Country Sticks – James Smith and Sons https://www.james-smith.co.uk Maker of Umbrellas and Walking Sticks Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:37:34 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 Curly Ramshorn on Blackthorn https://www.james-smith.co.uk/product/walking-sticks/country-sticks/the-country-staff/curly-ramshorn-on-blackthorn/ Mon, 13 Nov 2017 16:15:04 +0000 https://www.james-smith.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=5270 Rams horn is traditionally used by country stick makers as handles for walking sticks and staffs due to its natural beauty and strength. This distinctive rams horn handle is mounted on a bark blackthorn shank finished with a buffalo horn ferrule.

]]> Chestnut Congo Crook https://www.james-smith.co.uk/product/walking-sticks/country-sticks/country-crooks-country-sticks/congo-chestnut-crook/ Mon, 21 Sep 2015 13:56:24 +0000 http://jamessmith.beefdigital.com/?post_type=product&p=720 sweet chestnut (known as Spanish chestnut in the U.S.) and finished with a Sterling silver lap-band.  With a textured surface created when the wood is pierced whilst growing , this lightweight yet strong stick is a valuable companion for long country walks.]]> A traditional crook handled country stick made from an selected piece of sweet chestnut (known as Spanish chestnut in the U.S.) and fitted with a Sterling silver lap-band.  With a distinctive surface created when the wood’s surface is pierced whilst growing, this lightweight yet strong stick is a valuable companion for long country walks. This walking stick can be cut to the appropriate length for the user and will be finished with a brass ferrule and an additional bell-shaped rubber ferrule for extra grip on harder surfaces.

Weight: 310 grams

]]> The Bark Hazel Root-Knob https://www.james-smith.co.uk/product/walking-sticks/country-sticks/root-knob/bark-hazel-root-knob/ Mon, 14 Sep 2015 15:39:11 +0000 http://jamessmith.beefdigital.com/?post_type=product&p=706 hazel and finished with a Sterling silver lap-band.  Usually grown for it's edible nuts, the natural beauty of hazel wood is often overlooked. With a honey coloured surface, this lightweight yet strong wood is a durable walking accessory long associated with the English countryside.]]> A traditional knob handle country stick made from a selected piece of Somerset hazel and finished with a Sterling silver lap-band.  Usually grown for its cob nuts, the natural beauty of hazel wood is often overlooked. With a honey coloured surface, this lightweight yet strong wood is a durable walking accessory long associated with the English countryside. This walking stick can be cut to the appropriate length for the user and will be finished with a brass ferrule and an additional bell-shaped rubber ferrule for extra grip on harder surface area.

Weight: 285 grams

]]> The Bark Blackthorn Root-Knob https://www.james-smith.co.uk/product/walking-sticks/country-sticks/root-knob/bark-blackthorn-root-knob/ Mon, 14 Sep 2015 15:24:02 +0000 http://jamessmith.beefdigital.com/?post_type=product&p=704 blackthorn and finished with a Sterling silver lap-band. Blackthorn is found in Ireland and the British Isles where it has long been prized for it's functionality and uniqueness. Carried by commissioned officers of the Royal Irish Regiment, these walking sticks have had their thorns removed leaving a distinguished texture that attracts much admiration.]]> A traditional knob handle country stick made from a selected piece of English blackthorn and fitted with a Sterling silver lap-band. Blackthorn is found in Ireland and the British Isles where it has long been prized for its durability and uniqueness. Carried by commissioned officers of the Royal Irish Regiment, these walking sticks have had their thorns removed leaving a distinctive texture. This walking stick can be cut to the appropriate length for the user and will be finished with a brass ferrule and an additional bell-shaped rubber ferrule for extra grip on harder surfaces.

Weight: 330 grams

Ferrule Diameter: 16mm – 19mm

]]> Bark Cherry Crook https://www.james-smith.co.uk/product/walking-sticks/country-sticks/country-crooks-country-sticks/cherry-walking-stick/ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 13:58:54 +0000 http://jamessmith.beefdigital.com/?post_type=product&p=587 A traditional crook handle country stick made from an selected piece of coppiced cherry wood and fitted with a Sterling silver lap-band.  A deep red that darkens over time, the stick’s surface is soft to the touch providing an appealing grip for the hand. This popular walking stick can be cut to the appropriate length for the user and will be finished with a brass ferrule. An additional bell-shaped rubber ferrule will be provided for extra grip on harder surfaces.

Weight: 380 grams

 

 

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