I was talking about the 4th pic from the bottom - looks like a dead standing tree, which is all I ever chop down, personally! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Not that I'm a tree hugger by any means, but my DF and I would clear cut forests if I allowed it to take on live trees! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I'm still trying to figure out a remedy for the Ranger handle when chopping. Gloves are good. I've thought about having Justin round off that part of the pommel that comes in contact w/ your hand, as well. I've also thought about putting a rubber sleeve of some kind over the grip? My RD7 is my favorite 7" knife, and I love the RD handle on it - but my RD9 bites my hand a little...