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Short Staff - Octagon 1-1/4" x 60" (5ft), Hickory
Laminated Hickory Stave


 
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This series of staves are made with 2 layers of impact grade hickory laminated together to form a strong, straight and defect free staff. This is the best wood possible for martial arts use. The hickory is strong, yet it is flexible to not be brittle when struck against other equipment. We hand oil at least 2 coats of a boiled linseed/mineral spirits mixture.

This series of staves are made with 2 layers of impact grade hickory laminated together to 1-1/4" flat to flat. .

The Short Staff is one of the most studied and popular of all polearms. It is a formidable weapon of approximately six to nine feet in length, and was often described as the basis for all other types of polearms, such as the halberd and pollaxe. This weapon is known by several different names, owing to its use across a large time period throughout many European martial arts traditions. It has been variously called the staff, pole, short staff, quarterstaff, half-staff, and balk-staff. The moderate length of this weapon allows its wielder to safely fight opponents at a long distance, while also allowing versatile and agile movements that would not be possible with a longer weapon.

For use in competition against another fighter using a staff, a Short Staff of 6’-7’ seems to be preferable. Against multiple or varied weapons, such as would be encountered in war, a Short Staff of 8’-9’ would be most effective. In either length, the staff should be made from a straight, smooth, and strong hardwood. The diameter should be no more than you can easily hold in your hand, but also not so thin that the staff would not be able to withstand heavy blows, and not so thick that maneuvering the weapon would be difficult due to its weight. Each dimension can vary slightly from person to person, so a custom piece would be desirable for those who wish to seriously advance their training. Otherwise, for new practitioners or large groups, a standard weapon which matches these general guidelines will do the job.

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5 of 5 feels indestructible April 6, 2023
Reviewer: Jon Chin from BRANFORD, CT United States  
very heavy and rigid. heavy dense wood, nice finish with lots of linseed soil, smooth on hands

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5 of 5 Heavy August 16, 2021
Reviewer: Thomas Kletzok from West Linn, OR United States  
Much heavier than thought to be.  My mistake

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5 of 5 Awesome. Well Worth it May 29, 2021
Reviewer: Steve S. from Los Angeles, CA United States  
Strong, durable and well worth the cost, if you are planning to train with a staff / stick more than an hour at a seminar every year or so.  Being hickory, it is more solid / heavier if you’re use to training with rattan or pine staffs. Custom logo is also a nice option to personalize your training staff and make it easy to keep track of.

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5 of 5 Very Well made! January 27, 2021
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Great service!

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5 of 5 Great Product November 23, 2020
Reviewer: Edward from East Syracuse, NY United States  
Great product as always. Purple Heart is a top notch company.

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