Ebay strops for beginners?
Ok so please excuse the total newbie questions I am about to ask. Im getting more an more confused with how to tell a good strop from junk. I am on a budget but also don't want to destroy a blade. Ive been looking on ebay at vintage strops an others. So many that its getting daunting. So my questions are.....
1. Is a strop a strop. Just different levels of leather an fancy?
2. Paddle or hanging for a total noob?
3. Are vintage strops ok to still use? An if so what should I look out for other than the obvious chunks missing in stropping area.
I know Ive been posting a lot of questions but want to start out right. As always thanks guys.