A Variety of Walking Sticks, Staffs & Canes

These handcrafted canes are finished to portray the beauty of natural wood. They are made primarily from high-quality American Walnut, Curly (tiger strip) Maple and Cherry.  A selection of handgrips is available ranging from a brass panther, antique 1890's door knobs, or one made out of Blood Wood or even buffalo horn. The canes are supplied with a leather lanyard and some have a brass or leather counch. The addition of brass accessories adds to the beauty of the natural woods.

Below is a sampling of what we typically have in stock. Don't see what you have in mind? Just contact us and let us know what you have in mind.

Pricing:

Our prices are very reasonable, especially for such a fine, hand-crafted walking stick, staff or cane. Canes are priced from $70 to $85, based upon the wood and accessories. Walking stick prices start at $65.00 and go to $90. Additionally, walking sticks are much longer than canes (i.e., 55" in length) and require special handling by the USPS. Please call or email Tom at teabrials@cox.net for specific pricing information, questions, or special requests.

...And Toy Muskets

We also offer, by special request, colonial-style wood muskets, appropriate for children. Pictured here is Tom's grandson, Nathanael, receiving his first musket. They make a memorable gift for kids and grandchildren!

Testimonials

"Though I didn’t need a cane, I bought one for my umbrella stand because it looked so beautiful!"

"I've purchased five canes of various configurations from Tom Abrials. My last one was an important one, as I used it to walk down the isle at my daughter's wedding!"

A Bit of History

Around the 17th or 18th century, a stout rigid stick took over from the sword as an essential part of the European gentleman's wardrobe, used primarily as a walking stick. In addition to its value as a decorative accessory, it also continued to fulfill some of the function of the sword as a weapon.

Assorted Stick Names

Walking sticks have a variety names, depending on the time period and place of origin, including:

• Ashplant — an Irish walking stick made from the ash tree.
• Devil's walking stick — Made from Hercules plant.
• Shooting stick — It can fold out into a single-legged seat.
• Supplejack — Made from a tropical American vine, also serves as a cane.
• Penang lawyer — Made from Asian Palm.
  Makila (or makhila) — Basque walking stick or Staff.
• Kebbie — Scottish walking stick
  Whangee — Asian, made of bamboo, also a riding crop.
• Malacca — Malay stick made of Palm.
• Pike Staff — Pointed at the end for slippery surfaces.
• Waddy — Australian walking stick or club.