Hickory/Purpleheart Tanbo Staff pair, 1" thick Escrima sticks

This is a 100% handmade Wooden Tanbo Staff pair. These are also commonly known as escrima sticks or kali sticks. This is an upgrade to common rattan staffs. The Tanbo Staff is a traditional training tool used in the Philipines in Arnis style martial arts. These particular sticks have a constant diameter of 1 inch throughout its length. Please see what lengths are currently available.  The materials consist of beautiful hickory and a layer of purpleheart wood down the center for added straightness, beauty and weight. Hickory is the heaviest available indigenous North American wood. Purpleheart is another exotic hardwood comparable to Hickory. This staff does not have any appreciable wobble, flex or hand shock.Laminated staffs are stronger, straighter, and safer than solid staffs. And these particular sticks are completely functional and beautiful. Hickory can come in darker, lighter, or a mixture of darker or lighter woods combined. The staff pair you receive will be unique. The picture