Well, I new it was coming but did not know when. I had a surprise waiting for me when I walked in the house this evening. My Rodent 9 was patiently waiting for my arrival home, so as to be released from the box it was shipped in. If you can see on the upper handle there is a smudge or stain that I tried to remove but at the moment will not come off. Not to worried about it because this chopper will make its way outside soon enough. Very nice looking and very interested to see how my hand will like the handle after some extreme work. Thanks for the fine work Lexi, Amy-O, Rene, Eric, Dan and all the rest.