Cold Steel 91PBS Irish Blackthorn Shillelagh Walking Stick (37 Inches Overall) Super Tough Polypropylene 91PBSZ

MANUFACTURER: Cold Steel Knives
SKU:
CS91PBS
MPN: 91PBSZ

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The Blackthorn bush is found throughout Ireland and the British Isles. It has been prized for centuries as a material for premium walking sticks. The original Blackthorn sticks were 2 to 4 foot long Irish shillelaghs (the national weapon of rural Ireland). In expert hands the shillelagh was so fearsome that during the final occupation of Ireland, the English outlawed it. To get around the law, the Irish turned the shillelagh into a 3-foot walking stick. 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.

Cold 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. It was because Blackthorn is difficult to come by and, since it's grown and not manufactured, it is somewhat inconsistent in quality.

Cold 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.

The Cold Steel Irish Blackthorn Walking Stick is inspired by an authentic Blackthorn from Cold Steel President, Lynn C. Thompson's private collection. 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. 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.

The Cold Steel Irish Blackthorn Walking Stick features single piece black Polypropylene construction, with an undulating shaft. The Knob grip has a diameter of approximately 2 3/4". The shaft has a 1.375" diameter at the neck that tapers to 1.0" diameter at the base. Overall length: 37". Weight: 28.2 ounces.

Note: This is a large, oversize, heavy item. Additional shipping charges apply. Not eligible for FREE SHIPPING or BASIC SHIPPING methods. Please select Large Package Shipping Method upon checkout. Thank-you.

Cold Steel Knives - 91PBSZ Specifications:

  • Weight:
    28.2 oz.
  • Head:
    2 3/4 in. Diameter
  • Material:
    Polypropylene
  • Overall:
    37.0 in.
  • Thick:
    1 in. (Base) 1 3/8 in. (Neck)
  • Brand:
    Cold Steel
  • Model:
    Blackthorn Shillelagh Walking Stick
  • Model Number:
    91PBSZ

Note: This is a large, oversize, heavy item. Additional shipping charges apply. Not eligible for FREE SHIPPING or BASIC SHIPPING methods. Please select Large Package Shipping Method upon checkout. Thank-you.

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Ryan H on 10/05/2021 11:01am
I am a martial arts aficionado, I am well-versed in many styles of self-defense, at first I found this thing to be unwieldy and awkward but with a small amount of work I figured out how to make it into a very effective defensive tool. Not to mention its also a Walking stick and it was nice just to lean on it when my knee got tired :-) I would recommend this for a larger size person there are different sizes and models to suit your needs.
Keith Kila on 09/06/2021 10:35am
Great stick! I Love it. Of course it does not look like a real blackthorn but is close enough and I love it. Also, it may be a little long for some as it was for me. I took a hacksaw and cut it to size and then installed a rubber cane tip on it, now it is perfect. I may buy two more.
Conner Taylor on 07/26/2016 03:11pm
This walking stick is extremely sturdy. It should do the job of a walking stick or defense weapon.
J Cleveland, Los Angeles on 05/25/2012 01:15pm
Initially, I was somewhat surprised by the weight of this walking stick. While not overly heavy, it is stout and has a definitely authoritative heft in the hand. Cosmetically it is very nice and only at very close range is it apparent that is made of synthetic materials. The length is more than adequate. The "root ball" top is a handful but the undercut lip allows for a secure and comfortable grip while walking and effective counter balance when using a saber or two-handed grip. Shipping time was very quick. I am very satisfied with this purchase and believe it is an excellent value.
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The support, both email and by phone was outstanding. My order was received faster than expected. The Cold Steel knife received, by far exceeded my expectations. I'll definitely be a return customer.
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