Irish blackthorn is a type of wood that is known for its durability, hardiness, and natural resistance to warping. It is found throughout Ireland and the British Isles.
Blackthorn has been used for centuries as a material for premium walking sticks. The most well-known incarnation of the classic Blackthorn stick was the Irish Shillelagh. The shillelagh stick has a long history of traditional use in Ireland as a walking aid and a weapon.
Blackthorn is also known to have a sinister reputation and often represents the dark side of witchcraft and magick. It is a sacred tree to the crone aspect of the Triple Goddess and is associated with the Waning and Dark Moon
