Quote Originally Posted by JimmyHAD View Post
Depends on what you mean by messed up. My main strop looks like 60 miles of bad road and I'm still using it. Mainly to avoid messing up those that still look good. A light sanding of divots that stick up, glue any flaps from cuts with contact cement. Strops are mighty tough critters. Post a photo and people will be able to give you an informed opinion.
I was referring to Euclid440's comment on the rust being transferred to the strop. I don't see much on the strop. I think I almost have the bevel set. I'll be able to work more on it on the weekend.