You hit the nail on the head with your comment about ppe Its not just that secretive trade deals are what set the course for the Chinese to take the ball and run. now they own the un and the WHO so it isn't going to get better anytime soon. A fancy haft is no big deal to me a lathe cant tell if its turning beech, pine or walnut imo. Its all about self satisfaction, what i like, what you like maybe two different things but neither is wrong. I own some really expensive firearms but guess what i use em and abuse em and don't care a bit if the finish gets scratched i have no problem doing the same with my awls without concern.