I'm wondering if I should debark this stick. Also what to do or not do with the small branch.

Hi, It's been quite a while since I last posted anything. However, lady luck came my way following a thumb stick collar engraving. I made a thumb stick as a gift to a great friend. I had the collar engraved and the engraver introduced me to Simon Heath, an absolute master carver. I have been...

Hello, I have just inherited a walking stick which has a silver knob dated, I think, 1927. The top of the knob features an interesting emblem which I have endeavoured to identify. I thought it might be military or masonic (it has that kind of feel!) featuring as it does intertwined elements...

I know this is not really of interest here. I use my cane for self defense. For the longest time I use the fiber filled nylon cane. But lately, I experimented with Hickory cane: Crook Cane - Hickory I bought 3, It's about 17.5oz after cutting to 33" long. It is HARD, I can feel it when I hit my...

A friend decided to take up gold mining, then meteorite hunting. For those unaware, meteorite hunters use magnets to test finds. My sense of humor, inspired by the use of magnets and metal detectors for meteorite hunting, pushed me to make this walking stick, which I dubbed the Poor Man's Metal...