Cold Steel Knives Irish Blackthorn Walking Stick, Polypropylene, 37" | 
 enlarge | Brand: Cold Steel
Category: Sports
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $35.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 40324
Media: Misc.
MPN: 91PBS
UPC: 705442007227
EAN: 0705442007227
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Product Description
Cold Steel 91PBS Irish Blackthorn Walking Stick, Polypropylene, 37 in.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.Cold Steel 91PBS Irish Blackthorn Walking Stick, Polypropylene, 37 in. Features:; Weight: 28.2 oz.; Head: 2 3/4"; Material: Polypropylene; Overall: 37"; Thick: 1" (Base) 1 3/8" (Neck); Made In: Taiwan, Province of China
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Worth the money October 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
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