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Now we only need conclusive research on the edge properties and feel in the 15-20 deg range :D

Might be a good weekend project for the scientifically inclined

Cheers
Ivo

James, is SOHCAHTOA an insult or something? I guess I deserve it, for not knowing basic things :o

I would think that uneven hone wear is indeed minor.

However, some razors, for example the TI...

It seemed clear to me that what Michael called Width is the hypotenuse and that if you rotate 90 deg clockwise it would be like resting the blade on the spine. And that the blade (edge) angle is 2a....

Hm, I remember that I even used tape all the way to stropping on plain leather when I used tape on the spine for honing... Had good results, iirc.

I have tried tape to hone, then off for 20 laps...

Without putting words in people's mouths, I think Randy tapes, then polishes without tape. He is a honemeister.

I am currently NOT taping even on 1K - to preserve the original angle as much as I...