Shillelagh Walking Sticks
After making my first walking stick I wanted to make a Shillelagh style walking stick to capture the beauty of the natural wood and celebrate my love of Irish culture. I did a lot of research and was able to acquire some Blackthorn from the UK. This material is highly prized in the UK and Ireland for it's strength, flexibility and beauty. I also use oak, birch and other hardwood shanks. I can incorporate variety of domestic and tropical wood handles, bone and horn spacers as well as copper and brass collars to create elegant and rugged walking sticks intended for regular use and as a heirloom.
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I am a woodworker who specializes in custom walking sticks and canes with a focus on traditional English and Irish style walking sticks, many times with my own added twist.
With each item I aim to incorporate the uniqueness of the wood I am using and capture that beauty in the finish product. My walking sticks and canes are made to provide support for rugged hiking, stability in walking or for the collector. I make a variety of other wood products including jewelry and keepsake boxes, tobacco pipes, props and "magic wands".
All items are handmade to the client's specification, so if you see an item you like or would like something completely unique please reach out. I look forward to working with you to create a unique and beautiful piece that you will cherish for years to come.
EVEileen Vogel
For Cane with amber mosquito jurassic park replica Project5.0I don't have it yet, but have seen the pics, it looks great, when we started this project I didn't know that there was another Jurassic movie in the works so there will be renewed interest in stuff from Jurassic Park. Rafe was wonderful to work with and I will certainly keep Custom Made (and Rafe) in mind if another project pops up. Rafe, Merry Christmas, I'll email you when it arrives.
Eileen Vogel
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Alan Zickgraf
For Custom African blackwood sticks5.0completed first stage of the project, a set of custom bloodwood Kali-Eskrima sticks. They turned out wonderful and beautiful. Was completed in a timely fashion and all aspects were completed in a very professional manor. Cannot wait to get second half of the project complete!
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Sharon Stover
For "Lyre Thumbstick"5.0Rafe was amazing to work with. Incredible craftsmanship, very accommodating, committed to a delivery date and met it, and was easy to work with. The price was more than reasonable for the product. I would recommend Rafe to anyone.
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Loren Crook
For Wizard Wands3.7Considering how I wasn't entirely sure how I wanted it to look, nor did I know what I really wanted to give him, I kept it simple in my order and I think the maker did a great job in giving me something that I, and I hope, my brother would like. I can't wait to give it to him on christmas. Thank you. Both of us are Harry Potter fans and while I would also like my own wand, I rather get one for my brother first.
VEVictoria Ellard
For Wizard Wands For Harry Potter Fans4.7I can not comment on shipping really as it hasn't arrived yet because I am in the UK however the communication was great between Rafe and me. As soon as he was finished he sent me pictures and I was very impressed with the end result. He also tried new techniques on my product that came out brilliantly. The value for money was good considering HP studios will charge £30+ for a wand made of plastic, and this is personalised with your own design and made from proper wood. The project was finished very quickly. Would definitely use again if a project came to mind!
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