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I have found that you don't really need to put anything on a new strop, some believe in hand rubbing for the oils that transfer, but I,m not sure on that either, it might just contaminate the strop...

Two things, first cordovan is a finish, so rubbing a piece of steel will eventually wear away sone of that color that is applied. Second no matter what kind of leather or finish, it's still rubbing...