I've been playing with Straights for about a month and enjoying it. I bought an inexpensive strop and have been using it with expected results. The other day I nicked it for the first time.

I assume that since I see antique strops with nicks in them all the time that it won't hurt the razor to continue using it?

If this is going to keep happening I think I will just get a horse or a cow and keep em on hand for stropping purposes. This is where the leather/horsehide argument really comes into play. I think cows are more passive plus while I'm there I can get fresh milk for my morning coffee!