So if I can get the sandpaper and smooth the nicks out, what if I don't have any of that conditioner/oil (neatsfoot )? Can I use the strop again w/out any conditioning other than the oil on my hand after smoothing out the nicks w/sandpaper?
Oh, one more. Is it good to rub the sandpaper on the whole surface of the strop, or just the small area where the nicks are?
Below are picks of my Filly with nicks. All the nicks are on the sides of the strop, not the surface. The last pic shows water spots on the surface of the strop caused by accidental splashing.
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