Thread: Could someone explain why they tape splines when honing?

Originally Posted by OLD_SCHOOL

Does that mean the 2-3mm bevel I have on a 5/8 almost full wedge is normal!?

Yes.
The honing angle is nearly equal to the slope of the grind (for want of a better word).
So if you remove a tiny sliver of metal from the bevel, the bevel suddenly widens a lot

I have attached an ms paint picture to illustrate.
Sorry for my crappy design skills, but this should get you the idea. It is supposed to be a cross cut of a razor which is dull and needs to be honed.
The wedgier the razor, the wider the bevel. If you had a perfectly pie shaped wedge, then the bevel would be as big as the blade face.