Originally Posted by
Lynn
I have been through so many strops that I can't even count them all. I usually go through them now in about 3-6 months because of all the honing I do. The metal particles simply imbed in them until they are ineffective for me. I have tried sanding and refinishing them with not very good results, so I switch them out now when they quit producting good results. I have gone to stropping 20-30 times on linen before leather after honing to extend the life a little.
I don't really cut them, but have been known to nick up most of the ones I use.
Have fun.