Cromach

[BoldHighlander]

Hello Terry,we call a "crook" a "cromach" in this part of the world.Stick making or stick dressing is quite a popular hobby in the UK and there are several quite serious competitions that take place during the year to gain various accollades.Stick making used to be almost the preserve of the Game Keepers,stalkers,sheepherds, etc.,that used to make the sticks during the dark winter months to earn a few extra pennies.Or,in my case, a very special 21st birthday gift.

Thanks Jock Scot
I've heard of the competitions and such. It really has gone from a shepherds tool to a big deal, hasn't it? Wonder what those old shepherds would think now of their old working tools, eh?

I am surprised that you practical chaps have not caught the stick making bug,there are plenty of books,videos,DVDs on the subject.

I've got to be honest, I didn't know there were books, dvds, etc on the subject
Where can I find these?

I would love to try my hand at making one, but until I do I'd like to find one like this:





It's funny, the one's I've seen made on this side of the pond seem to be entirely of wood (hence why I ask about Scottish makers). Anybody know if anyone makes these with ram's horn in the US or Canada?