Scottish Canes

[davedove]

I came across this link while looking for walking sticks on line:

http://www.scottishwalkingsticks.com/

They seem a bit pricey, but I don't know that much about the subject and maybe their construction is worth the extra price.

[Pour1Malt]

there arr a couple o hill walkin shops in the toon wi' canes thot look similar...

ai'll go check the prices and get back tae ya....

[Colin]

there arr a couple o hill walkin shops in the toon wi' canes thot look similar...

ai'll go check the prices and get back tae ya....

I would appreciate knowing the prices as well. The online shops are just too over the top for me.

[cavscout]

Not as traditional and elegant but might interest someone.

http://www.thewalkingcanestore.com/p...FQVBSgod4R6PAg

[KiltedKnight]

Yes, at those prices they can stick it.

Chris.

[Woodsheal]

You can get the traditional Irish blackthorne walking sticks generally for around $35.00 plus shipping. They look good and are indestructible...!

Here's a link:
http://store.yahoo.com/murphysimports/blacwalstic.html

[Woodsheal]

These are even cheaper:

http://www.irishtartans.com/sticks.html

[Pour1Malt]

ok... finally checked prices up the toon...


there certainly arr less expensive walking canes that arr shaped the same...

the high price comes fraim the "water buffalo horn" handle...

without they "water buffalo" an just made fraim wood... (same shape handle though)

they cost aboot £20-£30....

[Scottish Chi]

I've always been a little curious as to why someone would pay for a walking stick unless you don't live near a forest. There are plenty there for free. Let the wood cure and you have a nice stick. When hiking I always look for just the right stick that is comfortable in my hand. Curiously enough I have always looked for what is called a thumbstick in one of the websites.

Although some of the shapes, wood species, etc. may be traditional I would personally steer clear of a cane if it is to be seriously used and not just carried as an accessory. Continual pushing down (leaning) on a cane will eventually bring about lower back pain problems. Better to use a walking stick that would allow you to grab around the stick at just slightly lower than shoulder level. This gives you stability and keeps you upright. If it is intend to be used for protection (mad dogs, wild animals, etc.)the extra length of a staff can be comforting.

Cheers! Bill

[Woodsheal]

I do have one of the Irish blackthorn sticks, and usually carry with me when I go walking. I really don't think it's meant to be a cane, but a weapon. It's hard as a rock, and the knobby end would definitely deal somebody - or some obnoxious dog - a shrewd knock...!