After looking at the prices of leather strops, both here and on eBay, why couldn't a guy go to the local Tandy Leather store and get a 3 x 24" piece of nice leather? It would be much easier, cheaper and quicker than ordering over the Net. I am a newbie so if I ruin it, so what. I have a leather sewing machine so I can alter or add to it as I please. Opinions?