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Yes , apply oil after drying .
Some metal polish may help with the stains but aviod the edge for obvious reasons. You can be very area specifis with toothpicks , chopsticks or q-tips.

Hard to imagine you caused that spine wear with the amount of honing you describe. :shrug:

A clean canvas strop is part of maintence for many of us. Your decision really.

If spinewear is...