Merit Strop

A friend gave me this beautiful old 24"x 2 1/2" strop. It needs some TLC but its in pretty good condition as is. I've worked a bit of Bickmore "Bick4" conditioner into the leather and it soaked up fast. I don't want to blow it, so I'm asking, what's my best options for a resto. Thanks Freddie

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Sorry I'm having trouble with my photos, never happened like this before.

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Originally Posted by MisterClean

A friend gave me this beautiful old 24"x 2 1/2" strop. It needs some TLC but its in pretty good condition as is. I've worked a bit of Bickmore "Bick4" conditioner into the leather and it soaked up fast. I don't want to blow it, so I'm asking, what's my best options for a resto. Thanks Freddie

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Let's try this--

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Nice strop.

Very nice strop, and I'm sure Mike or Tom will help ya along.



And Roy fixing pictures? :thinking: :dropjaw: :rofl2:

I'd say a good cleaning with saddle soap, and let dry.
Then start hydrating with a damp rag and neats foot or mink oil, from the backside of the strop.

Let dry, between applications, and test for suppleness.

I've found that if I over hydrate, I can remove a bit of oil with a clean cotton rag, dampened with rubbing alcohol.

YMMV

I do have the matching razor for that, Freddie. :nj

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