Hi there. I recently picked up a used Stihl chainsaw chain that is a few drive links longer than I need for my Stihl MS 171. I have watched videos and such to see how they are removed and such. I have a small portable chain breaker device, and am ready to do it, but I have just one little question. I have a new tie strap to join the chain together again, but it is not a Stihl brand one. This will be the only one I probably do, and the shop wants $12 to do it, or $6 for a package of Stihl tie straps of which I need only one. So, is it alright to use a tie strap made by someone else on a Stihl chain? Thank you.