[colin.p]

Randy, I agree - that is beautiful wood !!
not being a country boy, I had to look up "hames" (two curved pieces of metal or wood forming or attached to the collar of a draft horse, to which the traces are attached).
where in the world did you find a brass one ?? (and where do you find Diamond Willow).

I should think you have found the Hames Topper by now, but in the off chance you haven't (or someone found this thread by Googlin') it can be found here at Treeline.

Walking Sticks and Canes - Hame Top Cane Handles - TreelineUSA

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