This book enjoys an excellent reputation amongst stickmakers & stick enthusiasts as the leading book in the field. This is an essential guide for those interested in learning the processes & techniques involved with the manufacture of a range of traditional sticks outlining the processes in a clear straightforward manner & using a wealth of diagrams & photographs. It also contains valuable up-to-date information on where to source the raw materials for stickmaking how to find cut & season wood & where to locate materials such as ram & buffalo horn. This book is equally accessible to stick enthusiasts amateur craftsmen & experienced professionals alike.