every time i try to use hackle pliers on peacock quills i break the quill at the body, i always end up wrapping the body with my fingers, i get tighter segments, and less twisting... i figure it would be easier to use em', at least then i would be able to see what im doing.... lol
i never looked at a quill as being finger nail material... makes sense...

thanks,
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