I-Ching, my hallmark cue, is available. Given the current political environment regarding ivory in cues, it is time for I-Ching (The Way) to find its next home. I created this cue in 2001, following another of Sang Lee's triumphs at Nationals in Tacoma, to honor his Asia heritage. The forearm is cored Thuya burl, the handle curly maple, and the buttpiece amboyna. The 20 handle inlays are scrimmed and carved with symbols of good luck and fortune in Chinese, rice, pine, and bamboo borders for the five repeating characters for strength, harmony, honor, good luck, and wisdom. The carving is in relief and gold-filled. More than 300 hours went into the hand scrimshaw and carving work. The cue will be delivered with two shafts of the buyers choice and joint protectors. The cue has a slight wobble in the butt, but rolls straight with the shafts because of the Sailor-style buttcap. I replaced the original joint with an ivory one about eight years ago and small crack soon developed which I immediately sealed (shown in one picture) and it has not expanded since. I have played the cue over the years and it is sound. It weighs 19.5 with a standard carom shaft. The butt is 28 inches, though the buyer can order shafts up to 30" if desired. The asking price is $5000. I will entertain serious offers, but won't respond of obvious (and insulting) lowballs. Contact me at kilby@caromcues.com for details and additional pictures.
