
Below are a few of our more unusual or spectacular pieces that we have on display in our store and at exhibitions, and are not for general sale. However as new sticks are being made everyday it may be possible to let some pieces go, once a suitable replacement is available. Items now for sale have prices listed and an Order Reference Number (in Red)
Chieftain's Staff.
Unique and very substantial, it is very rare to discover such an incredible item in
Blackthorn. 4 feet long, it is too large for practical stick fighting and on the heavy side for a walking staff. A style brandished by tribal chiefs in times gone by for ceremonial purposes and to signify prestige
Display centerpiece in our store in Shillelagh since 2007. Not currently for sale.
Awesome blackthorn stick, carefully seasoned and prepared before being fashioned into a walking stick on January 1st, 2000 giving it the unique status of
being the first stick made in Shillelagh in the Third Millennium. Inscribed as such, it bears the auspicious date and the stick makers signature.
Not currently for sale.
Beautiful Shillelagh fighting stick with a uniquely formed head resembling the shape of the shamrock. Discovered in an abandoned farmhouse, it has been lovingly refurbished in our workshop. More than 100 years old, and bearing the scars of a rumbustious past, it now sedately adorns our showroom.
Beautifully balanced and weighted example of the ancient battle club. Fashioned in 1998, it remains the stick makers Home Security System.
Classic Blackthorn staff, fashioned from the root up, to resemble that famous staff wielded by Gandalf in Lord Of The Rings
This unique fighting stick with its large head weighs 710g and is lead loaded. The shaft diameter is 1" and it has a 37" length.
It has a matt varnish finish.
91A - $225 plus $50 shipping (UPS estimate)
This unique club features a bill hook on the shaft. It is 810g in weight, 27" long and has a shaft diameter ranging from 1.2" up to 2". It is lead loaded with a matt varnish finish.
91B -SOLD
This unusual double headed fighting stick is 37.5" in length. It weighs 965g has a 1.2" +shaft diameter It is a nicely balanced stick which is lead loaded at both ends.
It is finished in a low lustre matt finish.
91C - SOLD
This awesome club measures 21" in length, weighs 610g and has a shaft diameter of 1.2"+. The head has a 10" circumference. It is lead loaded and finished in matt varnish.
91D -SOLD
This crooked staff with its distinctive kink measures 49.5" in length
It weighs 895g and is lead loaded. The shaft diameter is 1"+" and the head circumference is 8.5". It has been pulled into line so that it 'feels' just like a straight one making it an ideal walking/hiking companion.
91E -SOLD
This awesome, one off loaded fighting club is 28.5" long, weighs 710g and has a 1"+ , lovely dimpled shaft with beautiful balance.
It is finished in low maintenance, matt varnish
91F - SOLD
This restored and aged fighting stick is 1235g in weight. It is 38" long with a chunky 2" shaft diameter. It is finished in a low maintenance matt varnish finish.
Will make a great display item and conversation piece, while being very effective for personal protection. Unsuited for contact stick training. .
91G-$175 plus $50 shipping (UPS estimate)
A selection of natural blackthorn fighting style walking sticks is presented.
Where there is a range of lengths given, the stick may be finished to suit the height of a potential buyer, without disturbing the balance of the item.
Favored Hand Lead Loaded Shipping Other/USA
92A SOLD 565g 1" Right Yes $195 plus $50 shipping
92B SOLD 665g 1"+ Left Yes $195 plus $50 shipping
92C 37"-39.5" 570g 1" + Left Yes $185 plus $50 shipping
92D SOLD 645g 1.2" Both Yes $195 plus $50 shipping
92E SOLD 820g 1.2"+ Right No $195 plus $50 shipping
92F SOLD 260g 3/4"+ Right No $115 plus $50 shipping
92G SOLD 750g 1"-1.2" Right Yes $195 plus $50 shipping
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