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yeah, and we talked about the shark thing too. but don't think anyone talked about the cottonseed oil on the canvass strop. has anyone tried that?

Others have said they existed but I don't know anyone who's tried one. If we have any fishermen here perhaps we could make one. :)

Here's an ad for one:

Author gives instructions on preparing linen strop. Coat with cottonseed oil, rub with glass bottle, then lead pipe. Never oiled a canvass - does it work?

And he thinks the shark hide is the...