Quote Originally Posted by joshearl View Post
Another question: At what point do you remove the tape? Part way through the 1K passes, or before the 4K, or never....?

Josh

Again, this can be a matter of preference. I remove the tape once it starts popping a few hairs. It's just that I've found it easier to get the edge over that final hump without the tape. IIRC, Randy keeps the tape on every time he sharpens a razor of any value, even if it's on the paddle.