Nice woodwork on those oars. Very nice. I had a pair of wooden oars once, not Sawyers but they were OK. I fiberglassed the tips and they lasted forever. Is a matter of fact they are still in the garage. After I tried a friend of mines composite oars I liked them so much I bought a pair of them. The lighter weight also allowed my youngsters to learn to row the boat sooner. Now I get to fish some too. Maybe if I'd had good wooden oars the outcome would have been the same. Anyway, I always admire good woodwork.