I haven't read all the comments. Kinda stopped after you mentioned the shipping cost from Bearwood. That is one of the reasons I won't deal with Bearwood. The other was, when I did order blades, and only blades, I had called to inquire whether they would just put them in a regular envelope and post that way. I had just received a similar shipment from Mike's Workshop. The employee on the phone said it was not feasible and that I didn't know what I was talking about. I now purchase from Garnet Hall at Sawbird. Always happy with his service. If I was in the states, it would be Denny.