Our genuine blackthorn walking sticks are handcrafted inIreland from the authentic blackthorn wood. Artisan crafters in Irelandhand-select each piece of blackthorn for the best natural characteristics tocreate the highest quality walking sticks. The sharp thorns on the branch arecut down, leaving bumps where the thorns were once sticking out to create aunique shaft. The thorn bumps evenly spaced on the shaft make these walkingsticks expensive and rare collector pieces. They are regarded as familyheirlooms in Ireland and a walking stick any true collector wants in theircollection.

Quality blackthorn sticks are in short supply due to thedifficulty in harvesting the wood. Blackthorn wood has poisonous thorns, so itis challenging to find people willing to collect the wood. Compared to otherwoods like our like Hazel Walking Stick, it takes many years for Blackthorn todry out and season before it can be made into a walking stick. Many Irishfarmers no longer plant this bush as a natural fence barrier and have switchedto metal fencing as an alternative to keep livestock on their farm.

These sticks are finished with a clear coat to protect andextend the life of the natural wood. The Thin, Standard, and Stoutclassifications are graded by the weight of the stick. Our blackthorn walkingsticks are handcrafted, and no two are identical. The colors and shapes shown inthe pictures may vary. For additional options, view our complete selection of blackthorn walking sticks & shillelaghs.