Tag Archives: Beech

Looking for something a little different for the weekend?

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I have four splendid wooden crooks here all ready to head out the workshop for a lovely autumnal walk.

All sticks are made from wood and will show slight imperfections adding to their charm and individuality. Wood can easily be waxed or buffed up to keep a good shine if that’s what you wish or they will take on a lovely patina from just using them. These are all varnished to protect them but I find a little wax or polish will keep them in tip top condition.

All sticks can be shortened and once sold will be fitted with a brass ferrule before shipping. UK postage and packaging is £20 and Europe £50 – I do not send to USA or Australia

UK postage for up to 3 sticks is just £20 too so please check out my other sticks too.

Payment by cash, BACS or cheque.

I am based in South Oxfordshire and welcome enquiries by appointment only. I would be able to show you the sticks in our carport so safely outdoors during the Covid pandemic.

All enquiries to lordscountrysticks@gmail.com please.

Generally I’d not recommend wooden crooks as working crooks as the crook will inevitably snap if wrestling a sheep, however 3 of these are laminated so will be stronger and should take a bit more punishment – if you dare!

First up we have this beautiful crook with Beech outers and Purple Heart wood in the centre. All glued up in a gig as a three ply laminate left to dry before the shape of the crook is cut out, filed and sanded into shape.

Wooden Crook A £90
Detail images of Crook A showing the Purple Heart wood laminate

Measuring approx 51.5″ to the top it is a nice looking and strong crook with hazel shank looking for fun in the countryside – £90

Lacewood Crook B £85 SOLD LL

Next up we have a lovely looking Lacewood crook on hazel shank measuring approx 52″ to the v. A bit less jazzy than the others listed but a great looking crook which feels great in the hand. Perfect for a trip to the pub once they reopen! £85 SOLD LL

Wooden Crook C – £95
Wooden Crook C Detail

My personal favourite this beautiful laminated Beech and Purple Heart shepherds crook with hazel shank is truly beautiful. Strong, stocky and attractive it has everything going for it. It measures approx 51.5″ in length on a chunky chocolatey hazel shank. A real corker for just £95

Finally and possibly the showstopper to some people is this very attractive and useful beauty!

Wooden Crook D £110
Wooden Crook D detail images showing the ply wood laminate!

I could pretty much guarantee you will not see another one of these on your travels at the moment! A very attractive and strong crook, probably too good to use on the farm and I know many collectors follow me looking for something unusual so here it is!

Plywood core with American Walnut outers on a lovely mottled hazel shank. A cracking Christmas present for loved one or for yourself!

Measuring approx 51.5″ in length it can be shortened before I fit a ferrule. A real stunner and I don’t think the recipient could ever be disappointed! £110

Wooden Thumb Sticks For Sale

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I have a wonderful selection of simple wooden thumb sticks in preparation for Christmas, perfect for a country walk to the pub and back!

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Most of these handles are made from a block of spalted beech, a couple in London plane and a yew.

All sticks are made from natural products and will show slight imperfections adding to their charm and individuality.

All sticks can be shortened and once sold will be fitted with a brass ferrule before shipping. UK postage and packaging is £20 and Europe £50 – I do not send to USA or Australia

Payment by cash, BACS or cheque.

I am based in South Oxfordshire and welcome enquiries by appointment only.

All enquiries to lordscountrysticks@gmail.com

 

A Wood Thumb

Wood Thumb A – Lovely looking thumb stick in London Plane wood with hazel shank measuring 49″ to the v. A real beauty at £65

B Wood Thumb

Wood Thumb B – A nice bit of spalted beech makes up this handle on hazel shank measuring 53.5″ to the v. Narrower in the V so suitable for skinny thumbs only!  – £55

C Wood Thumb

Wood Thumb C  – A lovely Churchill thumb stick in spalted beech measuring 53.5″ to the v. Feels great in the hand -£55 SOLD DMB

D Wood Thumb

Wood Thumb D – Churchill thumb stick in London Plane wood on hazel shank measuring 51.5″ to the v – £50 SOLD MMc

E Wood Thumb

Wood Thumb E –  markings on this piece of spalted beech making up the handle on a hazel shank. Measuring 50″ to the v – £50

F Wood Thumb

Wood Thumb F – A real head turner of spalted beech on hazel shank measuring just under 52″ to the v. Beautiful in every way and a perfect gift for your loved one – £65

G Wood Thumb

Wood Thumb G – This style is a Lyre handle made from spalted beech on hazel shank measuring 51.5″ to the v. A lovely looking stick – £55 SOLD RR

H Wood Thumb

Wood Thumb H – An interesting Lyre thumb stick in Yew with triple spacer in bone, buffalo horn and cow horn! With a lovely mottled shank its very unique! Measuring 49″ to the v its a perfect gift for yourself or loved one – £65

J Wood ThumbWood Thumb J – Lovely little handle on this one in spalted beech on hazel shank measuring 51″ to the v. A bargain at just £50.

 

All enquiries to lordscountrysticks@gmail.com

 

Thank you!

 

 

Wooden Crooks

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I receive a few enquiries each year for a crook not made of horn, sometimes this is a present for a vegetarian or just someone that doesn’t need the strength of a rams horn crook and just enjoys a beautiful bit of wood to take out on the dog walk.

These are the only two wooden crooks I currently have, both at £75 each, one in Walnut and the other in Beech (I think!)

All sticks are made from natural products and will show slight imperfections adding to their charm and individuality.

All crooks can be shortened and once sold will be fitted with a brass ferrule before shipping. UK postage and packaging is £20 and Europe £50 – I do not send crooks to USA or Australia

Payment by cash, BACS or cheque.

I am based in South Oxfordshire and welcome enquiries by appointment only.

All enquiries to lordscountrysticks@gmail.com

 

Wood Oct A

This wonderful walnut crook with hazel shank is a real eye catcher. Sturdy at approximately 52″ its a dream to hold. A bargain at just £75. SOLD – CR

Wood Oct B

Second up we have the Beech crook on lovely hazel shank. At just over 53″ its a beautiful crook and lighter than the walnut one. A perfect his and hers pair to put by the front door ready for those country walks? A fine crook for just £75.

All enquiries to lordscountrysticks@gmail.com

Beautiful Handmade Thumb Sticks For Sale

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I have a small selection of beautifully crafted thumb sticks in native British woods, two in red deer antler and one in the less native buffalo horn.

All handmade and may contain natural imperfections as expected with wood. These sticks make the perfect companion for a walk in the countryside, hill walking, or taking the dog out.

UK P&P £20 for up to three sticks.

BACS payment is my preferred method of payment but can accept payment via Paypal with a 3% fee.

These are the last of the crooks in rams horn and wood (see previous posts) and thumb sticks for 2017 so to avoid any disappointment please contact me at lordscountrysticks@gmail.com to secure your stick.

I am happy to reserve sticks for 48 hours whilst payment is arranged. Viewings can be arranged by appointment only in South Oxfordshire.

Enjoy the sticks and wishing you all a very Merry Christmas.

Thank you!

 

 

Antler Thumb Stick A – This interesting antler thumb stick has a lovely curve to the handle making it a pleasure to hold. Made of red deer antler tipped with tipped with Ox horn and buffalo spacer this will make a lovely gift for the countryman or lady. Measuring approx 52″ to thumb rest – £75 SOLD

 

Antler Thumb Stick B – Lovely dark and textured red deer antler thumb stick capped with buffalo horn and with buffalo horn spacer. Measuring approx 51″ to thumb rest this will make a wonderful gift for him or her at the peg – £75 SOLD SC

 

Buffalo Horn Thumb Stick C – A rare opportunity to acquire a buffalo horn thumb stick and quite different to many of the preformed handles available. It has a lovely curve to the handle making it a pleasure to use. It has a bone spacer and lovely chocolate coloured hazel shank. Measuring approx 50″ to thumb rest – £75 SOLD ANGUS

 

Burr Oak Lyre thumb stick F – This interesting thumb stick has a beautiful grain in the burr oak and a silvery mottled hazel shank. An absolute winner! Measuring approx 51.5″ to thumb rest – £75 SOLD DN

 

London Plane thumb stick E – Wonderfully shaped London plane handle on hazel shank. You don’t see many stick as attractive as this in the field! Measuring approx 49″ to thumb rest – £75

 

Spalted Beech thumb stick G – A very attractive thumb stick with a spalted beech handle on an interesting hazel shank with ox horn spacer. Beautiful to hold and would look good with the tweed. Measuring approx 51″ to thumb rest – £75

 

Yew Thumb Stick D – Another stunner, this beautiful yew handle sits on an interesting hazel shank. Perfect for the field, the woods or the hills. Measuring approx 49″ to thumb rest – £75