I guess I am confused. As a leather worker I can understand the part about leather soaking up glue. But what I don't understand is the fact that since Kamui tips are layered how would the fresh glue affect anything other than the bottom layer? Or is it meant to say that repair people are so sloppy that they are getting glue all up the sides and it is flowing into each layer?
John, as I understand it yes: the glue is only affecting the bottom layer, but if you play your tip down to the bone (as many people do) I imagine you're going to feel that glue-soaked-hardened layer. I personally don't think that it makes much of a difference when the tip is full or even cut down half way.
To me the bigger accomplishment is an idiot-proof install by providing a reliably flat and glue-friendly surface for every tip.
-roger