[Andrew]

Originally Posted by Rick

Of course where you live Bamboo is much more plentiful ...
You could save a 'bundle' on shipping by checking around your area .

David, you could phone these guys about rattan .
http://www.bambooandrattan.com/

This is what the hafts of my two Mandaya/Bukindon spears are made from .
They are original AFAIK .
http://www.exoticwoodgroup.com/order_black_palm.htm

R.

Much less exotic if I source it from Florida.

Hold off--I'll try to get some locally and stop being so lazy.