Freedom, how did sanding down the strop go? I ask because I have a Certifyd strop that is in need of some rejuvenation, but I've been hesitant to take sandpaper to it the way I do with my Tandy leather homemade strops. I found mine in an antique store right after starting to learn how to shave with a straight razor, and I've grown quite attached to it. I'd love to use it again, but on the same note, I'd hate to ruin it.