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Product Description
Cold Steel’s recent forays into injected molded polypropylene products has yielded some impressive results and now we have produced a new polypropylene Blackthorn that has all of the advantages of real Blackthorn and none of its pitfalls. Our Irish Blackthorn Walking Stick is inspired by an authentic Blackthorn from Cold Steel President, Lynn C. Thompson’s private collection. It was copied carefully, and then artfully modified to a point where it not only mimics nature, but actually rivals and supersedes anything the natural world could produce! If nature had fashioned the most perfect Blackthorn stick, and you were lucky enough to come by it, our Irish Blackthorn Walking Stick is what it would look like. It’s a superb faux Blackthorn stick, and since it’s injection molded from polypropylene, it will never warp, crack, swell up, or splinter and is easy to maintain with a little soap and water.

Product Details
  • Weight: 28.2 oz.; Head: 2-3/4"
  • Material: Polypropylene; Overall Length: 37"
  • Thickness: 1" (Base), 1-3/8" (Neck)

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Worth the money
 
Review Date: October 24, 2008
Reviewer: Melvin Williams, Texas
I own the 'Cold Steel' African Walking Stick and was so impressed with it that I finally broke down and decided to buy the Blackthorn and add it to my collection. So far I'm in love with it.

The stick is solid state and easy to carry. The knobbed handle has a peculiar shaped lip recess where the faux wooden top attaches to the shaft but this allows for one to comfortably wrap his fingers around it and maintain a firm grip. I find the stick attractive and only when examined up close can one tell it is not real wood.

As soon as the stick arrived, I went to the local drug store and bought a 1" rubber cane tip which fit perfectly. I then took the stick with me for a 10 mile test walk. I wear fingerless, padded gloves when walking and noted no discomfort to the palm or wrist from the stick while using it for weight bearing. It was light enough to carry tucked under my arm as well.

The stick seemed well capable of being used as a defense tool while still keeping a good balance of comfort and fashion. My impression so far is that it is a very nice walking stick and I would highly recommend it. Don't be fooled by the light weight and plastic feel of this material.

Negatives:
1) Does not come with a rubber tipped end. The plastic tip can be a bit slippery on smooth surfaces. (Highly suggest you grab a 1" tip from the drug store, usually come in a box of 2 for $3-$4.)
2) Only comes in one size as far as I am aware.
3) I suspect it might warp if stored in an extremely hot vehicle, though I have no proof of this.

Positives:
1) Nice looking stick. Has that authentic Blackthorn appearance.
2) Polypropylene construction makes it nearly indestructible. Aside from scratches or extreme heat, should last forever.
3) Well balanced and "ridged" along the shaft for good grip and combat useage.

Overall:
Two thumbs up. I love the stick and have no regrets about buying it. Irish Blackthorn Walking Stick, Polypropylene, 37 in.
Great Walking Stick
 
Review Date: January 19, 2009
Reviewer: Robert G. Greenup, Dumas, Arkansas USA
I had concerns that this stick might look too plastic, but actually you have to get really close to it to identify it as a replica. It looks very much like my authentic Blackthorn stick from all but a very close distance.

This is a very sturdy walking stick. I am 6'2" and 275 lbs. and this stick is plenty sturdy enough for me. It draws a lot of looks. I feel confident that it could be used as an efffective club should the need arise.
Don't leave home without it.
 
Review Date: March 1, 2009
Reviewer: Wood Wren, U.S.A.
I own two of the "real things" when it comes to these walking sticks, but as I do not want them damaged (they are in a collection of walking sticks I have), I bought this one for practical everyday use. I do a lot of walking and to be honest, in this day and age I do not leave home with out it. Not only do I enjoy using a walking stick while walking (go figure, huh), but some of the off trails I walk certainly need the extra support this one gives. Do not be fooled by the material; this one makes a great defensive weapon. Being female in this day and age, you are out of your mind if you trail walk with out some sort of defensive weapon (I have found this stick along with a can of pepper mace gives me a very secure feeling, or at least a sense of security...never let your guard down). This stick is stout, looks good, feels good in the hand and is a comfort. Like another reviewer here, I do recommend you purchase rubber tips for your stick though as you will find you deed the added traction of smooth surfaces. These can be purchased in just about any drug store and last quite a long time. Thank goodness I have not had to use this one yet as a defensive tool, but using it in practice I have no doubt it could lay a person out quite quickly. I very much recommend this one.

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