I thought that the Kanayama was a pretty good price (read; it tipped it over my value/cost threshold) when it included the razor, and due to philisophical objections, I doubt I'll ever have the pleasure of owning SRD's stops. I like the idea of helping to support a fellow craftsman too. Ambrose's strops though.... one of those might be on my wish list.... He just needs to pin down his cotton component and I'd be all over those.
I have a TM, but I found I really don't like it. The Latigo has a really weird pattern and texture that's come up with use, and I find myself bouncing between the hardware like a ping-pong ball as it seems a bit short. That's saying something too, because I'm not a big guy. I'm hoping I can ditch the TM when the Kanayama comes in, but I keep hearing that the linen leaves a little something to be desired. I've given a little thought to treating the TM linen with beeswax as they did back in the day, but that's something that can't be undone...
Sorry, Tok, for hijacking your thread.
Cheers,
-Chris