Thanks, Erin. There's not enough ditginy accorded to, or pride taken in, hard work and preparation these days. It's sad. Your bamboo work speaks nicely to this as well, showing the beauty of old and simple ways. I'm enjoying it immensely.You have a good eye, Ken. That hatchet was my father's, and quite possibly his father's before that. It's an elegant tool that is helping me through a cord of stringy hickory at the moment. Thanks for reminding me just where it came from.