It also depends on what your tolerance level is. In a perfect world there wouldn't be any of these issues. OTOH, it ain't a perfect world. I bought a brand spanky new work back TI and it came with one of the genuine horn scales shorter than the other. A brand new TI 7/8 in horn with a double bevel on one side and not the other. :gaah: Finally my TI historic Pierre Theirs hand forged limited edition has a slight warp in the blade. I could have complained to the vendor on these (different vendors) but I accept them warts and all. :)