Shipping: Shipping multiple staves will show an incorrect high cost on your checkout. We will not charge that much, but group them together. If you have a question and want an better quote, please email us first.

Here is our method for strength testing. Notice the strength meter.
Average's:
1" 2 layers: 570#'s
1-1/8" 2 layers: 730#'s
1-1/4" Solid: 585#'s
1-1/4" Laminate: 999#++
1-1/2" Octagon: ?
1 1/16" octagon: 2 layers 591#'s (shown)

Laminated vs. Solid: The advantage of the laminated staves is that I am able to pick better stock of white hickory with few defects. From there, when the wood is dried, the thinner stock is easier to dry. It does not damage the wood cells as much. The thicker solid wood requires greater time and heat to dry it out. So it has more potential to damage the wood cells. In addition the laminated wood cross grains the wood and the glue area. The helps reduce the chance of warping and reduces the chance of a break along the grain.

Finish: The laminated staves are hand oiled with a 50/50 mixture of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. You can do the same, or use tung oil for a more shiny look. Oil and sand with 220 grit or finer sand paper. The solid have a smooth polyurethane finish. That is the only finish available.

Round vs. Octagon. The laminated and octagon are both 2 layers and made from the same impact grade hickory. The octagon shape feels good in your hand. Its strong, but I'd not recommend using it for excessive contact training. The edges are more likely to get damaged. Solo drills to moderate contact is best. Or real world usage, because the octagon will likely do more damage to an aggressor.

Custom Lengths: To request a custom length, place an order for the next size up and in the order entry comment section tell us what length you would like that staff to be cut down to. Please allow 1/4 tolerance.
Different schools have different suggestions for length. Talk to your instructor. I've seen under your armpit, and to your eyebrow level as two examples.

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