Hi Apoc- for a sheath talk to Jeff ( Rainwalker) and he will do a GREAT job for you. As for your question about manufacture-I believe they are produced at the Busse plant in Ohio. You might want to ask that question on a more new lively thread though. Big KUDOS on your new blade-Enjoy <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />