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Yes, if you use tape you will have to reset the bevel. One layer of tape does not make a huge difference so you may get away with dropping only one level from your finishing one to reset the bevel....

No need to have mentioned it as the hone wear makes it self evident. That said, by using tape now when honing it will not allow any additional wear to occur.

Bob

Not an expert at honing so for what it is worth. My guess is that the spine width varies a bit due to slightly uneven grinding at the factory resulting in a little uneven hone wear. I doubt there is...