OK, I did a brief search, and didn't see anything that was very helpful.

I picked up a vintage Strop from E-bay, and the leather is in decent shape - and I've got a pretty good idea on where to start with getting it into serviceable condition.

However....

The canvas side is crazy. Well, I think it's canvas. It's so caked with what I can only assume is a paste of some sort, that it nearly looks like the leather.
Is there a preferred method of cleaning it?
Should I clean it?
Would it be better to just wipe off what I can (it's not "wet" at all), and re-paste?
Should I just try and use it as is and see what it does?

Thanks!!


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