Got an idea for you - Shillelagh(stick) maintenance - what you do to maintain and repair your sticks - kind of showing what you talked about in here - oiling (what oil type)rags, paper towels, brushes, repairing small and large dents/cracks (sandpapering/filing/carving/trimming/everything else) whatever else you do or think would be a good idea to do
I've two shillelagh's. Both old and thorny as hell. Other than buying another, any suggestions on how to make them more effective as fighting sticks without doing any damage to them.
I don't believe the old time Irish would have used sticks covered with sharp thorns for exactly the reason you describe. But I do think they would have used sticks where the actual thorns were cut off, but the bumps they grew out of were left on. Would you agree?
Most fighting examples I have seen are as you described the thorns snipped off but bark often left on. The thorns I have only seen on thin ones clearly used as a fashion accessory.
Just subbed to your channel, enjoying the videos very much. What is your opinion on lead loaded/ unloaded sticks, advantages/ disadvantages. Thanks very much in advance 👍
As far as I have seen from all surviving examples lead was used as a repair to fix holes in sticks not for weight. A stick is best, you want to hit first.
@@ramblingkern Thanks for your reply👍 The reason I asked is, iwas looking at Liam's website, ( olde shillelagh ) And they sell both loaded and unloaded, where there is lead added to some sticks and not others.
Hi, I've just found your channel and enjoying your videos I subscribed right away!!! Could you point me in the right direction for a good stick maker please? I'm the same size of stick as yourself. Thank you very much.
@@bear0907 Liam at the olde shillelagh store makes a good stick. There are a few good makers out there but I have one of his and can confirm it's a good one.
Hi Nathan, my name is Tony my query is U am living in Cork City. Do you know any clubs in the Cork City area that are practicing that Irish Martial Art I have a background in martial arts but would be very interested in my own country martial art as I did not know that one existed I would bee grateful if you could let me Know. Thank You and keep up the good work you have a new follower on UTUBE.
@@anthonyfoley3377 hi Tony there are none that I am aware of sadly. There are some online options out there and if you ever wanted to train in person I would be happy to come down there to host a workshop or something.
do you have any resources for how to use a shillelagh/knob stick of greater length? Maybe in the 48-50 inch range? I've seen it mentioned in some old texts but the stick fighting I've seen is done with sticks 3 feet and under.
Im a Gael in England. Just purchased a stick from Ireland. Looks identical to the one you hold in this video. I will study your stuck fighting videos.
Good stuff mate.
Got an idea for you - Shillelagh(stick) maintenance - what you do to maintain and repair your sticks - kind of showing what you talked about in here - oiling (what oil type)rags, paper towels, brushes, repairing small and large dents/cracks (sandpapering/filing/carving/trimming/everything else) whatever else you do or think would be a good idea to do
Thank you the next time I get a new stick or need to do that I will make sure to film something.
Very informative and interesting. Thanks for posting.
You are very welcome mate.
Very interesting. Great video. Thanks!
You are most welcome.
very cool video. Thanks for all the information you share with us. 🙂
My pleasure. Thank you.
I've two shillelagh's. Both old and thorny as hell. Other than buying another, any suggestions on how to make them more effective as fighting sticks without doing any damage to them.
I don't believe the old time Irish would have used sticks covered with sharp thorns for exactly the reason you describe. But I do think they would have used sticks where the actual thorns were cut off, but the bumps they grew out of were left on. Would you agree?
Most fighting examples I have seen are as you described the thorns snipped off but bark often left on. The thorns I have only seen on thin ones clearly used as a fashion accessory.
I just found your channel today! New subscriber!
Thank you.
Just subbed to your channel, enjoying the videos very much.
What is your opinion on lead loaded/ unloaded sticks, advantages/ disadvantages.
Thanks very much in advance 👍
As far as I have seen from all surviving examples lead was used as a repair to fix holes in sticks not for weight. A stick is best, you want to hit first.
@@ramblingkern
Thanks for your reply👍
The reason I asked is, iwas looking at Liam's website, ( olde shillelagh )
And they sell both loaded and unloaded, where there is lead added to some sticks and not others.
Hi, I've just found your channel and enjoying your videos I subscribed right away!!! Could you point me in the right direction for a good stick maker please? I'm the same size of stick as yourself. Thank you very much.
@@bear0907 Liam at the olde shillelagh store makes a good stick. There are a few good makers out there but I have one of his and can confirm it's a good one.
@@ramblingkern Thank you for replying so fast! I'll look him up, All the best.
Hi Nathan, my name is Tony my query is U am living in Cork City. Do you know any clubs in the Cork City area that are practicing that Irish Martial Art I have a background in martial arts but would be very interested in my own country martial art as I did not know that one existed I would bee grateful if you could let me Know. Thank You and keep up the good work you have a new follower on UTUBE.
@@anthonyfoley3377 hi Tony there are none that I am aware of sadly. There are some online options out there and if you ever wanted to train in person I would be happy to come down there to host a workshop or something.
do you have any resources for how to use a shillelagh/knob stick of greater length? Maybe in the 48-50 inch range? I've seen it mentioned in some old texts but the stick fighting I've seen is done with sticks 3 feet and under.
Sadly not the only two surviving styles deal with the walking stick length ones not the staff or cudgel sized ones I have seen mentioned.
There are other arts that deal with that but no Irish ones sadly.
Where can I buy one in the US?
There are plenty of places that ship to the US. Blackthorn is not native to the US but there are some resellers out there.
Any good recommendations on where to buy a decent shillelagh in the UK?
I think there is a good maker over there I will try look up the name for you.
@@ramblingkern thank you
@@genuinelyconcerned3504 west country walking sticks is the one I have not bought from them but they make blackthorn sticks and are UK based
@@ramblingkern thank you