Hm, I read your previous post. Sometimes, you actually have to soak the strop, for a long time, and then lay it flat to dry...

Stropping motion cannot really do that much damage unless you do something really crazy? Don't worry about it too much, just pay attention and don't press hard

Cheers
Ivo

Quote Originally Posted by rupert87 View Post
I know, it just seems a little odd. If you accidently catch the wood, you could do the blade a lot of damage. I tried sorting the old strop out but it really wasn't taking it well!