I've never though about it that much. I use the bigger, softer side of matched quills for my muddlers. It just seemed like it was easier to handle. Of course I bought bunches of speckled brown quills when Herters was selling 6 pairs for $.27 in 1968. 8T

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You had better learn to be a happy camper. You only get one try at this campground and it's a real short camping season.