Thread: Refreshing an edge with tape on the spine.

Originally Posted by Wolfpack34

Royal Cake is spot on about the tape issue, but I would say that if you were just doing a simple refresh of an edge that is just starting to tug a bit a 'full slurry refresh' would be a bit of an overkill. Best to just try a few very light laps on the 16k with just water. I would go with maybe 5-10 very smooth and light laps, then strop on linen and leather and see how that works for you. JMHO....

That's a good point. I definitely have taken an edge backwards with slurry when all I should have done was a couple light laps on water - but it's just so fun to run around in that slurry isn't it? It's mesmerizing sometimes...

Originally Posted by RoyalCake

Input from novice:
I think you're good to go with tape. If nothing else you may not be hitting the whole bevel width, but that doesn't matter, cause you'll be hitting the edge. On the other hand if they were honed with tape and you don't use any, you may find you're not getting to the edge.
I've had a couple that were bevel set with no tape, and I use tape on the finishing (8k and up) with no issues.

Even if not honed with tape, one layer may give you a slight double Bevel (Zowada style) can be a darn good edge.

Alright, this is my plan for the evening. 16K refresh, no "slurry", one layer of tape, cro-ox followed by leather, and shave away. I'll let you all know how it turns out.