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Hi Joe.. There are plenty of authentic ones out there. I had a collection of around 30. Most all gone now except7.. They are surprising easy to spot a fake.. Main reason,,that wood! I don't know the proper name of it. I've heard many times it only grows around that area!,,but I don't believe it! It is light as balsa wood,,but man is it strong! A real one would easy hold up a 300 pound man yet its light as a feather!
There are plenty made from other wood types. But as you mention then how do you tell if good! Most collectors of these things have their own secret criteria! - Me,,I only like what I call the 'correct wood' type! and I look for worm holes! I know it takes time for a worm to do that so IF it has a few worm holes I'm happy! I'm also leery of a perfect one from other wood,,won't touch it! And,,I'd prefer a 'square' stick,,[harder to make] Some of mine are in that article on the first post..
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