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    if people cut their strops by accident, i think cutting your wrist by accident would be rather bad

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    Quote Originally Posted by netsplit View Post
    if people cut their strops by accident, i think cutting your wrist by accident would be rather bad
    Definitely! Only confident stroppers should attempt stropping on yourself.

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    Why not simply strop on a towel? It would be more absorbant than your forearm.

    Other than that, do what you like! I can see you may enjoy the habit, as it gives a nice feel for the razor!

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    My only question would be doesn't the razor pick up oil and chemicals like natural acids and such from your skin not to mention bacteria? I think I'll use a towel.
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    I always clean and wipe the blade after stropping that way. I guess its no different than stropping on leather strops, as leather also contains acids that will corrode the blade (never store a knife in its sheath), as well as bacteria from the blade while shaving.... towels are good!

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