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I would fear gluing the flap may create either a hard spot or a bump. Neither will be good for the edge. A dip or dimple (low spot) will not harm the edge or have any effect on stropping as it is such a small part of the entire surface the razor will pass over.

Tony

Originally Posted by Tony Miller

I would fear gluing the flap may create either a hard spot or a bump. Neither will be good for the edge. A dip or dimple (low spot) will not harm the edge or have any effect on stropping as it is such a small part of the entire surface the razor will pass over.

Tony

I think that's a good point about the gluing. As to the pumice, will the drug store variety do or is there a "special" pumice for leather?

Originally Posted by Tony Miller

I would fear gluing the flap may create either a hard spot or a bump. Neither will be good for the edge. A dip or dimple (low spot) will not harm the edge or have any effect on stropping as it is such a small part of the entire surface the razor will pass over.

Tony

Back when I was collaborating with NASA, I was using a huge air-bearing sled that rode on a big granite slab near optically flat. The bearings could crash on a ridge of a few thousands. the idea was that when granite chipped, it would leave no divot. Same thing here, I guess.