It's just that most people say they use the tape because they don't want any wear on the spine. But in fact, the wear on the spine is desirable, if one was to keep the original angle over the lifetime of the blade. And if the spine wears more slowly than the edge, even without the tape, then taping makes even less sense.
The only reason I see for taping is to preserve a fancy decorative finish for those who have it. Or use local taping to correct a frown, toe wear, etc.
Agreed that the blade is likely to outlast me, but why waste tape and time, if it is actually counter-productive?
@ hi_bud_gl, thanks, I used Corel to draw it up. Yeah, I will be glad to draw up some more, if you explain in more detail what it is.
Regards.