I wondered as well. Had to get my Qui-gon bored out a bit, for it won't fit any blades I have and didn't wanna sand down (extensively) just one blade. It's not being dueled with, so I guess I could send it out to any smith as well, but it was his build and this was after I bought it last year and have it done without being charged for doing so. Hope he is doing well though. He's fantastic when we did communicate.