Bit shanks (Myler bits)--flat versus HBT?

Question

I'm trying to buy a new (western) bit. I know which mouthpiece I want, but I don't know which shanks style.

The one I want is a Myler, with 5 inch shanks, but they offer several shank options with the mouthpiece I want. Myler offers a flat shank and an HBT shank. I don't know what HBT stands for, maybe that would help, but I couldn't seem to dig that up.

So essentially my questions are: what is Myler's HBT shank? Visually, it is round as opposed to flat, but what is the difference in function between this and a flat shank?

Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Answer 1

Myler bits are based on levels of training.

Here are some of their history and options:

http://www.toklat.com/Myler/About%20Myle...

http://www.toklat.com/Myler/Bit%20Resist...

http://www.toklat.com/Myler/Bit%20Featur...

http://www.toklat.com/Myler/Selecting%20...

Hope that helps

Answer 2

I like the flat, ive used all kinds and have some myler bits but some are insainly expensive, but i liked the feel of the flat shanks.

Answer 3

Can you post photos of the 2 styles?