I have an 8 year old Beltman and a little over 3 year old Rafters. I like the Beltman, but the Rafters shows much less ware and feels sturdier than the Beltman did at 3 years old. That said, the Beltman is still very sturdy and I like it too. (I believe Rafters is out of business though, so probably not helpful. I know the wife who had gotten the business in a divorce and was running it died, but heard the founder and the wife's old partner had both started making again under different brands).
I may pick one up later on today when I go to okc.
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