Thanks for checking out the pics and your kind words. I have had several folks ask about the maker Jim Sickles... So here is more info from his FB page.
What a beautiful cue I live in Indiana and haven't heard of this guy but making cues like this and I'm sure it won't be long before alot of people know who he is.
Jimmy makes a really nice cue. I have owned one and it's a monster of a sneaky Pete! He's the reason I'm shooting with the big pin. Nice cue really like it!