IT IS GOOD TO SEE SOMEONE IS CARRING ON THE TRADITION AND FORM IN MAKEING THESE. IT IS ALSO GOOD TO KNOW THE LOCAL PEOPLE STILL LIKE TO USE THE TRADITIONAL FORM AS WELL. NOT FANCY BUT WELL MADE AND LOOK TO BE VERY SERVICABLE KNIVES. I HAVE ALWAYS LIKED THE OPTION OF TURNING A KNIFE INTO A SPEAR OR POLEARM.