The Sissy Stick

[British Red]

For anyone who has ever wondered what a sissy stick is, or how its used, this might explain

 

[Broch]

I'd rather it was called the 'sensible stick' for all those young people that may not want to appear 'sissy'

 

[British Red]

I'd rather it was called the 'sensible stick' for all those young people that may not want to appear 'sissy'

As a man who has managed to remove one finger tip and deglove another (neither time chopping sticks) I tend to agree. I'm certainly very happy to use one

 

[MartinK9]

I always use one as well.

 

[Herman30]

Better be a sissy than fingerless.

 

[John Fenna]

I call them "wooden fingers" - "cissy" puts newbies from using them ...

 

[TLM]

Now, take a solid two handed grip of whatever whacking tool you are using. It makes a lot harder losing a finger, of course you can always hit your knee but that can be easily done with one handed grip too.

 

[Buckshot]

I take issue with the name sissy stick.
seems very sensible to me to aim to keep all my fingers attached - maybe that's just me getting old though!

 

[TLM]

seems very sensible to me to aim to keep all my fingers attached - maybe that's just me getting old though!

So maybe age sometimes teaches something. The older I get the more I like my fingers. (too).

 

[Damascus]

That’s what it’s called, used one for years to chop wood and all fingers intact!

 

[Broch]

We have always called it a 'wooden finger' like JF, or some times, to drive home the point, a 'sacrificial finger'.

 

[British Red]

That’s what it’s called, used one for years to chop wood and all fingers intact!

That's what I've always known it as too - its not stopped me using one. I understand why people prefer another term though.

"Sensible stick"?

 

[Stew]

We happily call it the wimp stick - and use it!

 

[Seagull]

I know it as a,' Save-all'
regards All
Ceeg