The Irish Shillelagh - weaponry disguised as a walking stick.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KecmCFBrslk

What is a Shillelagh?

Throughout history there have been many styles of stick which have been referred to as a Shillelagh. The earliest known reference dates back over a millennium ago. These sticks were a club which became associated with the people who used them extensively for warfare and personal protection.

Later during the periods of Celtic migrations & English plantations the previous inhabitants of Ireland who were not assimilated into settlements were increasingly pushed back into mountainous and forested areas. Due to Penal laws outlawing the use of these weapons a new style of Shillelagh began to emerge. These were longer than a typical club and were used as faux-walking sticks.

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Interesting

I inherit my dad's when he dies.

They don't look like much until you get a rap across the ceann.

Is it a blackthorn do you know?

Oh, it sure is. He brought it with him from Ireland. And it hurt like hell when we'd get rapped with it growing up.

That was cool. That blackthorn loaded with lead would be some serious shit. I watched the second one too. That faction fighting game looks fun as hell.

Actually looks like great craic doesn't it! Dual wielding and everything man.

https://youtu.be/qgvDbk6bdwI

Look at the damage this fella does with it , fuck me.

Bro thats pretty cool. You should learn this stuff man. Or at least craft one for yourself as family heritage

I found in my studies that some of the ancient sword smiths would measure the length from the hip also

Probably in proportion with the golden ratio.