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i used the tape because it says so on the hart site http://www.hartsteel.com/honing.html

At Hart Steel, we use one layer of electrical tape, to protect the spine, while honing. The tape is placed...

I'm experimenting, I prefer to do a few and add more than too many. It's my first time with that stone, and my second successfull attempt at honing so I might try your numbers of strokes.

its a Naniwa 12k. I received my kit finally yesterday. I had to try it right away (i did not shave for four days to be able to test my razor after) I used my stone and the slurry. I made about 8...

On the hart web site it says they use tape, but I should ask Phil at classic edge if he did. I did not know if 8k was low enough, my previous experiences were not successful at all. But het, a 300$...

My hartsteel was pulling a bit. i ordered a 12k. a balsa strop and paste. But its not here yet. So I Put some tape. 6 Pass no weight on the 8k. 25 Strokes on the leather strop without any prep on it...