Thread: To tape or not to tape, that is the question.

This subject has been so beat up over the years, that I am astounded anyone would yet start another thread on it. I may not be able to get a razor as sharp and smooth as Glen, but the amount of hone wear I put on one is virtually negligible. Most of the real hone wear that I see on razors comes from new honesters who spend way too much time on the hones or on one that has been on a wheel or belt or simply abused over the years.

In my opinion taping is purely a personal preference, but it can cause just as much problem as not on a razor with a flattened and uneven spine which may or may not be the same on both sides. With tape you still have all that uneven wear showing on the bevel uless you use multiple layers or huge rolling X strokes.

I do agree with taping Damascus razors or spine or razors that need a lot of steel taken off the edge for repairs, but this is my personal preference. All I can say is that I have honed and hone more than most and don't see the need.

Have fun,

Lynn