They Swamp is like the SY and Busse, it can be hit or miss. I have had a few that were not much for sharp and others that are good to go from the get go. I have only been buying stuff from the stores since the end of 08 so I don't have a lot of exerience but I have almost one of each Yard blade (still need a YH and YG) and they are all getting better as time comes along.

For example, I have had a Custom Shop HC and it was dull when new, I had a HCLE that was dull new, and this HCLE in the following pic is sharp as all get out. The M9LE with a zero convex is amazing sharp and that is after use and all. So far all that I have done is strop it. just not the best metal for humid areas or work.

The sheaths is a Chuddy Bear piggy back dangler. The sheaths can be worn together or seperate. Chuddy is a great guy to deal with too btw.