BrazosRustic Wood Walking Stick, Hickory, Traditional Style Handle, for Men & Women, Made in The USA

This Hickory stick RULES!! I got the 55" Hickory walking stick, I am 6 feet tall now. Perfect height for a hand at about elbow high. Beautiful finish, very sturdy and hard. I feel more secure now walking about at the store, the mall, and just visiting. Now anybody threatening me has to deal with my TERMINATER, my hickory staff. They will get taken to the woodshed, just like old Dad use to say--take a Hickory stick to them!! Ha! I am going to get some leather wrapping cord and wrap the handle area just under where the hole is for the included hand loop. If I fall now it's my own fault! Yaaay!

Great walking staff. Very strong.

Like others here, my expectations were minimal... As someone said, "It's just a STICK", right? But once I took a good look at it and held it in my hands, it became more than just a "stick". It is truly a fine work of craftsmanship. I don't care if it took the person who made it a few minutes, or a few days to finish it, this walking stick is a damn fine piece of work! It's got some weight to it, but it's not TOO heavy, so you know it's a young or "new" creation. It feels and sounds STRONG and flexes when you strike it on the ground, which means it's not going to snap in two the first time you need to fend off a charging Rotweiller or Meth-head. It's not as light as my short knob ash CANE, therefore not as fast, (it will require a bit of a change in training or tactics), but I very much like the fact that whatever kind of creature(s) I am confronting will be held at a much longer distance, giving me just a bit more reaction time. Since I'm getting older, that means more than it used to.But the best part is that I can already feel that it will greatly benefit my posture after only a short walk! My short cane was good for support, especially when I get a bit dizzy after taking my BP meds, but it left my back sore because I tended to lean to one side when using the cane. This "staff", or "walking stick", forces me to walk much more upright and my back feels all the better for it! (I think I like the term "walking stick" since I consider a "staff" to be taller than I am, as Little John might have carried in the Robin Hood tales, but I digress...)Bottom line is that I could not have picked out a better "walking stick" myself, nor could I have made one this nice without going to a great deal of expense in time and effort. Well worth every penny! Well done, Brazos! I'll be back for more. These will make great gifts. You can't go wrong with something so well crafted and individually beautiful. Thanks!**UPDATE** I was complimented on the very first walk around the block. "What a nice walking stick! Where did you get it?" From a previously unknown neighbor rushing out the door to her car. She still had to stop and chat about the walking stick. Now, we know each other and all for the better! You WILL be complimented on this item. No doubt about it.

This is a really classy walkway stick. The stick has beautiful bark that is finished to perfection and blends with the natural wood on the stick. Very rugged and will last for years. All of this at a great price.

The walking stick was not long enough for my very tall brother's birthday gift. Although it is sturdy, light weight and easy to handle, it had no grip in area to be held. It was too smooth. The item seemed to meet all other expectations for cost. Good craftsmanship. Great value, reasonably priced.

Got this for my grandpa. He said this was beautifully made, sturdy, and he's excited to use it.

I was going to make my own walking stick, but when I saw the Brazos, I thought I'd give it a shot. These are well crafted and sturdy. My hickory stick is a bit heavy and perfect for my purposes. Very nicely finished too. Definitely not a cookie cutter stick and NOT made in China.

Bought this for my husband. He loves it! He takes it on his morning walk.