After some use and observation, I decided that I would not do a full convex on my Waki, but try to leave as much of the protective Tanker Gray coating on it as possible and still have a nice smooth polished convex edge. The blade is now shaving sharp from tip to choil. May God have mercy on whatever I use this blade on. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />