

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. The shaft has a 1.375" diameter at the neck that tapers to 1.0" diameter at the base. The Knob grip has a diameter of approximately 2 3/4". Welcome to select Steel Cutters with good quality, Cold Steel Knives 91PBSH Blackthorn Shillelagh Sale sales online rare opportunity, do not miss Skip to content. The Cold Steel Irish Blackthorn Walking Stick features single piece black Polypropylene construction, with an undulating shaft. Cold Steel Blackthorn Shillelagh Walking Stick £39.20 Not available Product reminder Enter your e-mail address below and we will notify you when the product is available Your e-mail address will be stored up to 180 days. It's a superb faux Blackthorn stick, and since it's injection molded from polypropylene, it will never warp, crack, swell up, or splinter and is easy to maintain with a little soap and water. 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. The original Blackthorn sticks were 2 to 4 foot long Irish shillelaghs (the national weapon of rural. The Cold Steel Irish Blackthorn Walking Stick is inspired by an authentic Blackthorn from Cold Steel President, Lynn C. Irish Blackthorn Walking Stick - 91PBS Cold Steel. 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. Features: Constructed of solid black polypropylene that will never. It’s perfect for walking or hiking, and also makes a formidable self-defense weapon. The Cold Steel Blackthorn Shillelagh is made from solid black polypropylene with bark like wood texture. Shop Cold Steel Blackthorn Shillelagh Black. Blackthorn Shillelagh Be the first to review this product £41.00 Brand: Cold Steel SKU 91PBSH Add to Cart Details For 2016, we are proud to add a little brother to our line-up. Cold Steel Blackthorn Shillelagh-Cold Steels Irish Blackthorn Walking Stick has been a firm fan favorite since its inception. 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. SKU: CS91PBSH Tag: Cold Steel Blackthorns. To get around the law, the Irish turned the shillelagh into a 3-foot walking stick. The Cold Steel Blackthorn Shillelagh features durable polypropylene construction with a handsome bark-like wood texture, raised clipped thorns, and a highly polished faux-wood head. 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 Ireland). It has been prized for centuries as a material for premium walking sticks. The Blackthorn bush is found throughout Ireland and the British Isles.
