: Got to the itch to build a new paddle. I have built several but I
: want to take some time and laminate a center stripe of some
: contrasting wood. Something that will look nice. I am happy with
: the paddles I have built and they serve me well. But I see to
: remember reading a discussion about thin edges and some
: advantages? Or did I dream that?

No, you're not hallucinating, thin edges produce a quieter, more efficient paddle. On my own paddles. I plane the edge down to a 1/8" flat before rounding it off. The downside is that the edges are less durable, so adding ha.