Thanks for the input. I was looking at the Buffalo and would love to try that too, but I really wanted the horse. It has been several years since I've gotten a new strop, looking forward to it.I have most of the Strops that Duke city offers, that Italian horse is my favorite. I love his buffalo for my travel, its a tank, you not going to damage that thing packing it a duffel bag. His cloth leaves a little to be desired, I usually swap it out with 3" fire hose or canvas from Razor Emporium .