Walking Staff

[Lodrorigdzin]

I absolutely agree with Tobus. Such a stick might look quite nice but will be far more of a fashion accessory instead of a real help for a serious hike. I have a two piece cane/walking stick that screws together and is pretty solid, but a cane is different from the longer staff

If you need a hiking staff that is portable they can be had, but they aren't going to look the part of a highland gent's crook.

I have one similar to this and it works very well. Not particularly attractive, but given a choice between a pretty stick and a functional one I'll take the one that is going to be a help instead of a fashion accessory on the trail.

http://www.amazon.com/Folding-Collap...TJ07AHS95ENENM

Cheers

Jamie ith:

I've found a modern day equivalent to be the Wanderfreund hiking staff that's made by Leki. Now, I've got the old model with the cork crook, since then, they've gone all plasticky and ugly and have produced one that's far more ugly. It's a functional pole, not traditional of course, but it's great for hiking and it breaks down into a small package.

[quincy2]

I found this vintage thistle handle and had a friend put a staff on it. Top part of staff is walnut and the lower is catalpa wood.

[Calgacus]

I've found a modern day equivalent to be the Wanderfreund hiking staff that's made by Leki. Now, I've got the old model with the cork crook, since then, they've gone all plasticky and ugly and have produced one that's far more ugly. It's a functional pole, not traditional of course, but it's great for hiking and it breaks down into a small package.

I also use a Leki Wanderfreund, the old type, I don't like the new handle either.

2014-06-21 13.38.30-b by Richard the Rogue, on Flickr

[Father Bill]

You were speaking of screw-together joints earlier. While I don't particularly recommend them for strength, if you really want to do it, try these:



http://www.leevalley.com/en/hardware...=3,41306,41319

Available in either 3/4" or 1"

I'm planning to try them for a project I'm working on to convert a straight staff to a cromach with a horn handle I was able to purchase on E-Bay.

So now, I need advice too: How can I safely work the horn without splitting it. Can I drill it? Can I screw into it? Can I shave it down to match the diameter of my shaft? If I do, can I sand it and buff it? I've never worked with horn before.

Thanks in advance!

Father Bill+