I haven't found any threads that discuss this. I haven't gotten my stones yet but I would like some feedback before I begin to learn the honing process. I've watched and read as much as I can on the subject and I have a question about the bevel.
I understand that honing with electric tape and then without tape can set a second bevel and that is not desired. I have observed that some use tape and some don't and I am trying to decide what is best before I start honing.
Question: What is the best angle for a cutting edge? Is the optimal angle attained by using tape or not? Or is there not enough of a difference between the two to notice a difference?
Thanks for your input.