Great posts from all of you. Thanks. I may have to start with a conversion of my fireplace to wood burning first. I would only be doing it so I have an excuse to buy and ax and a chain saw.
I picked the 5/8 because I am just starting and don't have a clue what I am doing. Once I get some experience I'll probably switch to a Katana or a Rambo Knife or a switch blade.

@Haroldg Why the Ralf Aust? Birthday is still seven weeks away and I can change my daughters mind.

@MajorEthanolic That Caddy is spectacular. I want one...Damn, 2nd Mid-Life crisis indeed. I guess I'm going to have to fix my Harley.
I bought my first 1911 a couple of months ago. I love it. It's a Sig Sauer Ultra Two Tone. I favor my P228, it shoots like I know what I am doing.

I'm probably going to have to get some type of razor like a Gillette so I can learn how to shave again and repair the damage when I'm learning the Straight Razor. Or not, it's not like I have anyone to impress.

JP