Bret, Thanks!! I got the images. I�m probably not going to do anything tonight, but in the morning will look at them. As for the scabbard, sometimes the mouthpieces are really in there tight, and I wouldn�t want you to damage it. Back when I was being �bad� myself I made up a set of tools to take apart different things without damaging them. I had a lot of fun, but am much more restrained now. Especially if the item is in good condition - I�m more inclined to leave it alone.
Robert, I can�t argue with your basic premise. Do you want to use the limited copper that you have for wiring for tanks, airplanes, submarines - or for machetes? I have some more thoughts on the matter, and I think some data, but regrettably not enough time at the moment.
