Walking stick

[aonghas]

I have made a walking stick using the attaching crown end of a deer antler and a hardwood staff cut to length, I walk with a cane. Would this be OK for formal gatherings or would something else be more appropriate?

[JohntheBiker]

I think that if you walk with a cane, a custom made stick would be pretty much appropriate for any occasion. A picture would be nice.

[Panache]

I'm a huge fan of walking sticks and staffs and own a number of them (though in truth they have been canes for me for the last month).

I happen to have made for myself a deer antler crown walking stick out of a cheap stick I picked up that had an ugly brass head I removed. I think it would work well for a formal event

here are a couple of photos


Casual



Formal




Cheers

Jamie

[Mudge]

I made this out of a Ram's Horn and Sycamore.

[neloon]

Sticks such as Jamie is "modelling" are widely available with a LONGER shaft in outdoor activities shops in Scotland for hiking or general country living. The length he is showing would seem to me to be fine for formal use though I just use an ordinary walking stick on these occasions myself. I've never seen the ramshorn style in Scotland but there's certainly nothing "wrong" with such a design.
Alan

[Chas]

This is the one I made some 35 years ago -



I discovered that I had lost 1 1/2 inches in that time through use. So I added this Alpine spike and rubber ferrule.



I think a hand made looking stick looks far better than any shop bought.

Regards

Chas

[Nik]

From recent experience at my church, I have seen two older gentalmen that use walking sticks inplace of canes. I don't see any reason that you would have a problem with it at a formal gathering. And another note is that the more you use it the more it becomes a part of your character and people will eventually expect to see it.

-Nik

[TheOfficialBren]

I agree. The walking stick and cane are both universal for all occasions. I, personally, would love a nice Blackthorn (or similar) stick, even though they are Irish, not Scottish...but I would carry it trousered or kilted.

Those are all VERY sharp sticks, gentlemen. Thank you for sharing.

[MNlad]

I agree with Jamie. A walking stick, either personally made, or expertly crafted by a manufacturer adds a certain flair to your kilt kit.

I made this one before I found I actually needed one on occasion (damn knee).

[aonghas]

I have one almost the same pattern MNlad, have taken it apart but will refit it to a nicer staff when the spirit hits me.