I decided to try one of gssixgun's tricks and ground a layer of tape down to fill in low spots on the spine. Then I added a layer of kapton tape and started on checking the bevel. It's not fully set yet but looks pretty even to me. The tip has started getting a bit chippy again, so I'll keep at it a little longer.
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Oh, and honing without scales is still weird. I know, I could do the Popsicle stick/tongue depressor scales, but I'm being lazy and I don't like dealing with the bolt sticking out. I'll probably finish the bevel tomorrow, kind of had my fill for tonight.