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Short Staff - Octagon 1-1/4" x 72" (6ft), Hickory
Laminated Hickory Staff


 
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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 .

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 Great quality and feel December 22, 2023
Reviewer: Candy from USA  
This Bo is made out of really nice wood and it's perfectly straight which is really cool because it's 6 feet long.  I would definitely recommend this to people studying budo

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5 of 5 Excellent Craftsmanship September 17, 2023
Reviewer: Nate from Durham, NC United States  
Exactly as advertised.

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5 of 5 Fantastic July 26, 2023
Reviewer: Sean from Wurtsboro, NY United States  
This staff is heavy duty. The octagonal shape feels good in the hand. You can feel how meaty it is when you swing it. Extreme durability!

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5 of 5 Exactly as expected May 4, 2023
Reviewer: Koihana from Sebastopol, CA United States  
This arrived in a very well packed box and in perfect condition. The craftsmanship of the Bo itself is incredible. The edges are all straight and just right for a good grip and not to worry about any kind of splintering. I’m looking forward to training with this for a long time as it’s made very sturdy and of quality wood. This is my first Bo and I’m very pleased with it.

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5 of 5 A thing of beauty March 2, 2023
Reviewer: Ryan Wilson from West Roxbury, MA United States  
I'm enjoying working with my new staff. The finish is perfection, and the weight exactly what I was looking for.

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