Well, ofcourse. We all had to start once. That's why I got one of the seconds in the first place. Since they already have minor and cosmeticcosmetic imperfections, even if I do nick mine in the beginning, it won't be too bad once I fix it up.
Eventually I reached the point where I can be confident that I won't nick my strop but it works so well, I don't need to get a "first" lol.