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When I mute the tip on a razor, it typically is another about half of the bevel deep. Truly you need only take the very tip off, that’s the part that can bite. It can be done on the 8K or 12K easy...

There are a lot of opinions. Here’s my thoughts.
Kapton is suppose to more abrasion resistant and thinner, but we are talking really small numbers in comparing. If you are using the tape to build...

I have zero ability to photograph the edge to show a set bevel. You do have to roll the blade back and forth in front of your loupe to see the sparkles and white lines. If the bevel is actually...

I can’t help but see that you are writing about the bevel set, but your pictures show what the sides of the bevel looks like. The bevel is set whe the two planes come together and form a sharp ‘V’. ...

You can actually get a passable shave from a 1K edge, provided you have a properly set bevel. If the apex is perfectly formed it will shave. Not smoothly but it will shave. There was a 1K...