Tom,

Still liking the Bacpax. It's a LOT more durable and versitle than I thought it would be when I first got it. The handle is dinged but still serviceable, easy to sharpen to axe level sharpness. No problems other than ocassionally wanting a longer handle, and wondering what I'll do if/when the original handle breaks.

Sorry for brief reply. I'm in Utah, and will be until my family and I complete arranging my father-in-law's services and wrap up his affairs. Won't be online much until then.

Take care,

Andy