Traditional Stickmaking Today

The most popular choice due to its lightness and availability.

This is the critical joint where the head meets the shank. A high-quality stick features a seamless transition, sometimes reinforced with a decorative collar or spacer made of bone or metal. Shillelaghmaking Traditional Stickmaking

Often used for "thumbsticks," where the V-shape provides a natural rest for the hand. The most popular choice due to its lightness

Ram, buffalo, or cow horn can be heated and shaped into elegant crooks or pistol grips. more ornate designs utilize:

While many sticks use a natural "knob" from the branch, more ornate designs utilize: