I had to remove the stickers they put on (not a problem). Also had to remove the finish they put on the handle (that was annoying). Handle is good and strong. Comes with a wood and steel wedge. Took some carving and sanding to get a good fit (but that's with any handle). I scraped off the old finish, hit it with a torch ro darken it up a bit, and then soaked the whole thing in boiled linseed oil for a week. Came nice, and I'm happy.
Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]