I'm not sure if this would be more appropriate in the stropping section or not but here goes.

Say I have a non shave ready razor. I have a selection of stones but none of them are above 1000 grit. If I were to properly set the bevel, with the edge able to shave arm hair, would it be possible to strop it to the point where it could pass the shave test? Given of course you have a proper strop, proper technique, infinite amount of time and alot of endurance.

I was just curious. It seem leather is abrasive enough to smooth, straighten, maintain an edge. If it were possible to bring it to “shave ready” wouldn’t you just be able to just strop longer instead of “touching it up” on a stone?