Hi HD,

On the sharpening front I just invested in a belt sander....dug out my old golok as well...but I will try a few smaller blades first! I would welcome some tips on the best belt grits to use. Could not find any of your 3M polishing grades....found 80 grit and 120 and 240. I figured if the 240 were a bit used and smoothed out...it could do as a final polish belt?

I will do some pics on the Skinny Ash on a different thread....rather than stay off topic on this one.

On the topic raised here....I sympathise with anyone feeling frustrated at the scarcity....I have felt it....but good things are always in high demand....so what can you do but wait? I am looking forward to a DFCG arriving...probably in 6 weeks!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />