I have seen several Aya's over the years that have knots in the stock, but I know of none that have broken as a result of these knots. What bothers me more with the No. 2 for sale in the link above is AyA's inability to get the engraving centered over the cocking indicators -- particularly on the right lock. How/why this happens so often with this model of AyA and at this price point is beyond me.
I sold a #2 because of the poor engraving symmetry around the cocking indicator. Every time I pickup it up and TRIED to admire it, my eye immediately gravitated to this flaw.
