Ye’Ole Straight~n~Strop Shop
Restoring the edge of history since 2016 • Kokomo, IN
Services

Bench work built for real shavers and collectors.

Choose what you need—or tell me the goal and I’ll recommend the best route. Mail‑in work welcome.

Honing & Edge Work

For daily shavers, restorations, and hard-to-fix edges.

  • Bevel setting & correction (chips, frowns, uneven wear)
  • Progression to finishing for comfort + keenness
  • Final stropping check and shave‑ready prep

Razor Restoration

Preserve character while bringing back function and pride.

  • Cleanup, rust management, stain reduction
  • Scale repair/rebuild options and re-pin
  • Geometry-conscious work (protect stamps when possible)

Strop Restoration

Bring vintage leather back to life.

  • Cleaning + conditioning and surface refresh
  • Hardware repair / replacement when needed
  • Edge cleanup and overall usability improvement
Want a simple price estimate? Send clear photos (tang stamp + full blade + problem areas) and tell me what “done” looks like.
Request a Quote

What to send for the fastest quote

Photos

  • Clear tang stamp (both sides)
  • Full blade (both sides)
  • Close-ups of edge damage, rust, cracks, scale issues

Details

  • Blade size (approx.) + maker if known
  • Goals: “daily shaver”, “collector piece”, “gift”, etc.
  • Any must‑keep items: stamps, patina, original scales