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Diameter determines how heavy the staff will be, how quickly it can move, and how hard it will hit. Historically there is not much reference to the thickness/diameter of staves.

One reference has staves starting at 2 inches, then naturally tapering to the tip. Wood was grown in a very exact manner to obtain the length, strength, and taper of the wood to keep it straight, long, and strong for spears. We do not have the knowledge today to create them in that manner, so the staves we provide do not taper. On the shorter staff work, tapering is not as much of an issue anyway.

• The 1" Staff is lighter and quicker, allowing more control and an increased speed of attack.

• The1-1/8" Staff and 1-1/4" Staff are not as fast, but have a more devastating effect on a target. This seems to be closest to what we see in the manuals.

• The 1-1/16" Octagon Staff is a nice compromise between sizes. The octagon shape feels good in the hand, and will do an increased amount of damage to an opponent. But its not good for training as the edges can get worn down and they are rougher on your hands.

• We also offer a 1-1/2" Hickory Octagon Staff. This is a specialized tool that requires knowledge of using weight for offensive and defensive purposes against an opponent. This is reflected in certain specialized Asian martial arts, but has not yet been found in Western sources.

Other important factors when considering which staff to choose are the user's height, arm length, and strength. Take these aspects into consideration and discuss it with your instructor if possible.

Caring for your Wooden Staff

Your waster will be coated with a mixture of Boiled Linseed oil and Mineral Spirits (about 50/50). The mineral spirits helps with the drying. Its useful, but not required. This creates a barrier between the environment and the wood to prevent it from from drying out, becoming brittle, or warping. You can not over-oil them! BOILED linseed oil is available at any box store or even WalMart. Tung oil can also be used with much the same results and give a glossy finish. Its just a little more expensive.. BOILED linseed oil is more matte.

1. Sand lightly with 220 grit sandpaper.
2. Wipe down the wood with oil, very little is needed.
3. Let the oil sit on the wood for 15 minutes then wipe the excess away with a clean cloth.
4. Let it dry for a few hours or overnight.
5. Resand it smooth to touch once its dry.
6. If the wood is very dry put a second coat and repeat.

Caution: Please be careful with Linseed oil. Wet rags can spontaneously ignite, so follow all safety precautions.

An old North Country English saying is Once a day for a week, Once a week for a month, Once a month for a year, And once a year for life. Well, that's a lot, but it will last forever. However, one of our best customers has not oiled his wasters for 10 years and he still regularly uses them with no problems.

A light sanding with the 220 grit sandpaper can also be used to removed dirt and grime that builds up on the handle area. It will also make the blade nice and smooth. Regularly check your waster for any splinters that may appear. These should be sanded out with 120 grit sandpaper and then smoothed over with 220 grit. Re-oil the spot as required.

• Do NOT leave wood productsin direct sun, heat, or water. This include leaving them in your car. This will cause the blade to warp and will not be covered by our Warranty. The staffs are laminated layers. Which means they are glued together. Water can degrade the glue joint.
• Do NOT use wood against steel weapons or steel armour. Hitting a round surface is typically OK, but any sharp edges such as on a rim of a helm will gouge the wood if their is sufficient force. This is also not covered by our Warranty.
• You can, but its not the best to use beeswax, varnish, polyurethane, or paint on the staffs, this makes the weapons look pretty, but does not penetrate and preserve the core of the wood. Some beeswax applied in the handle area to keep the dirt away is OK, but not on the blade section.
• Do NOT neglect oiling your staffs. The wood moisture content in the wood will change just like your skin. A dry air conditioned house to a humid workout room will cause the wood to warp. Oiling can prevent this. Also without oil, the wood will dry out and splinter with contact or warp. This is not covered by our Warranty.
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With proper care and maintenance your staff should last many years to come.

The thinner hickory is sourced for betters areas of the USA. So I am able to inspect and sort the wood much more. Removing knots and wavy grain from the mix. The lower quality hickory I can use on other products thats not as important. The high quality hickory I can use for staffs and swords.

Because of this extra processing, the laminated staffs are more expensive than the solid. At 1-1/4" diameter, the solid is typically good enough for light to moderate use.