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You clearly have what works for you now, and I'm not arguing it at all, but I'd just like to point out to anyone else considering tape that a double bevel is not an issue with tape as long as you...

Ok, while you are learning, you will prevent a lot of spine damage by using tape. Long term, tape is not necessarily necessary, but it is a good idea to use it when you are in the early stages of...

Was any tape involved with any of this honing?
If you are new to honing, then you should use electrical tape on the spine. It prevents damage from stupid mistakes while you learn to hone.

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You did it perfectly! When something changes the angle of the bevel, you have to keep honing away at that bevel until it reaches the edge. It is the meeting of the bevels on opposite sides that...