Tezza, you sure surprised me!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />I didn't think ANYTHING could harm the point of a Chopweiler short of putting it in a vice and beating on it with a hammer! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> Sorry to hear of the problem, but follow Bruce's instruction about contacting Swamp Rat and they will make it right. Are you sure that wood wasn't PETRIFIED ?!!!?? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />