Quote Originally Posted by Zephyr View Post
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!!