The bean counter who suggested doing away with the Round Knob Long Tang In an effort to save money deserves to be horse whipped.
I can’t say for sure but the same guy probably sat on the committee that instituted the change to salt cured stocks.

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Regarding the advantages of a short tang when contemplating an English stock conversion,
I respectfully disagree. IMHO an English stocked Superposed deservedly wears a Long Tang.

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