Originally Posted by
cessnabird
Taping the spine WILL effect the bevel. It will put a double bevel on the edge (not a bad thing, more comfy shave that way). Do not tape it while using the norton 4k/8k. Only if you go to a barber hone and then chrome-ox or paste. Then remove the tape before stropping on the leather. I'm not sure if you should do 4k without tape, then maybe 8k with the tape if that's the only hone you have. I would ask Jockeys or the other experienced hone dudes out there. I'm still fairly new to honing so...