Solomon/PNG for want of better info

[RobT]

Tim Simmons,

I have read that fighting canes were hardened by smearing them with butter and shoving them up the chimney for a while. The heat was said to harden the wood. I don't know any details about the procedure, whether it worked, or even if it was actually done and isn't just an old wives' tale. If true however, your club could have been given a similar treatment and that could account for the darkening on the business end. Really nice club in any event.

Sincerely,
RobT