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katana · 24th October 2007, 04:50 PM

I have tried to enhance the picture Tim provided and it seems to add 'weight' to the above 'possibility' (that this is a modified club). From the head (photo) to the 'red line' the shaft is evenly (slightly) tapered with a 'shiny' surface. From the 'red line' to the pointed tip the surface is much more of a 'matt' surface and the edges are no longer 'evenly' tapering and the finish is not as precise (when compared to the first section.)

It could be argued that the 'matt' area is the area that has been 'handled' most.....but usually 'handled' areas of wood get 'grubby' (natural 'skin oils' / sweat) and smooth (shiny?).....as far as I know.

24th October 2007, 04:50 PM	#13
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	I have tried to enhance the picture Tim provided and it seems to add 'weight' to the above 'possibility' (that this is a modified club). From the head (photo) to the 'red line' the shaft is evenly (slightly) tapered with a 'shiny' surface. From the 'red line' to the pointed tip the surface is much more of a 'matt' surface and the edges are no longer 'evenly' tapering and the finish is not as precise (when compared to the first section.) It could be argued that the 'matt' area is the area that has been 'handled' most.....but usually 'handled' areas of wood get 'grubby' (natural 'skin oils' / sweat) and smooth (shiny?).....as far as I know. Attached Images Last edited by katana; 24th October 2007 at 05:22 PM.