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    Default Can a strop be restored?

    I have one of my Grandfathers strops. Is this usable or merely a memento.Name:  IMG_1609.jpg
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    I am sure you can restore it. I just finished a similar old strop restoration today. Try this http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...fyd-saved.html. FYI, Austin

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    Id say it depends on how bad it has been treated over the years. Folded or lots of cuts or rips or dried out to where its crubbling could cause a no go. But keep it for the memories. It never hurts to try and if its beyond help then its still a keeper. Good luck.
    It's just Sharpening, right?
    Jerry...

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    Get some Ballistol at ballistol.com to treat the leather. Ballistol is also a great CLP & so much more. I use it on all my leather in the house except rough out leather.

    Slawman

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