Tony Miller ~ What's the difference between the Heirloom line and Old No.2?

I need a new strop.

No, I WANT a new strop. Nothing wrong with the Tony Miller Heirloom Horsehide I have other than it looking a little ratty. I am the second owner and the first had pasted the back of the linen. Over time, the leather has discolored. I don't use pastes and the discoloration annoys me so...

I want a new strop.

I absolutely love the light draw of the horsehide. What material were the Old No.2 strop made from?

I have an Heirloom Old #2 and it's steer hide. Note, its both an Heirloom AND a #2. (ah, just realized, its also an "Artisan" so that may make a difference)

Either way: Love it!

That just complicates things. I have a feeling I am not going to find what I want. Essentially the strop you've pictured but in horsehide. Those are the exact color combo I want in horsehide.

You can ask Tony if he plans to make any more horsehide strops, but I haven't seen him offer one in years. Maybe post a WTB?

Thanks... I've emailed Tony. Giving him some time to respond.

This ole boy has some really nice horse hide strops and he is also a fine man to deal with.

http://www.scrupleworks.com

Regards

Chasmo

Aldwyn said:

I have an Heirloom Old #2 and it's steer hide. Note, its both an Heirloom AND a #2. (ah, just realized, its also an "Artisan" so that may make a difference)

Either way: Love it!

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This is the strop I have coming from TM

Chasmo said:

This ole boy has some really nice horse hide strops and he is also a fine man to deal with.

http://www.scrupleworks.com

Regards

Chasmo

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Yes Torolf is my other choice. Waiting on a response from him as well.

panther308 said:

This is the strop I have coming from TM

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Supple, light draw, quiet, and looks and smells good too.. you made a good choice, IMHO!

Aldwyn said:

Supple, light draw, quiet, and looks and smells good too.. you made a good choice, IMHO!

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I received my shipping confirmation and can't wait for it to get here

Tony doesn't make HH strops anymore? That's a shame.

SliceOfLife said:

Tony doesn't make HH strops anymore? That's a shame.

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Nope... Per my emails with Tony, he was having challenges with obtaining the HH blanks that were up to par. He did say he MIGHT be producing them again if he can find the right supplier.. One can hope.

I am ordering a steerhide strop from Tony, to see how it compares to the HH I have now, but I also have a Scrupleworks Horween oil tanned HH coming for comparison...