These are not Beesley tubes....they are Holland tubes, properly struck to create a balance unlike any makers of early 90’s, excepting the W & C Scott & Sons Premiere. And +$2k is not the issue....Having, a pleasing to the eye, workmanship is everything. If a root canal must be done, then so be it, but I'd sure like to find a way to keep the Damascus and the incredible balance those Holland and Holland are so renowned.

Chuck you are correct the ribs must be relayed in order to see how much of the bulge has damaged the underbelly of this tube. I suspect that the Damascus bulge can be made to appear seamless, if not then it off to the tig sleevers. First, I must attempt to win the, "battle of the bulge."