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08-25-2009, 05:44 PM
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Where does one get a proper crommach? I have see a few of you with one in pictures.
I am looking for one 4 to 5 foot in length with an ivory or stag crook handle.
I didn't see one in Scotland this summer but I might have not looked in the right place.
Thanks in advance
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08-25-2009, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Asser 1  Where does one get a proper crommach? I have see a few of you with one in pictures.
I am looking for one 4 to 5 foot in length with an ivory or stag crook handle.
I didn't see one in Scotland this summer but I might have not looked in the right place.
Thanks in advance | I know of three fine stick makers: John Marsh on Mull ( http://www.stickmaker.com/ )
and Scottish Stickcraft ( http://www.scottishstickcraft.com/ )
and Caledonian Sticks ( http://www.caledoniansticks.co.uk/ )
John Marsh made me a beautiful cromach a few years ago, with a buffalo horn crook.
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08-25-2009, 06:56 PM
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I recently bought a sheep's horn cromach from http://www.wrencountrysticks.co.uk/.
I've been very pleased with both customer service and quality. I highly recommend.
Cordially,
David
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08-25-2009, 07:33 PM
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Thanks, I knew there had to be some places to get one. As I suspected they are an elegant accessory but certainly not an inexpensive one. I know from the mouth of a Scot.
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08-25-2009, 07:38 PM
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I was able to pick up mine at a local highland games for quite a bit less than some of the sticks shown in those links. My point is that good purchases are out there if you look for them. Here is a photo of mine.  
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08-25-2009, 09:16 PM
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Tis a proper length crommach you have there McMurdo, looks grand
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08-25-2009, 09:42 PM
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08-26-2009, 02:37 AM
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Many stalkers(of deer) make them too. The names that Sandy has given you are well worth a try. Here is a couple of pictures of my cromach which is in daily use and is nearly 50 years old. A stalker made it for my 21st birthday.   |
08-26-2009, 02:58 AM
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These are fine crooks and walking sticks !
Thank you for the links.
Best,
Robert
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08-26-2009, 03:40 AM
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I can highly recommend Robert Cardno of Caledonian Sticks. He has made me two cromachs, both hand-carved as I instructed, and he did a great job each time They cost me around £85.00 each if I remember correctly, but this was over 4 years ago.
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