Ramrods and Hickory Sticks

   Do you like Rattan canes, but want to "turn it up a notch" ? There's nothing like genuine Hickory wood to get the job done.We offer this strong, dense, slightly flexible wood in two extra long, extra powerful versions.

The Ramrod is an actual black powder muzzle loader's ramrod -- stained, varnished and fitted with a brass "jag." This piece of hardware adds authentic detail and fetish appeal, but it is also helpful for balance and control of this 44" long rod.

The Hickory Stick is roughly modeled on a 19th century American schoolroom "blackboard pointer." Strictly speaking, the real article is not as flexible as rattan, but not as rigid and unforgiving as bamboo or birch. Perhaps that is why we have the old song about being, "taught to the tune of a hick'ry stick."

   As used in old long-barreled muskets and rifles, our version of the Ramrod has its genuine brass fittings. Both models come in two sizes each, and have a leather "hanger" for convenience.

C080, C081