I greatly appreciate all the help on this, especially from Will and the rest of the Mods, who fight hard to protect the integrity of this website. I'm sorry it took me a few years to find Rokslide, but I joined because of the stellar reputation (and all the bad a@@ outdoorsmen/women that have so much to share/offer in my pursuit in becoming a better outdoorsman; and helping others along the way). One bad apple is not going to ruin it for me. This was NEVER about the money for me, but since it was so easy for him to back me into a corner (after I went out of my way to settle this with him behind closed doors - I would have accepted $20 and a "sorry about that", with no admit of guilt), I reached out to ensure he didn't have the opportunity to do this to another member......I appreciate all the PMs and posts herein, with many offering to sew-up my bag or provide me with one of their straps. I will wash the bag, scrub the blood from the frame, and get the wife to put on her thimble and sew-up the straps. Thanks all!