Some guys will find anything to whine about. Heiji's shipping is reliable, very fast to the US from Japan, and includes tracking. That alone is worth what they charge, not to mention the bargain they are in the big picture when you take in to account the bench stone-flat bevels, remarkable steel (semi or spicy, KU or migaki), and perfect handles. There's something for everyone out there, I suppose. I'll take my spines and choils rough.