As long as you use good stropping technique, I foresee no problems. Remember to go slow and pay attention to your spline and edge contact throughout the stroke. Do you have a pic of the area of concern? Burs, chips, and other edge defects present a concern if present.Hey there Possum I have a question…..I recently muted the toe on a straight of mine by gently drawing the tip down the edge of my water stone. Will the tip now pose a threat to my strop next time I use it???? Thanks in advance.