A shillelagh (pronounced “shuh-LAY-lee”) is a Gaelic war club (shown below) made of oak or blackthorn saplings from Ireland. Those are the only woods used because, it is said, they are the only ones tougher than an Irish skull.

This unique club style Shillelagh walking cane is not only useful and very surprisingly comfortable but also makes an interesting conversation piece. This cane is available in many combinations of exotic woods, all hard enough for Irish skulls, however Jim Prevost does not recommend using this cane as a club.