![]() ![]() ![]() For sticks that can be used as such we indicate this in the "Right/Left Hand" fields below where n/a = not suitable. These sticks are not usually suitable for use as walking sticks. PLEASE INDICATE YOUR PREFERENCES WHEN ORDERING (where 'OPTIONAL is offered) ![]() ![]() Check out the specs for available options. Many are not lead loaded but it is still possible to do so if desired by the buyer. Requires little or no maintenance) HARD GLAZE (Glossier finish, not suitable for martial arts) MATT (we use a really nice matt varnish that is almost indistinguishable from the oil finish and gives a leathery feel. OIL (choice of most stick fighters and can be re-oiled or refinished as desired) Allow 28 days for delivery of oil finished sticks Most of the sticks offered on this page are oil treated to the point where they can be exported as sealed wood but can still be given a final outer finish of the buyers choice. They are designed to be carried by holding the shaft about a third of the way down. Although they can look like walking sticks they are not always suitable for use as a walking aid due to the different grip and feel of the stick. They undergo a different seasoning process than our other sticks, necessary to produce a balanced, fast, and accurate weapon. Jean McClelland writes about antiques for The Herald-Dispatch.Our fighting sticks are styled on the sticks actually used in martial arts stick fighting. Headaches from overindulgence are much more preferable to those that result from a wallop of a Shillelagh. The Irish fighting stick has a leather wrist strap. In essence, a Shillelagh is a thick, knotty walking stick or cane made from Blackthorn or oak. The Shillelagh is said to come from the village of Shillelagh in County Wicklow, which was abundant with oak trees. Today, as you look down at that green beer be glad that the Irish tradition of engaging your buddies in a contest with a Shillelagh is no longer the fashionable way of celebrating. It rhymes with ukulele and consists of three syllables: shill-lay-lee. This ornate special featured Irish cane can be sold for hundreds or even thousands of dollars however most Shillelaghs are sold for less than $100.00. The more unusual the cane the more collectible and valuable it becomes. Today’s collectors look for special features in old canes such as hidden swords, camouflaged whiskey flasks or unusual materials forming the head of the cane. Early on this cudgel was whittled leaving the knobs and thorns in place so as to make it a better weapon when giving their adversary a good wallop. If you like to walk and hit things or people, then the poly-fiber shillelagh fighting stick is the walking stick for you. According to Irish Central, a thick knobby stick with the bark intact is slathered in whiskey butter. Making Of A Shillelagh I was surprised by all that goes into making an authentic Shillelagh. Interestingly it was an English writer who first dubbed the bata a Shillelagh due the origin of the wood. In essence, a Shillelagh is a thick, knotty walking stick or cane made from Blackthorn or oak. The Irish fighting stick came by the name of Shillelagh due to the fine woods most favored in the making of the cudgel that were found in Ireland’s Shillelagh Forest. As time moved on, the fights took on a sportsman type venue at many ale intensive celebrations. From the 17th thru the 19th Century, those fights were most prevalent between political groups called ‘factions’. There were even trainers or fencing masters called “Maighistir Prionnsa” to help them perfect their bata skills. As a rite of passage young Irishmen learned how to protect themselves in a fight. ![]()
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