***Enjoy Free UPS Ground Shipping in the contiguous U.S. with Every Purchase of $100 and up! Blackthorn is the traditional, highly sought after Irish country walking stick. Blackthorn trees and bushes can be found growing along the lanes and byways of Ireland. The plants are slow-growing and therefore produce a very hard wood, but great skill and experience are required to identify the branches suitable for the production of walking sticks. These can only be cut during a few weeks in mid-winter and have to be seasoned for at least two years before they are straightened, sanded and polished. The thorn of the Blackthorn is actually quite poisonous and it is becoming increasingly more difficult to find those willing to harvest it! In addition to being the traditional Irish country walking stick, legend holds that the thorn crown placed on Jesus was indeed, Blackthorn, and that the plant itself has certain healing properties. With all due respect to the venerable Blackthorn, British Heritage Gifts & Accents offer a fabulous selection along with realistic pricing on authentic Blackthorn styles including Rustic Knob Sticks, Crooks, Ramshorn Shepherd's Crooks, Shillelaghs and Thumbsticks, as well as our truly Exquisite Burled Blackthorn Derby Walking Canes. Shop and compare! Click individual links below for more information or to place a secure online order. Rustic Irish Blackthorn Coppiced Knob Walking Stick $78.00 Search British Heritage Gifts: Submit your order through our secure online catalog or call 901-309-3277 in the U.S.