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From the weight you gave in your other posts, it does sound a bit heavy. Nearly two pounds of cane will tire your hand until you get used to it.

I don't use a cane to walk, but I do have a stick I sometimes use when I go into the woods. It's about 4' but less than 2 pounds even though it's a fairly beefy piece of wood. I have found that moving the stick with every step tires the hand I have it in. Maybe try reversing your grip and putting the cane down every other step.