Snake Brand are the best IMO. No humble included. I've build rods with the agate strippers, and they are beautiful. But my taste has gone also to Mildrum strippers. More practical I think. I did have an agate stripper come off. Had to cut off the guide and send it back to Mike. No questions asked. I like the change. Half my rods- agate, half Mildrum. All Snake Brand Guides. Great combinations.