For those who haven't paid attention to many of my posts (I'm assuming that's most of you), I am something of a vintage nunchaku nut as evidenced by the fact that my FB page is devoted to the subject.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vintage-Nunchaku/523048834442599?skip_nax_wizard=true

And for any of you old timers for whom the name "Dolan's" has special meaning, you will understand why I might be having a really good day.

Finally snagged a pair of (No. 168) 14" Round Rosewood Swivel Chain nunchaku. To say these are rare somehow doesn't quite cover it. I've been looking for a pair of these ever since I was nice enough (aka stupid enough) to give my pair to a student back in '83.

Just never got around to replacing them and by the time I tried around 1990 I discovered to my horror that Dolan's was no more.

I've searched for a pair ever since and finally "all is right with the world."

https://www.facebook.com/523048834442599/photos/a.523134734434009.1073741829.523048834442599/613053172108831/?type=1&relevant_count=1

It's always nice to hear a heartwarming story of a boy reunited with his blunt instruments. Enjoy.

So fill us in....what are the Dolans? A brand or handmade product, ect? I've been around a while, but not long enough to be giving away weapons in 1983.

Nice, but I still prefer rope over chain!!

So fill us in....what are the Dolans? A brand or handmade product, ect? I've been around a while, but not long enough to be giving away weapons in 1983.

Dolan Sports was a martial arts equipment supplier back in the day. They used to advertise in the back of the popular martial arts magazines of the day.

I ordered my first nunchaku from them. Wish I still had them.

They were also located in my neck of the woods, New Jersey.