
Originally Posted by
huntmol
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Why is the secondary bevel created by adding two layers of tape after the initial bevel is set and sharpened? I would think that the best compromise between sharpness and edge longevity would come by sharpening the razor up to 8000 grit using one layer of tape, and then only adding one more layer of tape for the final light strokes on the finishing hone.
Any thoughts, guys?