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When you have the scratches running all the way from the shoulder of the bevel to the edge check with a loupe under a strong light. You are looking for reflections of light coming off the edge not...

It could easily be that you are torqueing the blade too much on the next hone after the bevel setter. If you replace the tape after your bevel is set that raises the spine slightly and puts the apex...

I hone on the bevel setter till I believe I can see that the bevel is set using a loupe and bright light. If I believe the bevel is set by visual inspection it is off to see if it will cut arm hair...