As two of the three razors in my rotation are fairly old and were showing some hone wear when I started using them, I made the decision about six month ago to start using tape whenever I hone. One layer of electrical tape on the hones, no tape on the hanging strop.

I can get every bit as good an edge now as before I taped before honing.

Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
There are just way to many variables involved to make a blanket statement one way or the other...

What he said.