Everyday cromach

[Mikilt]

I've seen a few photos of Xmarkers (et al) with really nice cromachs. Ram's horn, antler, ornate carved wood, etc. Does anyone have or use an everyday cromach? I am not talking about a basic hiking staff, but rather one with a simple shepard's crook.

I have not, nor am I ever likely to herd sheep, I just think it would make a nice accessory while hiking kilted. Is this common at all?

Nevermind, I just found my answer by using the good ol' search function.

[LitTrog]

Good question. I've been admiring the cromachs I've seen (most recently, the one Tobus has), but have pretty much written off buying one. I think it'd make a great hiking tool, but don't want to look too affected. I'm also interested in hearing some opinions about this.

[Mickey]

Good question. I've been admiring the cromachs I've seen (most recently, the one Tobus has), but have pretty much written off buying one. I think it'd make a great hiking tool, but don't want to look too affected. I'm also interested in hearing some opinions about this.

Big ***. (you sure you aren't my long lost twin brother??). I'm toying with the idea of making a horn one (just to see if I can), but to me they seem very out of place and impractical, for MY purposes. While I like a good stick when hiking, again, I'm not sure I see the practicality of a hook. Hooks, by nature, catch on things. And if I'm in town, I don't even like having to carry an umbrella around on a threatening day.

[Bugbear]

I've decided that my white and red mobility cane is perfectly traditional for a curmudgeon stick, regardless of what I'm wearing. They're usually graphite now-a-days, instead of aluminum or bamboo; leave me alone.

[Riverkilt]

Picked this one up at a vendor's booth at a highland games a few years ago. Believe it was made in England. Very lightweight. All wood, made from one piece.

[Tobus]

Given the cultural implications of a shepherd's crook, I just can't see it being an everyday shape for a tall staff without looking affected. A regular height cane of around 36 inches would be fine, but a tall one around 50 inches has a whole 'nother implication.

That said, it is a very practical shape for all kinds of stuff besides herding sheep. But I would probably not want to risk using a high-dollar cromach for rough use in hiking and whatnot. A properly made one should hold up to hard use, but I would be upset if I damaged it needlessly when I could have used a regular staff.

[Zardoz]

http://www.brazos-walking-sticks.com...walking-stick/

[Mikilt]

http://www.brazos-walking-sticks.com...walking-stick/

So happens that that is the exact one that I am considering.

[Panache]

I believe I have one similar to the Brazo one you are looking at. It is a fine stick but rather large (Jock Scot calls it my "buffalo cromach"). It works fine on the trail.


Cheers

Jamie

[SlackerDrummer]

You can get one similar to the Brazo one from Tractor Supply for about $20USD.