I did indeed do a search but unfortunately the posts I found were from a little while ago and things have changed recently in the sword world with the likes of Crisp and Son closing. I also found the thread which mine has now been attached to, but that seemed to quickly move to discussing NOT buying a sword, which doesn't particularly help me! Still grateful for any views on the merits of Pooleys vs Crown vs WKC vs anyone else out there that makes them!