FS/FT: Ambrose (Jose) Hard Compressed Horsehide Strop - Long strop

**heirkb** · 09-14-2010, 02:19 PM

This is one of Jose's new leathers. It's made out of hard compressed horsehide and has what he described as a buttery draw. I've dealt with this type of leather before and I'm really impressed at how supple it is after Jose's break in process. As you can see in one of my pictures, it's very flexible and not just a stiff strip of hide.

It's about 2.5 inches wide by 24 inches long. That's the size of my Kanoyama 50,000, but since this doesn't have too many stamps, it's got more stropping surface. There's only one stamp at the bottom end of the strop and it's faint on this particular strop. You can ask Jose (Ambrose) if you don't believe me that it's one of his strops.

I got this strop in a trade, but I'm pretty sure Jose's asking 68 USD for these. I'd like 65 USD for this strop. The only thing I'm actually interested in trading for is an Ambrose strop of this size but in his Spanish Horsehide. If you have a genuine Asano Koma nagura or a kamisori, I'd also be interested ;)

As always, please ask for insurance if you'd like me to get it. I cannot afford to cover all the packages I send out, so if you're really worried, then please pay the extra 5-10 bucks it usually costs to insure your package. The only thing the USPS ever lost for me was a limited edition razor that I had bought for myself

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**heirkb** · 09-14-2010, 02:21 PM

The picture of the stamp is upside down, but you can kinda see the stamp.
I don't really know why my pictures are showing up turned in all these weird positions...

**ambrose** · 09-14-2010, 03:06 PM

Here is some help for a great guy

Here is a pic I just took for you of the logo, its a light impression and I used natural light to make it show.

**domino** · 09-14-2010, 04:24 PM

Another ambrose gem...

**heirkb** · 09-14-2010, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by ambrose

Here is some help for a great guy

Here is a pic I just took for you of the logo, its a light impression and I used natural light to make it show.

Thanks for the posting the picture.

Can't wait to see what you do to that Puma.

**lz6** · 09-14-2010, 09:56 PM

Ambrose does great work with his strops.

**ganboyi** · 09-14-2010, 11:44 PM

He does indeed. I have one of the Spanish Leather strops in the corto size (kinda now wish I had a bigger one too!) and I wouldn't trade it for anything. It is my favourite strop bar none.

**SliceOfLife** · 09-15-2010, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by ganboyi

He does indeed. I have one of the Spanish Leather strops in the corto size (kinda now wish I had a bigger one too!) and I wouldn't trade it for anything. It is my favourite strop bar none.

Excuse me while I lovingly stroke my Clasico... That's a good strop. Yes, you are. Yes, you are. (Affectionate coo-ing sounds)

**heirkb** · 09-15-2010, 02:21 PM

I have one trade offer and I'm waiting for pictures. If you want this strop, PM me and I'll put you 2nd in line.

**ganboyi** · 09-15-2010, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by SliceOfLife

Excuse me while I lovingly stroke my Clasico... That's a good strop. Yes, you are. Yes, you are. (Affectionate coo-ing sounds)

I was wondering how long this strop would last, seems like a very good deal to me. goodluck to buyer and seller.

**heirkb** · 09-16-2010, 01:17 PM

No updates on the trade yet. Bump in case anyone wants to have first dibs if my trade falls through.

**heirkb** · 09-19-2010, 03:00 PM

Ok enough waiting. I've gotten no contact, so this is once again available for sale.
Bump for anyone who wants to buy it.
I'm interested in trades for Naniwas, kamisoris, koma nagura, Ambrose Spanish strop, or nice straights (especially a wonderedge ;) )