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-# Sticks & crooks+This topic is part of [[gt:crafts|Crafts & making]]. 
 +====== Sticks & crooks ======
  
-![](https://www.lowimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/stickmaking.jpg)+![](wiki:sticks.jpg)
  
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-## What are sticks and crooks?+===== What are sticks and crooks? =====
  
 A stick is a walking aid, the effectiveness of which depends on its weight, length and the shape of its handle. A crook is a stick traditionally used by [shepherds](shep:sheep), the handle of which is the right shape to hook a sheep by the neck or back leg. A crook tends to be longer than a stick for this reason. A basic stick might be something you find on a walk in the [woods](/wodl/woodland_management), or can be something designed and crafted much more carefully. A stick is a walking aid, the effectiveness of which depends on its weight, length and the shape of its handle. A crook is a stick traditionally used by [shepherds](shep:sheep), the handle of which is the right shape to hook a sheep by the neck or back leg. A crook tends to be longer than a stick for this reason. A basic stick might be something you find on a walk in the [woods](/wodl/woodland_management), or can be something designed and crafted much more carefully.
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-## What are the benefits of sticks and crooks?+===== What are the benefits of sticks and crooks? =====
  
 - a stick is an invaluable aid for [walking](/walk/walking). It can be used to pull yourself uphill, and take pressure off knees and hips when coming downhill - a stick is an invaluable aid for [walking](/walk/walking). It can be used to pull yourself uphill, and take pressure off knees and hips when coming downhill
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-## What can I do?+===== What can I do? =====
  
 You can buy a stick from a stickmaker (or stick dresser), or you can make your own - in which case a course might be a good idea, and there are several good books (see resources for all the above). A well-made stick can last several generations. The most common wood for sticks is probably hazel, due to its durability and flexibility. Willow, pear, crab apple and blackthorn are used too, but you can make a stick from any species. You can buy a stick from a stickmaker (or stick dresser), or you can make your own - in which case a course might be a good idea, and there are several good books (see resources for all the above). A well-made stick can last several generations. The most common wood for sticks is probably hazel, due to its durability and flexibility. Willow, pear, crab apple and blackthorn are used too, but you can make a stick from any species.
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-## Further resources+===== Forum ===== 
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 +This topic belongs to the section [[gt:crafts|Crafts & making]]. You can ask questions or add information on the corresponding [Forum section](https://forum.growingthecommons.org/t/crafts). 
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 +===== Further resources =====
  
 - [Forum](https://www.walkingstickforum.com/) - [Forum](https://www.walkingstickforum.com/)
-- [British Stickmakers Guild](https://thebsg.org.uk/) +- [British Stickmakers Guild](https://thebsg.org.uk/)
 - [Backpacking Mastery](https://backpackingmastery.com/skills/how-to-make-a-walking-stick.html) - step-by-step guide to making a walking-stick - [Backpacking Mastery](https://backpackingmastery.com/skills/how-to-make-a-walking-stick.html) - step-by-step guide to making a walking-stick
 - [Hill Shepherd](https://hillshepherd.blogspot.com/2008/05/making-shepherds-crook.html) - how to make a shepherd's crook - [Hill Shepherd](https://hillshepherd.blogspot.com/2008/05/making-shepherds-crook.html) - how to make a shepherd's crook
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-## Specialist curators of this topic+===== Related topics ===== 
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 +- [[grwo:Green woodworking]] 
 +- [[craf:Craft| Craft production]] 
 +- [[wodl:woodland management|Tree / woodland management]] 
 +- [[walk:Walking|Walking/hiking]] 
 +- [[shep:Sheep]] 
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 +===== Specialist curators of this topic =====
  
  
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