This concise introduction to the art of stickmaking, based on a revision of the 2007 edition, will become an essential guide for beginners. It covers all the techniques involved in manufacturing a range of traditional sticks, and outlines the processes in a clear, straightforward manner with a wealth of diagrams and photographs. Stickmakers and stick enthusiasts will also find valuable, up-to-date information on where to source the raw materials for stickmaking, how to find, cut, and season wood, and where to locate materials such as ram and buffalo horn.