Well, my trio has arrived already and I couldn't be more pleased. Unfortunately, I don't have any way to weigh them and it's a cloudy rainy day so, I haven't tried them and the pictures turned out crummy. They will follow later. They all feel completely different in the hand. The M43 is by Lachhu, TC by Thamar and the CAK by Purna. All in all, extremely happy with my first haul. Of course, as always, I must graciously thank Aunti for picking out exactly what I wished for. The TTC you can shave with, the other two are reasonably sharp. I believe a little time with my sharpening steel will get them where I want them. To soon, to pick a favorite, if I ever could. I'm thinking heavier next, perhaps a 20" AK or 20" CAK if Yangdu will entertain the idea of having one built.