially Finished Steerhide. With A Medium Weave Cotton or Genuine Linen Second Component And Handles
Currently A 3 Week Waitlist
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- Price: $94.00
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3" Heirloom Artisan Steerhide Strop w/ Dee Rings
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Artisan 3" Steerhide! This 3" Version Of The Old No. 2™ Is Made With My 8 - 9oz Specially Finished Steerhide. With A Heavy Cotton or Genuine Linen Second Component And Dee Rings
Currently A 3 Week Waitlist
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- Price: $82.00
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2 1/2" Heirloom Artisan Steerhide Strop w/ Handles
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Artisan 2 1/2" Steerhide! This Version Of The Old No. 2™ Is Made With My New 7oz Specially Finished Steerhide. With A Fine Weave Cotton or Genuine Linen Second Component And Handles
Currently A 3 Week Waitlist
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- Price: $89.00
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2 1/2" Heirloom Artisan Steerhide Strop w/ Dee Rings
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Artisan 2 1/2" Steerhide! This Version Of The Old No. 2™ Is Made With My New 7oz Specially Finished Steerhide. With A Fine Weave Cotton or Genuine Linen Second Component And Dee Rings
Currently A 3 Week Waitlist
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- Price: $77.00
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2 1/2" Heirloom Steerhide "Old No. 2" Traditional Strop
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An Extra Long 2 1/2" Traditional Styled Strop. The "Old No. 2"™ Traditional Is Made With My New 8 to 9oz Special Finish Steerhide.
Currently A 3 Week Waitlist
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- Price: $80.00
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2" Old School Heirloom Artisan Steerhide Strop
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Artisan 2" Steerhide! This Version Of The Old No. 2™ Is Made With My New 7oz to 8oz. Specially Finished Steerhide. With A Fine Weave Cotton or Genuine Linen Second Component And Dee Rings Or Heavy 3-Ply Handles
Currently A 3 Week Waitlist
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- Price: $69.00
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2 1/2" Heirloom Artisan Synthetic Vegan Friendly Strop
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An Heirloom™ Original! My 2 1/2" Artisan™ Synthetic Strop Is A Unique Vegan Friendly Model With A Smooth Cotton or Genuine Linen second component. An Heirloom Razor Strop Exclusive
Currently A 3 Week Waitlist
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- Price: $77.00
