I had a thought tonight while playing with a new to me used strop. I cleaned it a little and have rubbed it with my hand etc. but the act of stropping itself seems to have the most favorable effect of bringing it back to life. As I saw it hanging there tonight I thought I would give it a little exercise. My latest favorite doesn't need 300 strokes a day so I grabbed a couple that I haven't used in a while. My mind wanders while I strop so that is why I never can give an accurate stroke count! So here was my thinking.

Stropping removes oxidation that my eyes at least cannot see. Even oiled these blades have not been used in months. Stropping and re oiling is not going to hurt them but would it help keep them in top condition for the next time it strikes my fancy to use them? Does anyone do anything like this or should I go on to my next daydream?

Tim