Just wanted to give a quick review of the metal mouth from David, first he hit it on the head when he says it has a thump on the back end. With the one piece ipe striker he sends there is nice rasp and you really get that back end thump. With the two piece purpleheart striker, you get a higher front end and still get that thump but not quite as distinct as with the one piece ipe striker. It cutts aggressively and it purrs with great ease. Scoot