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Short Staff - Laminated Hickory - Round 1-1/8" x 72" (6ft)
Short Staff - Laminated Hickory - Round 1-1/8" x 72" (6ft)


 
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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 1-1/8" (28.5mm) diameter. .

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 Quality Staff and Customer Service July 27, 2023
Reviewer: Maxam Daniels from USA  
No flaws in the design, and hickory turned out to be an amazing material to practice with. Customer service was quick, clear, and courteous. Arrived much sooner than their estimated maximum shipping time.

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5 of 5 Staffs and staff June 9, 2023
Reviewer: Jed from Arizona  
These Staffs are the best I have ever found. I use them for spear shafts. very strong. the staff at Purple Heart Armory is amazing! their communication and customer service to top notch! thank you!

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4 of 5 72” Staff December 28, 2022
Reviewer: Ben from Henderson, NV  
Solid rod that arrived before Christmas. Definitely tough enough to spar and beat on a heavy bag. Smooth, no splitting, or cracks. The only down side is that it’s slightly warped on one end. Not sure if two laminated pieces makes it stronger than a solid rod, but we shall see. Expected a straight staff for this price.

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5 of 5 Well made staff December 7, 2022
Reviewer: Anthony P. from NJ, USA  
I use the staff several times a week during my workouts for practicing solo forms and sparing with my BOB. The staff feels sturdy and solid in my hands. I got it with the flat blunts, which help with preserving the surface of my BOB and are easy on my floor. Very well made and great customer support.

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5 of 5 Extraordinary staff! November 24, 2022
Reviewer: Benjamin Backe from Westminster, MD United States  
Superb craftsmanship and material! I mounted a spearhead on mine, and I simply couldn’t ask for a better haft!

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