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[quote=Tony Miller;120261]Brian,
I have one myself with the same diamond pattern but know nothing abiout the "why" of the design.

As a stretch on this idea does a bald tire have more friction...

Depends on the hide and the tanning process used blah blah. I would say that it is used by some for a pre-finish strop like linen but I prefer it for it's ability to hold pastes better.

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