Irish Blackthorn Walking Stick with Bog Oak & Deer Antler Thumb Stick – Handmade in Ireland

Blackthorn Walking Stick with Deer Antler Thumb Stick & Irish Bog Oak (140 cm)

A handcrafted Irish walking stick made from Blackthorn, Bog Oak & naturally shed deer antler

 

This handcrafted Irish Blackthorn walking stick is a tall, elegant piece built for collectors, walkers, and anyone who appreciates traditional Irish craftsmanship. The shank is made from naturally seasoned Irish blackthorn, paired with a 5,000‑year‑old bog oak spacer, and topped with a beautifully shaped deer antler thumb‑stick head. One of the antler tips is also capped with bog oak, creating a rare and visually striking finish.

 

At 140 cm and 558g, this is a longer, taller walking stick with a strong presence — ideal for taller users or those who prefer a commanding, staff‑like stick. A rubber ferrule is fitted for everyday walking on modern surfaces.

 

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Key Features

- Authentic Irish Blackthorn shank — naturally twisted, full of character, traditionally used for Irish walking sticks and shillelaghs  

- Ancient Irish Bog Oak spacer — preserved in peat for thousands of years, carbon‑dated and highly sought after  

- Deer antler thumb‑stick head — naturally shed, shaped and polished by hand  

- Bog oak–capped antler tip — a unique detail that strengthens the head and adds visual contrast  

- Length: 140 cm — ideal for taller walkers or collectors  

- Weight: 558g — solid, balanced, and comfortable  

- Rubber ferrule — practical and ready for walking  

 

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A Traditional Irish Craft Piece

This walking stick is handcrafted in Ireland using traditional methods and natural materials. Every part — the blackthorn, the bog oak, the antler — is sourced, shaped, and finished by hand. No two pieces are ever the same.

 

Because of the rare combination of blackthorn, bog oak, and deer antler, this stick works beautifully as:

- a functional walking stick  

- a collector’s item  

- a display piece  

- a unique Irish gift