There unlimited use?s besides fire and be carefull of green bamboo, water is in the nodules and will cause a steam explosion.
Some varieties have big thorns and all bamboo when split have very sharp edges
If you guys are in the NY area and have a source of wild bamboo please let me know <img src="/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
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