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For better or worse I spent a couple hours yesterday gently cleaning the strop with saddle soap and a soft brush and towel. Then applied a light coating of neatsfoot oil, maybe 1/2 tsp (about 5 ml)...

Sorry to keep following up with more comments/information, but as I read everyones' replies I think of more to write.

Presently, to my touch the "SHARPEN" and "FINISH" sides feel exactly the same....

I should have added that I read the posts on re-conditioning a strop so I understand that process... errr... mostly. Since there isn't a linen side would anyone have suggestions on how best to treat...

A couple years back my Aunt gave me a strop that she said had been my grandfather's. Grandpa was born in 1899 so it is possible this strop is 80 years old. It is two pieces of leather sewn at each...