Thread: Should I have this Coticule bout cut?

Hi,

I just ordered this la veinette coticule bout vrom Jarrod @thesuperiorshave, after debating what kind of stone to get in my limited price range. I posted in another thread here on srphttp://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...ze-please.html, and received allot of help.
My question is, being that its a long bout..228mm X 34mm approx...and it tapers toward the end..should I cut the tapered end off, and make it more of a rectangular shape? I guess I could use the end as a slurry stone...keep in mind I'm a complete newbie at this and was just wondering if not having to worry about that tapered part might make life easier for me...it is also a fairly narrow stone @ 34mm...Thanks Again