I recently got a 3" premium 1 from SRD. It is a wonderful strop. However, I've been noticing lately that I can't seem to strop as smoothly as I can on a 2.5". The 3" feels like it twists a little as I draw down it. I also feel like I can't tell as well how the spine is contacting the strop. Anyone else have any problems going to a wider strop?