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  1. 02-05-2015, 05:02 PM #11
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    Looks fine to me
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    I had a few scratches in my strops from a rough edge on the spine of one of my razors. I just out them on a flat work top and rubbed them down with sandpaper. Came out fine.
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    Would never use sandpaper on a strop for fear that some of it may get imbeded in the leather.
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    Quote Originally Posted by noonshyne View Post
    Found an Illinois 127 strop at a thrift store for $4. The linen is great, but the leather has been scratched. Can I save this leather or trash it?

    Thanks, Chuck
    just use it the scratches will eventually vanish with use If it is very dry put a few drops of neetsfoot on it no probs!
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