ONE Goodly Stick of Sturdy Rattan

Manau Rattan is the very best rattan available. It is denser and stronger than any of the other commercially sold rattans. All rattan is premium straightened rattan. Our supplier has provided us with a superior product that we're proud to offer to our customers. Each stick is inspected and carefully cut.  Our shipping is blazing fast, and the quality is top notch. Buy one or several to obtain great volume discounts and to save on combined shipping.

Special shipping update: The USPS has applied a "length surcharge" to packages that are longer.  We've switched all shipping to UPS and local pickup.  The calculation here is accurate but please contact us for a specific quote if you need more info for longer staves.  You will certainly save money when you buy multiple sticks with the discount and the cheaper per stick cost of shipping.

We can cut each stick to order.   Having used rattan for decades, we understand what a fighter wants. Our suggested measure for a one-handed sword is the distance from your nose to the fingertips of an outstretched hand. Typically, this is about 36". Longer sticks are provided in our auction for taller fighters or those wishing to trim their own down.

We can offer longer lengths than those shown as available in this listing, but shipping will typically start at $20 as a base so multiple staves will make your purchase more cost effective.  Please contact us with your specific request. 

Available diameters include:  (measured at large end)
  • 3/4" - 1" - Youth - Specialty weight intended for SCA Youth Rattan weapon cores.  Also quite nice for walking canes.
  • 1" - 1 1/4" - Martial - These are the sizes that are often used for unarmored Martial Arts.  This is below the required diameter for SCA heavy list.
  • 1 1/4" - 1 1/2" - Standard SCA - A light to medium weight stick intended for normal fighting shots in the SCA.
  • 1 1/2" - 1 3/4" - Heavy - A medium to heavy weight stick used for highly authoritative shots in the SCA.
  • 1 3/4" - 2" - Log - Specialty weight that is more than typical for rattan combat. Best for side shaved.


Special note:  

We really do hand select and cut each stick.  If you have specific preferences, please send a message and we'll do our best to honor them.


Notes:
We do have a lifetime guarantee on all our armor; HOWEVER, we do not guarantee the life of the user. Any contact sport has the potential for bodily harm and injury. If using our products in full contact fighting, sparring or any other reenactment involving weapons we do not guarantee against injury!

Please be aware that the pictures are representations of our products. There may be variations from piece to piece.

Satisfaction policy:

Your happiness with our products is a top priority. See our feedback and know that this represents our sincere commitment to our customers. Please contact us if you have any problem with what we've sent. The deal's not done till everyone leaves smiling.
 
Handling time:
 
We generally ship in just a few days. However, there are periods in the armor cycle when we are at weeklong events, and it may take longer. If this is the case, we will let you know as soon as we receive your order. Please let us know if you are in urgent need by a specific date and we'll do our very best to accommodate your schedule.
 
We are happy to ship internationally, and insurance is included in this rate.
Custom works happily considered for belts, shields, or body armor. 
 
For more details on what we can do visit our Facebook page called Dark Victory Armory or find us on the web.
 
Best Regards and Thanks for Visiting!
Jordan
Chief Armorer
Dark Victory Armory