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So here's the jist. Bought a natural strop of SRD for my first, jacked it up some, bought another for when I was more proficient. Busted out the other one a few weeks ago and noticed a hump going long ways from the logo and about 3 inches toward the handle. Thought some palm ribbing would work it out, it hasn't. Along the hump the razor only makes contact in the center, bout an inch width. Amy suggestions to flatten it out?
Thanks in advance,
Maxx
There is the get it warm Damp and pull on it. So the hump is from storage?? Or an anomalous bump. Pictures now would help. No pressure and taut . 2 pictures neededQuote:
Originally Posted by Maxx
It's super hard to see it, I'll post some pictures of it tomorrow though. Not sure it's from storage since it's been in the sealed plastic and flat on the floor until I opened it. I'll get some pics up tomorrow though, it just looks like a few veins branching out, maybe there was a tendon or throbbing vein on that part of the cow...beats me.
Keep rubbing the hump, it will eventually go down,. :beer2:
If its hard to see it aint no big deal. Tendons and Leather while from the same animal, are anatomically worlds apart.
Wipe with a damp rag every couple days to rehydrate the leather then when dry condition how ever you usually do your strops..plam rubs, neatsfoot, etc
If you buy a new item it should be perfect and not require you to jimmy with it. if the defect is enough to cause a loss of contact when you strop I'd send it back for a replacement.
So here's the best I can do with pics:
First is hanging loose
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Second is pulled taught
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Third is obviously with a razor on it "flat" for reference, strop is also pulled taught again
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You think it would be reasonable to ask for a refund or replacement given it's been about months that I bought it (although only used lightly for a few weeks)?
I think that the only people who can really answer your questions are the fine folks at SRD. Clearly this is something I would have thought the strop maker would have caught when making the strop, but anyone can have an off day. Drop SRD a line and see what they say.
Regards
Christian
First you have the blade facing the wrong direction. I guess you could cut it off.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maxx
No in all seriousness if it bothers you then ask for a replacement or refund.
I would run with that strop based on those pictures. Pulled taut it and if I couldnt feel it.
Plus if you pulled up short on your stroke you would never touch it.
I would strop on that with no reservations.
But it is yours. You must make an informed decision on how you feel about it.
Did you try a warm Compress to the area?
Those marks look like a cow ran into a wire on the fence. I have had them and had no problems.
Great job with the pictures.
We cant help you with what is unseen. Thank-you for that.
So I rubbed lightly with a damp cloth and then by palm when dry, then again, then like 30 laps with a smooth, round glass. That seemed to get it pretty well. Maybe a few more nights like that. Also gave a try stropping in a windshield wiper motion, I liked that.
As for SRD, I read their policy and I'm over a month from purchase plus took it out and used it, plus I'm not big on returns, shipping etc. Unless I have to. All in all I think it will be fine. Damp cloth made a world of difference, wasn't sure if water and leather were a nono.
Thanks alot guys!
Water is essential. Leather dries out and loses its elasticity that's why you see people who take care of tack and saddle wash their leather regularly before conditioning. It raises the grain and gets the grime and grit out better too
Yep a damp cloth to clean your strop regularly, never hurts, also if your one of the guys who use oil, you usually need to wipe with a damp cloth to open up the leather to accept the oil, I think what your doing will work , maybe a few more sessions with the bottle, Good luck,mand for the future it's best to just go straight to the place you bought t first, then come to us. Tc
Yah...what he saidQuote:
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