Walking sticks come in a variety of styles lengths and colors. Walking sticks are in general made from wood or metal or some other craft able material and can be a natural stick such as a shillelagh are carved from a piece of wood and incorporate other materials such as bone or glass. Canes and walking sticks are often used as a walking aid but can be used for hiking and ascending steep trails or for that descent on uneven terrain and in the event of aggressive animals can be used for self defense.
You may remember one of your grand parents using a cane or walking cane on walks or just getting around. If you do a lot of hiking a walking stick or hiking pole can save the knees on steep climbs or decent by putting less stress or pressure on the knees and even ankles. You will be less prone to falls on rough terrain and can avoid a potential disaster while on the trail or walk. If you do a lot of beach exploring on sand and around tide pools a walking stick is a great addition for this uneven terrain and environment and for touching things in a tide pool before handling with the fingers.
A walking stick or cane can be also used for self defense. A shillelagh can be used for self defense and looks like a twisted cane traditionally made from blackthorn wood. The heavy end of the stick being the handle could be filled with lead. This can be a formidable weapon when pared up against an attacking person or opponent. Regardless a good walking stick or pole can have the same results if needed while hiking or walking.
If you hike or walk quite a bit chances are you already have a walking stick or pole. It is not that usual for people who do a lot of walking or hiking to have a walking stick handy and may often have several in their possession so they will have one available when needed for those long hikes or walks.
One of the best places to purchase hiking sticks or wooden canes is on the internet. There are many online merchants that sell walking sticks, hiking poles, wooden canes and even custom carved walking sticks. You are more likely to find the styles or type of can or walking stick you are looking for. Walking sticks, staffs or wooden canes are often used for more than a walking aid they are often used for costumes and as part of a character actors wardrobe.
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