If anyone is looking for leather to make strops, I have found a great source in Brisbane.

Having rung various leather suppliers and struck a high level of disinterest in selling small quantities, (Other than "Yair mate, you can get offcuts here for about $20 to $30" ) I tried the Reverse Garbage shop in West End.

They have tubs of offcuts of various grades, at $12 a kg. You can buy whatever you need, so I have now got enough for 2 strops for the grand total of $4.50.

You'll find them in Montague St.