I have been reading a lot about strops on this site and other areas. Apparently in history the premier strop material was shell cordovan. NOw, I have sliced and diced a DOVO 3" wide strop since it was my first, but someday I would like to move up since now I no longer cut my strop.
In my search I found that most of the vendors here have strops that start at about $90 shipped, but the Kanayama strops are way higher. I also found a vendor who sell shell cordovan strops and my question is, why has no one on this site purchased one?
If this was historically the best material and from what I can tell and very expensive leather, why would no one buy one of these strops when they are priced cheaper that other non-shell cordovan strops?

I was just curious. I don't want to waste money and buy two strops when I can barely afford one. If I am going to buy the nicest strop possible, I just want to be well informed.

Thanks

Jaque