![]() It continues today as both a disciplined fighting style that follows historic forms as well as manuals that give self defense instruction for how to use a shillelagh fighting club. While not warring with the druids, the Irish developed a formal martial art with the stick fighting named Bataireacht, although the top-heavy clubs are not as favorable as lighter weight woods. Various sizes of shillelaghs have been found, ranging from 1 to 9 feet long! The wood was then treated, heated, and allowed to cure, giving the knots a brilliant grain finish that would be virtually indestructible. When iron and steel were in short supply, these were nature's answer for a durable weapon that would leave a dent in stone or a skull! Blackthorn is a type of tree common in Ireland, and was the primary wood for a shillelagh, though oak clubs have been found. Especially desirable were knots from the tree branches that had been cut long ago, as the knobs would become rock-hard. Used as both walking sticks and self-defense weapons, shillelaghs were intentionally cut from the base of trees to get the hardest wood possible. Traditionally, these war weapons came from Ireland and some bordering parts of England. Keeping the tradition alive while using modern materials, this solid polypropylene version is ready for battle at a moments notice. Settle disputes in style with this Blackthorn Shillelagh Club, the top choice of the medieval Irish countrymen who needed to smash and bash their enemies into submission. View the video to see them really tested out! We made sure all of these weapons were able to withstand the damage that we put them through as well. This week for Weapons Wednesday, we took a look at our Dark Battle Pike along with some of the newest weapons that we just started carrying. Watch the video to see what they can do!ĭark Battle Pike and Other Dangerous Weapons These weapons really are unique and are very exciting to say the least. This week for Weapons Wednesday, I reviewed the Steampunk Gun Blade and Other Unusual Weapons that we recently got in our warehouse. Steampunk Gun Blade and Other Unusual Weapons ![]() ![]() Check out their review and test of our newest and coolest weapons, which includes the Modern Tactical Khopesh He is taking a break from filming the videos for a little bit and Amanda is going to be the new host with Melanie. ![]() On this week of Weapons Wednesday, Kyle had an announcement to make. Modern Tactical Khopesh and Other Deadly Weapons Watch the video to see which bladed weapons that we chose! From an axe, a bowie knife and a short sword, it will be difficult to choose. For this week on Weapons Wednesday, we took a look at some of our newest bladed weapons that would be great to survive on a deserted island. ![]()
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