I finally made it home from the Philippines, and I have to say that the two KS I ordered back in October 05 (w/blued steel upgrade) are the best pieces of exercise equipment that I have purchased in a long time. In fact, I just got done training with them in my back yard. Truly awesome product and an awesome workout to boot!!! (KS are better than solid kettle bells, weight changes are fast and simple, and there a tough piece of equipment.) Hope that explains why I had the impulse to buy another pair KS. (Good stuff ) Thank you! DD (Massachusetts)