Thread: Help! Strop damaged or ok?

Hard to tell without seeing it, but I don't think it should be a problem. As long as it's quite small and not sticking up from the leather you should be just fine. (And hou will most likely put your own marks to it soon enough )

You can always give it a proper handrub (rub your palm up and down the strop) and see if it helps.

I'd check with the supplier and ask for a replacement. Any reputable seller would be glad to do so.

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Hard to tell without seeing it, but I don't think it should be a problem. As long as it's quite small and not sticking up from the leather you should be just fine. (And hou will most likely put your own marks to it soon enough )

You can always give it a proper handrub (rub your palm up and down the strop) and see if it helps.

I concur with Zephyr! After seeing the picture, I personally see no problem with the strop!!! I say use it and Strop Till You Drop!!

Daily or multiple hand rubbings won't hurt it one bit!!! Good thing that you didn't buy a Illinois 827 as you'd freak with all of the 'ribbings' that are pressed into it from the manufacturer! However it's my go to strop after honing!

Keep it, use it and enjoy it!!

Yeah, I agree. I don't think there is anything wrong with it at all, really.

I'd also agree about a Neil Miller strop. I have an English Bridle and linen strop from him and it's a work of art. Very beautiful, lovely draw on the leather and the linen is wonderful and smooth. The hardware is excellent as is the workmanship. I use it only on Sundays for my bedroom shaving stand shaves. BTW, you should see my daily stop; you'd be shocked at the condition yet it works fine!