Thread: Nicks in strop

I have some nicks in my strop, i was wondering what the best way to repair it would be.

Originally Posted by GhostRida

I have some nicks in my strop, i was wondering what the best way to repair it would be.

If the nicks have flaps that you can lift. Contact cement is a great fix for those. If there isn't any flaps, you can sand down the nicks with either a ordinary pumice stone or 150 grit sandpaper.

I use pliobond to fix flaps I buy it at ACE Hardware. if you want to sand it I use pumice or a ladys finger nail file.

ok, i'll try the sanding, anything else to be done after it's sanded down?

Originally Posted by GhostRida

ok, i'll try the sanding, anything else to be done after it's sanded down?

It sounds as if sanding will take care of the problem. Rubbing the area with your hand after sanding will deposit enough oil to take of the fresh area.

After many years of experience using a strop and many years of having my wife interrupt me while I'm stropping, my advice would always be prepared, because you will nick the strop again.

Anybody who says they have a strop with no nicks is either single or tells fibs.

Incidentally, if you just cut them out, you'll never notice the effect on your edge.

Just for the record, there is a Wiki entry about repairing a strop: Strop treatment - Straight Razor Place Wiki

Lol, single or telling fibs.
The sanding worked a treat and i rubbed the area, thanks for the advice guys.

I'm glad it worked out for you.