FatAndSlow 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2006 I recently purchased a tapered shaft and blade for the first time. When it comes to tapered blades, I notice there is a lot less selection of tapered vs. standard. Has it always been like this? Also there are hardly any "low" end tapered blades. Are tapered shafts being "phased out" by stick manufacters? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted November 1, 2006 Actually tapered shafts are still being phased in. Availability is about as good as it has ever been. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted November 1, 2006 Shafts are abundant but decent blades aren't. Not to say that companies aren't making good blades, it's just that finding them is a bitch. If you're looking for wood then forget about it and go custom, which isn't always in people's plans/budget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
