Still have my original bridal leather 3 inch strop from Classicedge but it has some battle scars that I have repaired and it is still going. Most aspects of shaving with a straight require unbroken concentration. Let your mind wander and you could pay for it in equipment ruined or stitches required. It is not rocket science but it will let you know in no uncertain terms if you messed up. Other than that it is easy but not cheap.

Bob