Irish Import: Genuine Blackthorn Stick with Thorn Bumps
Our genuine blackthorn walking sticks are handcrafted in
Ireland from the authentic blackthorn wood. Artisan crafters in Ireland
hand-select each piece of blackthorn for the best natural characteristics to
create the highest quality walking sticks. The sharp thorns on the branch are
cut down, leaving bumps where the thorns were once sticking out to create a
unique shaft. The thorn bumps evenly spaced on the shaft make these walking
sticks expensive and rare collector pieces. They are regarded as family
heirlooms in Ireland and a walking stick any true collector wants in their
collection.
Quality blackthorn sticks are in short supply due to the
difficulty in harvesting the wood. Blackthorn wood has poisonous thorns, so it
is challenging to find people willing to collect the wood. Compared to other
woods like our like Hazel Walking Stick, it takes many years for Blackthorn to
dry out and season before it can be made into a walking stick. Many Irish
farmers no longer plant this bush as a natural fence barrier and have switched
to metal fencing as an alternative to keep livestock on their farm.
These sticks are finished with a clear coat to protect and
extend the life of the natural wood. The Thin, Standard, and Stout
classifications are graded by the weight of the stick. Our blackthorn walking
sticks are handcrafted, and no two are identical. The colors and shapes shown in
the pictures may vary. For additional options, view our complete selection of blackthorn walking sticks & shillelaghs.
