Phil, you're not the only one with messed up hands. I've got 'em too. However,
I think the point is that model M keyboards are still available for about $50
less than Das and are what the Das web site says they're emulating.
Tom
Tom Brennan KD5VIJ, CCC-A/SLP
web page http://titan.sfasu.edu/~g_brennantg/sonicpage.html