The following photos and text were done elsewhere, but I thought it was of interest to Randall folks. I have my thoughts but looking for comments,discussion:

"Anyone know if this can be repaired? I was wearing my knife because we have snakes and thorns on our property and this one little limb needed to be taken down. I made about 15 whacks on it and was about to pull it down when I saw what had happened to the blade. I was in shock!!!"