It was copied carefully, and then artfully modified to a point where it not only mimics nature, but actually rivals and supersedes anything the natural world could produce! If nature had fashioned the most perfect Blackthorn stick, and you were lucky enough to come by it, our Irish Blackthorn Walking Stick is what it would look like. Cold Steel African Walking Stick Impact Tool 37' Polypropylene Black.
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It will never crack, warp, swell, or splinter, plus it’s easy to clean if needed. It’s perfect for walking or hiking, and also makes a formidable self-defense weapon. Cold Steel Blackthorn Irish Walking Stick Impact Tool 37' Polypropylene Black. 29.95 or 4 interest-free payments of 7.49 with This Cold Steel Shillelagh mimics the look, feel, and balance of a blackthorn cudgel, but is made from high-impact polymer that will withstand even the harshest weather conditions. The Cold Steel Blackthorn Shillelagh is made from solid black polypropylene with bark like wood texture. Our Irish Blackthorn Walking Stick is inspired by an authentic Blackthorn from Cold Steel President, Lynn C. Cold Steel Blackthorn Staff Impact Tool 59' Polypropylene Black. It was because Blackthorn is difficult to come by and, since it’s grown and not manufactured, it is somewhat inconsistent in quality.Ĭold Steel's recent forays into injected molded polypropylene products has yielded some impressive results and now we have produced a new polypropylene Blackthorn that has all of the advantages of real Blackthorn and none of its pitfalls. It’s incredibly durable, and is easy to clean with a little soap and water.
Cold Steel’s modern interpretation of this beautiful and historically significant walking stick is made from high impact polypropylene. The English didn’t want to appear unreasonable by outlawing walking sticks too, so the Irish kept their modified shillelaghs and the world gained a beautiful and functional walking stick known simply as the Blackthorn.Ĭold Steel made the effort to obtain and sell authentic Blackthorn sticks over fifteen years ago, but the venture turned out to be disappointing, and not because the sticks didn’t sell well. The Cold Steel Irish Blackthorn Walking Stick has an overall length of 37' and weighs approximately 28.2 ounces. To get around the law, the Irish turned the shillelagh into a 3-foot walking stick. In expert hands the shillelagh was so fearsome that during the final occupation of Ireland, the English outlawed it. The original Blackthorn sticks were 2 to 4 foot long Irish shillelaghs (the national weapon of rural. 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 23 product ratings (23. 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 product ratings (4) 19.99 New- Used Cold Steel 91PBSH Blackthorn Shillelagh Walking Stick - Black. AYAMAYA Trekking Walking Hiking Stick - Black/Brown. 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 63 product ratings. The original Blackthorn sticks were 2 to 4 foot long Irish shillelaghs (the national weapon of rural Ireland). Irish Blackthorn Walking Stick - 91PBS Cold Steel. Cold Steel 91WALK 38.5 inch Wood Walkabout Walking Stick. It has been prized for centuries as a material for premium walking sticks.
With a handsome bark-like wood texture and raised “clipped thorns” on the shaft, and a highly polished faux-wood head, this good looking stick will be sure to turn heads – whether it is carried under your arm at a historical re-enactment event, or simply hung by the door to greet uninvited guests.The Blackthorn bush is found throughout Ireland and the British Isles. Thompson’s private collection, the Blackthorn Shillelagh mimics the look, feel and balance of the original, but made from high-impact polymer that will withstand even the harshest weather conditions. Modeled after an ancient cudgel in Lynn C. A shorter, lighter model that we simply named the Blackthorn Shillelagh. Its good looks, combined with its hard-wearing materials have made it an often imitated but never equaled classic!įor 2016, we are proud to add a “little brother” to our line-up. This item is not available in store.Ĭold Steels Irish Blackthorn Walking Stick has been a firm fan favorite since its inception.
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