going to do some markets sticks myself
got some spalted beech hoping to laminate it between some American walnut to strengthen it,
they always look good .but they are time consuming but most stick makers put a good deal of time into them and they seem to command a higher price
Even tho a lot of people make them they are so different from each other and generally regarded as superior ;
they materials used for the crook varies so much from a wide range of wood to rams and buffalo horn.
they do give the most satisfaction to make