Blackthorn is the king of woods for traditional Irish shillelaghs, but ash is a close second. The Cold Steel Irish Blackthorn Walking Stick features durable polypropylene construction with a handsome bark-like wood texture, raised clipped thorns. For genuine Irish canes steeped deep into the rich heritage of Irish cane-makers, please check out our listing of beechwood hiking sticks and those resembling the traditional shillelagh. The classic shillelagh is a one-piece, knobbed, walking stick made from a single sapling or tree branch, often with the bark still attached. You get the assurance of buying from a globally renowned online store that presents clear shipping and pricing policies. We would recommend opting for the original blackthorns listed here.īuy Genuine Blackthorn Canes Walking Canes online store provides the largest range of options among high-quality blackthorn canes and blackthorn shillelaghs. Despite the similarities in the finishing texture and appearance, Hawthorne remains a somewhat cheaper and not-so-strong option. It is associated with Ireland and Irish folklore. However, not all cane collectors are so sure about this. A shillelagh ( / leli, - l / shil-AY-lee, -l Irish: sail ille or saill alaigh 1 sal el, 'thonged willow') is a wooden walking stick and club or cudgel, typically made from a stout knotty blackthorn stick with a large knob at the top. A reliable walking cane, it gained more popularity in the rural areas where people recommended it for its inherent traits like resistance to discoloration apart from not chipping easily despite negligible maintenance.īlackthorn Options Some people have taken to Hawthorne-made canes that have the reputation of aping beechwood. Harvested and made in Ireland as they have been for centuries. It was very easy to hold and deploy as a means to balance yourself. Each hand-crafted Irish Shillelagh walking cane is unique. Handcrafted and cut from the Blackthorn bush that grows in the hedgerows all over Ireland, each stick has a unique shape and handle. For other European nations, this provided them a functional walking cane that was very sturdy and easy to work with during the process of preparing it-this is called the Blackthorn. These were slightly modified shillelaghs. Despite a slightly violent history, shillelaghs gained popularity, first in Ireland and then, England. Also known as a Shillelagh, this Blackthorn walking stick is crafted from solid Irish hazel and covered with a thick coat of black paint with one end shaped. Original Blackthorns were referred to as Shillelaghs. Today, the Blackthorn has earned the reputation of being a premium selection for canes, engaging the envy of collectors and dedicated cane enthusiasts. Walking canes from Ireland are renowned for their resilience and the Blackthorn bush yields the hardest of woods used for making canes. Blackthorn is widely regarded as the most fashionable and durable of all European canes with a distinct Irish heritage.
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