i make my own strikers by hand...i WISH i had a lathe..i use a pocket knife! i was taught by an older guy hes 40 or so i duno how old...i split logs by hand and use the heart wood...they arent too straight or nice and even but it will be an acomplishment to myself to take a turkey using my own strikers..im still experimenting with wood..it takes along time to pop a fully done stricker using a pocket knife..sledge hammer..wedge..a log..and some epoxy to attach the top...i like to work on them while sitting on a lake or river bank fishing..it passes the time and gives me something to do...