Hi all,

Before i begin, I have read and watched videos that discuss tape vs no tape.

I have always taped the spine while honing.

I have noticed while watching YouTube and reading online (Dulicote method on coticle.be) that when using a Coticule hardly anyone I saw is using tape, in fact the dulicot method doesn't even mention adding tape.

Will a Coti cause spine wear, do I actually need tape with it?

That brings me to my second question, is tape necessary with Arks? They cut so slowly that I can't help but wonder if necessary there either.

I would welcome your opinions.