Okay, I'm going to get back to honing on the 4K side, this time with tape on the spine. I used electrical tape. Good?

I'm not sure what you meant by putting it "on the spine," so I've got the tape going over the the spine and about three quarters of the way down the blade. More than enough room remains for where the new edge will be, though. Is this correct?

I knew I still a long ways to go on the hone, by the way. I just thought I'd stop and double check with people like you, Joe, who have done this before.

Any advice on cleaning up the finish some more?