Simple Zulu walking stick

kronckew · 30th January 2011, 07:57 PM

looks a lot like mine:

denser than water & hard as nails. i also got it from ebay at a bargain price - the seller knew not what he had...

Nirghosa · 30th January 2011, 08:50 PM

What is the length? Looks more like a Massai Fimbo to me.

kronckew · 31st January 2011, 10:40 AM

mine is 32", lew's is listed at 37".

TimW · 31st January 2011, 07:05 PM

the wood ressembles african blackwood (grenadil): the yellow part is the living sapwood / the dark is the core. It is wonderfull wood: hard sapwood, dense, nice to finish, ...

great bargain!

Lew · 31st January 2011, 10:33 PM

Yes that two tone wood is my favorite here is another example I picked up. Funny these two tone woods can be either dark brown and tan or some come withe a more reddish hue to them.

Nirghosa · 31st January 2011, 11:32 PM

Those with large round knobs on the ends are Knobkerries or Zulu walking sticks, but I would have to say those with a slightly tapered end are not Zulu but rather a common Fimbo.
My teacher spent much time with the Massai near Arusha learning to use the Fimbo.
http://tracelesswarrior.blogspot.com...ons-fimbo.html

Lew · 1st February 2011, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nirghosa

Those with large round knobs on the ends are Knobkerries or Zulu walking sticks, but I would have to say those with a slightly tapered end are not Zulu but rather a common Fimbo.
My teacher spent much time with the Massai near Arusha learning to use the Fimbo.
http://tracelesswarrior.blogspot.com...ons-fimbo.html

I still think these are Zulu or South African the fimbos just look a bit different to me

http://www.fighttimes.com/magazine/m...sp?article=787

31st January 2011, 10:33 PM	#5
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Yes that two tone wood is my favorite here is another example I picked up. Funny these two tone woods can be either dark brown and tan or some come withe a more reddish hue to them. Attached Images

30th January 2011, 07:57 PM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,225	looks a lot like mine: denser than water & hard as nails. i also got it from ebay at a bargain price - the seller knew not what he had...

30th January 2011, 08:50 PM	#2
Nirghosa Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 119	What is the length? Looks more like a Massai Fimbo to me.

31st January 2011, 10:40 AM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,225	mine is 32", lew's is listed at 37".

31st January 2011, 07:05 PM	#4
TimW Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 54	the wood ressembles african blackwood (grenadil): the yellow part is the living sapwood / the dark is the core. It is wonderfull wood: hard sapwood, dense, nice to finish, ... great bargain!

31st January 2011, 11:32 PM	#6
Nirghosa Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 119	Those with large round knobs on the ends are Knobkerries or Zulu walking sticks, but I would have to say those with a slightly tapered end are not Zulu but rather a common Fimbo. My teacher spent much time with the Massai near Arusha learning to use the Fimbo. http://tracelesswarrior.blogspot.com...ons-fimbo.html