Man Glen, I can't thank you enough for that post. You said a lot of things that deserved saying.

On that note, Cannon- I don't think that even if you used the same two razors for years and taped the spines that they would get to the point that you couldn't use them due to the geometry. That is a general statement obviously. If you were using a 2/8, who knows... Keep taping the spines if you don't like ugly hone wear. Besides, you use a dozen razors, it won't be an issue for you.

Jim, if you want a regrind, PM me for a price, but on your blade it isn't 'necessary'.