thanks Pappy, good to actually show something. Matt, that is so true. when I went to buy this one I got to the check out and the flourescent lights made it look a dark blue not black, so I asked the female clerk what color it was(I had audibly voiced my concerns)she just kind of looked at me and said "black" real slow like. wonder what she was thinking.lol. Del, the top nock was a half curl and actually looked more traditional, but I hit it on the work bench and it snapped. than in my house I dropped in on the washroom floor , further damaging it. what you see is what I could salvage. Glad you like it.