Thank you so much for the extremely informed and detailed answers. It is very nice to hear such information from all the knowledgable cue makers and cue lovers alike. Thank you.
I have a few more questions.
And does the law prohibit the export of ivory to other countries including Canada, how does that work? Is there any exception?
Blackheart, what do you mean when you said ivory has to be aged before it can be used?
Chris, when you see some black lines, which I would assume to be nerve/blood vessels on the ivory, is there a trick to hide them, or do you just leave them as is?
Regarding the question on deflection, I do not care too much about deflection or throw. I think the hit is much more important. Any good player can get used to the squirt of the ivory ferrule. It is all in the stroke is my opinion. Besides, if the cue is poorly balanced and the construction is not sound, the player will lose so much in performance and consistency in the cue that no low deflection shaft can make up for.
Thank you once again for all your helpful answers.
Richard
