What is the best material for a walking stick?

A hardwood like maple, walnut, birch or ash is a great choice. The harder the wood the better. The branch or wood should be straight but if it has a few bumps and twists this is fine, it gives the walking stick a unique character.

What kind of wood is used for canes?

Cherry and ash are two standard kinds of woods used for canes, but they lack the elegance and appeal of exotic types of wood.

Is Walnut a good wood for a walking stick?

Despite being hard, black walnut cuts well and sands easily. The main attraction of this wood is the stark contrasting colors in shades of brown of the wood grain between the sapwood and heartwood. However, this may not be prominent on small branches. Nevertheless, you can get some great walking sticks from this wood.

Is Cedar a good wood for a walking stick?

Carving and finishing a basic, unadorned walking stick from cedar makes for a rewarding project. If you’re a regular hiker, carving your own hiking stick can also provide extra comfort and stability when walking on uneven and/or steep terrain.

How thick should a walking stick be?

Find a good stick. A good walking stick usually starts as a fairly straight piece of wood that is approximately one to two inches in diameter.

What is the best wood for a staff?

Although hazel and willow trees are two of the most ideal trees for making staffs, do not become unnecessarily focused on these two tree species for optimal wood selection – any suitably long, strong, straight(ish) and wieldy branch will do.

How do I choose a wooden hiking stick?

Look for a reasonably straight stick that is at least 1″ (2.5cm) in diameter. It should be slightly larger around than is comfortable to hold, so you can carve off some of the wood and still have a stick substantial enough to support you while you’re walking.

Does cedar make a good hiking stick?

The resulting staff is lightweight, beautiful, and highly functional. The Twisted Aromatic Cedar Waking Stick’s unique characteristics make it an ideal companion for general walking and hiking.

Does Cypress make a good walking stick?

Cypress wood is very strong and durable, yet light in weight making for an excellent walking stick. The bark has a very unique orange/brown color with a nice grain pattern that distinguishes it from any other wood.

Does Pine make a good walking stick?

Pine will almost always be “sappy”, which will leach out past the finish and need to be covered with tape or leather over the handle area. It can be used for a walking stick but is not a “good” walking stick and has better uses.