Welcome to the Hand Carved walking stick page. Click on a picture for more information.

Some general quick info; I started making these several years ago when I bought a power tool for an unrelated project. Just for fun thought I'd try a stick and I've been hooked ever since. What kind of wood? I wish I knew. But I rarely do. I find my wood while out on a trail in the woods near my home in SW lower Michigan. I know these are not pine. (Too soft, and that definately smells like pine so I'd know.) Trees around would include, birch, poplar, sycamore, oak, (these are probably not oak.) And honestly, I don't know what these are. All I know is they stand my test for strength, and are fairly easy to carve. Are they strong? Well... when I come across a stick in the woods, and it looks about the right size and shape, the first test it gets, is can I put my weight on it? Mind you folks, I weigh nearly 300lbs. so when I put MY weight on it, and it doesn't snap, that's quite a test! Next, I let the sticks sit in my garage for some time. If it starts to crack, it's firewood. If not, I may start carving. Sometimes I will carve green wood then let it sit. Again, cracks mean it's kindling. (Some very fine surface cracks may be filled with wood putty but only IF these are VERY small cracks.) After it's carved, I use acrylic artist grade paints. Some sticks may be painted with very thin paint then sanded. It gives it an old world look. ALL sticks are then sealed with an acrylic clear coat, and all then get fitted with rubber feet. (Yes you can remove that if you want.) Sizes. In general, I seem to be making two sizes. Tall STAFF varieties are aprox 60+ inches tall. Straight sticks with no "handle." The shorter ones, (I started making after someone requested it,) are somewhat harder to come by as I find natural sticks with a "handle." These are just short of one yard. About 34". 34" is comfortable for me. However, I can make one to fit your needs just as easy. All of the thumb nail images on this page link to more pictures, including a full length of the stick and most of those were taken with a yard stick leaning next to the walking stick. Please note, if you have a medical condition that requires you to have a very strong stick to rely on, please go to a medical supply store and buy a real one. Even though these can support me, they are all natural wood and I make NO guarantee as to if, or when it might break. I'd suggest the short sticks for anyone wanting a little extra support, and the longer sticks are quite handy on the hiking trails. And heck, they just look darn cool! I will guarantee you get at least a few comments while out with these. Look through the pages here. Even if a stick is marked sold, if you really like it, contact me with a request. I can do a design again. (No two will be exactly the same.) I DO love requests. Either size, color, idea or what ever. Hit that contact button and send me a note.

Nature Walking Staff My very first walking stick. Not for sale but have a look anyway. This is a tall straight model.

The Wizard stick. Definately worth a look. Even though it's sold, if you really like it, send me a note. I did it once, I can do it again.

Siamese Cat walking stick. First short style with a handle.

Grapevine walking stick. Short style, nice handle. On auction now on my E-bay page

Lucky 7 Dice walking stick. Short style, unusual handle but very comfortable.

The Beach stick. Tall staff style. Made with real beach rocks right off the shores of Lake Michigan. Take a look.

Native American Bald Eagle staff Tall staff style Native American staff with carved feathers, hand carved sead beads, and with a bald Eagle sitting on the top.

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