Cold Steel® Irish Blackthorn Staff Stick – 150 cm Polymer Shillelagh

Cold Steel® Irish Blackthorn Staff Stick – 150 cm Polymer Shillelagh

Modelled on an oversized blackthorn shillelagh from CEO Lynn C. Thompson’s private collection, this staff is the largest member of Cold Steel’s acclaimed Blackthorn line. Injection-moulded from high-impact polypropylene, it perfectly copies the gnarly grain, clipped thorn nodules and polished knob of natural blackthorn while eliminating wood’s weaknesses – no warping, cracking, swelling or splintering.

Aim of the Product

To deliver an ultra-durable, all-weather staff for walking, hiking, martial-arts training and display that rivals – and out-performs – the finest natural sticks.

Target Audience

• Outdoor trekkers and bushcraft enthusiasts needing a stout hiking staff
• Historical-reenactment or HEMA practitioners seeking a maintenance-free shillelagh substitute
• Collectors of unique Cold Steel training weapons and polymer tools

Product Use

1. Employ as a stabilising walking staff on rough trails or river crossings.
2. Use the weight-forward “root knob” for traditional stick-fighting drills or self-defence (observe local regulations).
3. Rinse with freshwater after sand, salt or mud exposure; pat dry – no oiling or special storage required.

Specifications & Technical Details

• Material: High-impact polypropylene (black)
• Total Length: 150 cm / 59 in
• Weight: 1 361 g / 48 oz (approx.)
• Surface: Wood-grain texture with faux “clipped thorns”
• Product No.: 91PBST
• Weather Range: –20 °C to +70 °C without degradation

Glossary & Useful Info

Polypropylene – A semi-crystalline thermoplastic noted for high impact resistance, low moisture absorption and imperviousness to most chemicals – ideal for zero-maintenance training weapons.
Shillelagh – Traditional Irish cudgel cut from blackthorn (Prunus spinosa); historically used for walking, duelling and clan self-defence.
Legal note: Ownership and carry rules for sticks/clubs vary by jurisdiction – always comply with local laws.

Manufacturer

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Cold Steel® and the Blackthorn series are trademarks of GSM Outdoors, used under licence. Product appearance may vary due to continuous improvement.