Walking sticks
The walking sticks in this group range from straightforward designs to styled canes with decorative handles. Product pages identify materials including polypropylene, aluminium and other constructions. Not every walking stick is medical or orthopaedic equipment, so that function should not be inferred from shape alone.
Cold Steel examples include City Stick, African Walking Stick, Irish Blackthorn, Dragon Walking Stick, Walkabout and Blackthorn Staff. United Cutlery models include Blackthorn Shillelagh and the adjustable United Defense cane. The group also contains Axe Head Cane and M48 forms that must be assessed from their individual descriptions.
Length and grip comfort
Compare overall length, weight, shaft diameter and handle shape. An adjustable model also requires inspection of its range and locking mechanism. If a cane is intended as a mobility aid, confirm its suitability for the individual and walking pattern independently rather than relying on the product name.
- fixed length or adjustment range
- weight and shaft diameter
- material and handle shape
- tip that contacts the ground
Inspection before use
Inspect the shaft, handle, tip and any adjustment lock regularly. Cracks, looseness or a worn ferrule can affect stability. Clean the material according to its instructions without products that reduce grip. Store the stick where it will not fall or be stepped on accidentally.