So I finally ordered a new spokeshave. Never used Lee Valley tools before, so I did some research. After learning about the micro bevel from the factory, I emailed them about getting one without the micro bevel as I do not use honing jigs and have no electricity in my shop for a grinder and only have fine oilstones. They said it is so slight of a micro bevel I could polish it out pretty quickly. After about an hour and a half on that A2 blade I gave up. I also tried a lapping plate and sandpaper during that time. The primary bevel is mirror polished, but that dang micro bevel is still there. Thinking about sending it back and getting the Lie-Nielsen. Anyone have any thoughts? Thanks. John.