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Willie
This is how strop works. Strop will straight the edge basically. Strop will not bring sharpness of the edge if it has already damaged.I assume you do have bad strop and your edge already has...

Great if you will need more help just ask. Be patient.
Gl

You mean just start to honing or shaving?
if you strop is crap then doesn't matter what type edge you will have strop will kill it.
the cheapest is Kenrup strop and it is worth every cent you spend...