Collection: Gorse
Despite a tendency to produce crooked twisted stems Gorse, makes really lovely walking sticks. If you are looking for a perfectly straight walking stick without blemish, then Gorse is not for you. However, if you like a stick that has real ‘character’, do have a look at this wood. What sets it apart as a walking stick is, not only the twists, knots and indentations, but also the hue of the grain of the exposed wood after peeling the bark which is not worth saving. What sets it apart as a walking stick is, not only the twists, knots and indentations, but also the hue of the grain of the exposed wood after peeling the bark which is not worth saving.
In Ireland, Gorse is also known as Whin or Furze. It grows profusely especially on acid sandy soil and often becomes quite invasive on neglected land. Its foliage, which is extremely prickly, produces vivid yellow flowers during Spring, Summer and Autumn. It generally grows in a twisted and gnarled fashion and it is almost impossible to find a straight piece of any length more than 24 inches.
Why buy a Gorse walking stick?
- It is an extremely dense tough wood - will withstand lots of use
- The knots, indentations and twists give it real character
The dimensions shown in ‘Additional Information’ are in inches and ounces. The width is the measurement at the tip (bottom) of the stick. Any stick can be shortened to a specified length at no extra cost.
