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Thanks - this is exactly what I was doing and somehow it got my index finger. I try to get the oil off the entire blade before I strop (I use mineral oil btw).

I am going to try the hot water /...

ok so wow I'm embarassed to be writing this but how do you wipe the oil off your blade before stropping? I was using a tissue to wipe it and I can't believe it but I sliced my finger. It's not bad...