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The flat sides would be a good spot to do some wood burning. I know it's been done lots of times, but I always liked sticks with animal track identifying designs, or maybe leaf types.

Perhaps landmarks from favorite hiking trails along with distances and other handy details. For example, you could get a map of the Appalachian Trail, cut it into 8 segments and wood burn a section onto each side.

Maybe with a leather wrapped, brass studded handle and a compass set into the end.