Basque Country & The Weird History of Makila Walking Stick / Antique Weapon!

Taking a look today at a makila walking stick! This was made by the Basque people! The tradition of the Makila dates back farther than most people even realize! The Makila is also far more dangerouse that it looks! This antique weapon has a great story and comes from a culture that is just as interesting and complex.

[tinafabulous]

How is it that you only have 33 subscribers? We’ve got to fix this, you are entertaining AND informative.

[Jonura]

Im basque.. the makila is a symbol of honour. Great honor if someone gives you.

[cindymcoldiron]

Hey there! Great video! I love treasures and stories. Thank you so much. This grandma loves it.

[newhuskytwenty]

Basques survived invasions from Romans, Visigoths, Muslims, Spanish and French keeping their identity, culture and genetics almost untouched until recent inner migrations. It is not surprising that MyHeritage game me a result of 100% Iberian, specifically from the Basque region. It seems my ancestors lived their lives isolated in their mountains.

[luckysweetheartvintage]

Lol. I’m picturing someone using the walking stick as self defense with both of those sharp ends out and for some reason I’m cracking up. I’m not worried about subscribing lol! That cracked me up too! So interesting and unique and funny as always!

[BOLOBuddies]

My husband found one of those at an estate sale.

[whatwouldtarado]

Okay, so now where is the completed Ebay sale?

[TheyreStillOutThere]

The person that downvoted this deserves to be Basque stick'd

[weareallbeingwatched]

Neither funny nor scary, just camp and banality, with a good piece of cringey.