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And it is much appreciated.

What you (and others) have said about the double bevel being stronger certainly does make sense.

Thanks for straightening me out on that, gents.

Excellent info, man, thanks. I certainly didn't mean to sound like I was getting into a ****ing match...I apologize...

Any chance I could get a link to your micro chipping stainless thread? I'm...

The distance from the very edge to the shoulder of the bevel would be shorter than without the tape. I would think (but I have no proof) that this would cause the edge to be more fragile. It could...

D'oh... of course.

I'm going to sharpen up a few more blades using this method on a different coticule today.

It certainly does look like the ban is gone. I just hope he chooses to come back.

It's kinda funny how internet forums are.... it seems like people are quick to anger, argue, and down right fight....

The test shave went well, but...

I have a very tough beard, and sheffield steel is soft. Add the fact that the double bevel formed with this technique is very small (read: very fragile), I had to...

What a great resource has been lost...

But on topic, I just used the method from post #2 on a soft Sheffield blade. I followed the instructions to the letter. I haven't shaved with it yet (I will...