Koval Knives is the "well known knife supply company" I mentioned in my post that may start to carry the #8cw.
I think everyone should call and/or write H&B and convince them to start making the #602 in the US also.
FYI, evidently these machines have been used in Australia for close to 20 years! So I think the have stood the test of time. Don't ask me why it took so long to get the the US.
I think everyone should call and/or write H&B and convince them to start making the #602 in the US also.

FYI, evidently these machines have been used in Australia for close to 20 years! So I think the have stood the test of time. Don't ask me why it took so long to get the the US.