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Shepherd's Crooks and Walking Sticks
More
than just an essential shepherds tool crooks have been used as an expression of
individuality and an art form for almost as long as there have been shepherds. A
time consuming but highly rewarding process stick making is an activity perfect
for whiling away the winter hours. I make shepherds crooks and walking sticks with wood, horn and antler
handles. I make crooks on spec and also on commission. How long it takes to make
a commissioned stick depends on what I have on order and how busy I am with
other things. While it often takes less time, if you want a commissioned stick
for a specific date, please give at least six months notice. For more
information or to order a stick email me at
imc@wolston.com
Crook description information.
| Type - Shepherd's crook, thumb stick, walking stick, etc. |
| Head material - the material used in the handle. |
| Shaft Material - the type of wood used to make the stick portion. |
| Collar Material - the material used between the head and the shaft. |
| Foot Material - the material used to finish the end of the shaft. |
| Total Length - from ground to the highest part of the head. For thumb sticks the length is to the V of the stick |
| Total Weight - weight of the completed stick |
| Interior Head diameter - the widest interior dimension of the handle. |
| Balance point - Distance from the handle end to the point where the sick will balance on a finger. For thumb stick the distance is to the V |
Comments about choosing a crook
The first thing to consider is how and when you plan on using the crook or stick. For a crook that you are planning on having with you while you are active I prefer a stick that i can hang on my arm by the elbow and not quite hit the ground. For a stick to use competing at trials i prefer one with a bit more length for working at the pen. For a stick I'm going to use for some support while walking, I prefer one about elbow height or a bit taller. For thumb sticks, how one plans on leaning on them is the determining factor with the stick being anything from a bit below the elbow to shoulder height. Weight and balance point are also a factor for a stick that is going to be used in trials or around sheep, the heavier the stick the closer you would want the balance point to the handle, generally resulting in a shorter stick.
Below are my currently available sticks, some of my previous sticks can be seen here.
| Type: Shepherds Crook Head Material: Spalted Maple Shaft Material: Hawthorn Collar Material: none Foot Material: none Total Length: 49.5 inches Total Weight: Interior Head Diameter: 2.75 inches Balance Point: 20 inches Additional comments: This is a tall stick with a small interior diameter head. The spalting on this piece is particularly colorful It can be shortened if desired. Price: $75 |
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| Type: Shepherds Crook Head Material: Birdseye Maple Shaft Material: Hazel Collar Material: none Foot Material: none Total Length: 51 inches Total Weight: Interior Head Diameter: 3.5 inches Balance Point: 20 inches Additional comments: The head to collar join is at a 30 degree angle. he shank has a lot of pattern and color to it. It can be shortened if desired. Price: $85 |
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| Type: Walking Stick Head Material: Deer Antler Shaft Material: Hawthorn Collar Material: Black horn Foot Material: Antler Total Length: 44 inches Total Weight: Interior Head Diameter: NA Balance Point: 16 inches Additional comments: This stick was made as a valentines present for my wife Raven. it has a wolf head in wood and a raven head in pewter in the head and imprinted pennies from the Oregon Coast Aquarium on the Shank. Price: NA |
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| Type: Combination Stick Head Material: ElkAntler Shaft Material: Hawthorn Collar Material: none Foot Material: Antler Total Length: 44 inches Total Weight: Interior Head Diameter: NA Balance Point: 19 inches Additional comments: A variation on a thumb stick the curve of the antler piece allows this stick to also be held like a crook. Price: $60 |
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| Type: Shepherds Crook Head Material: Birdseye Maple Shaft Material: Hazel Collar Material: black horn Foot Material: elk antler Total Length: Total Weight: Interior Head Diameter: Balance Point: Additional comments: A really nice dog head carved into the shoulder of this stick and a nice nose as well. Price: $200 SOLD |
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| Type: Shepherds Crook Head Material: Birdseye Maple Shaft Material: Hazel Collar Material: none Foot Material: none Total Length: 48.5 inches Total Weight: Interior Head Diameter: 3.25 inches Balance Point: 16 inches Additional comments: The head to collar join is at a 30 degree angle. The nose is more intricately carved. It can be shortened if desired. Price: $95 |
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| Type: Shepherds Crook Head Material: Birdseye Maple Shaft Material: Hawthorn Collar Material: none Foot Material: none Total Length: 50.5 inches Total Weight: Interior Head Diameter: 3 inches Balance Point: 19 inches Additional comments: a really nice nose and a pretty piece of birdseye this handle is narrower and has a sligtly tighter curve than most. It can be shortened if desired. Price: $75 |
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| Type: Shepherds Crook Head Material: Birdseye Maple Shaft Material: Hawthorn Collar Material: black horn Foot Material: black horn and antler Total Length: 48 inches Total Weight: Interior Head Diameter: 3.25 inches Balance Point: 18 inches Additional comments: A squarish head on this one with a nice collar and a very nice 2 part foot antler then black horn Price: $100 |
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| Type: Combination Stick Head Material: ElkAntler Shaft Material: Hawthorn Collar Material: none Foot Material: Antler Total Length: 39.5 inches to upper V Total Weight: Interior Head Diameter: NA Balance Point: 18 inches Additional comments: Another variation on a thumb stick the curve of the antler piece allows this stick to also be held like a crook or as a thumb stick in 2 different way. Price: $60 |
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| Type: Combination Stick Head Material: ElkAntler Shaft Material: Hazel Collar Material: none Foot Material: Antler Total Length: 49.5 inches Total Weight: Interior Head Diameter: NA Balance Point: 19.5 inches Additional comments: A different version of an antler thumb stick using the natural tips of the antler for the thumb V and the natural curve of the antler to give it a crook like hold as well. Its a relatively long stick for this type but very light Price: $60 |
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