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Are you leading with the toe of the blade, flat or heel? Toe leading would be a bad idea with a spike or square point.

Although I might contact the seller of the razor before sanding it. That really does not sound right if the edge of the spine is that sharp.

Ignore me, better advice while I was writing.

Not an expert, but please post pics of both the strop and razor. Definitely not how it's supposed to go. More experienced gents will chime in soon I'm sure. Pics will hopefully help them get a...