Walking Sticks, Canes and Crooks (2024)

We try to keep a few of these sticks in stock but it is not always possible, especially at busy times. If we have to make one you may have to wait a few weeks. Average order times are given below but these are average - not guaranteed times

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We like to use interesting and unusual woods for the handles of the handmade Regency, Derby, Market Stick and Crook types. Typically we would use something from the following list: Elm, Sycamore, Cherry, Walnut, Beech, Alder, Ash, Rosewood and Mahogany - but if we see something we like we will try it. Each of these sticks is handmade, no two are identical. Occasionally we are asked to make a pair of sticks and we can try to make them as similar as possible. We use hazel or chestnut with the bark on, smoothed down and oil-finished so they feel smooth to the touch. The sticks which are not handmade come from a supplier in Scotland and are made in a factory using turned wood for the shanks, usually beech but sometimes other woods. If you want a stick that is more regular in design then choose one of these - but they obviously don't have the unique qualities of a handmade stick and you don't have any choice of materials or finishes.

If you wish to specify a choice of wood for the handle and/or shank then please email first to check availability. Shanks are usually hazel or chestnut for our handmade sticks, Please select the kind of ferrule you need by ticking the appropriate box when ordering. It is possible to have a metal ferrule AND a rubber one to fit over it, just tick both boxes. Brass or nickel silver collars may be fitted on some of our sticks in stock but most are built in during the making processor can be requested when ordering.

We can make sticks for "outsize" people - very tall, very heavy or very short (we often make sticks for children) - if you need to discuss any of this then please do so before ordering - email here

A handle you can really hold!

Designed especially for people who are a bit "unsteady" on their feet, this type of stick is a help for anyone who wants real support. The handle is very stylish and doesn't look as if it came straight from a hospital ward. The Regency has, in fact, become the most popular of all the handle shapes we make. It feels really comfortable and the design of the stick positions the hand and arm directly above (and in line with) the stick shaft, so all your weight is transmitted directly to the ground. There is little or no flexing or wobbling of the shank, as can happen when the handle is offset to one side. If you want to specify types of wood please discuss it first by email.

We try to have a few of these in stock - but it's not always possible - each is still entirely handmade!

The addition of a collar can strengthen the joint between handle and shank and I would recommend you add one to your selection if you will be putting a lot of weight on the stick. If you would like to have a plain or engraved collar fitted, go HERE

Regency price £50 10 weeks average delivery time.

Without collar

With fitted collar

Do you fancy making one of these yourself? Try one of our complete kits
HERE

Crutch Stick price £30
Similar in style to the Regency but only up to 36" long.

Two in stock.

These are bought in so don't take us as long to have ready as the Regency - hence a lower price and we usually have one in stock or can have one ready within a few weeks.

Made from STRONG Beech wood, exact colours and profiles may vary slightly

Derby Stick (Hand made) price £60
Unavailable at present

Similar in style to the Regency but with the handle extended into a curl, allowing it to hang
over the arm of the user when not actually in use. Made by ourselves so we can make length pretty much as you want it from your selected materials - if required. If you want to specify types of wood please discuss it first by email.

The addition of a collar can strengthen the joint between handle and shank and I would recommend you add one to your selection if you will be putting a lot of weight on the stick. If you would like to have a plain or engraved collar fitted, go HERE

Derby Stick (Standard style)price £36
Similar in style to the Regency but with the handle extended into a curl, allowing it to hang over the arm of the user when not actually in use.

two in stock.

These are bought in from another maker so don't have a long waiting period as the handmade sticks do - hence a lower price and we usually have one in stock or ready within a few weeks.

Made from STRONG Beech or Ash wood, exact colours and profiles may vary slightly

Greyhound Stick price £75

Traditional curled top walking stick made in strong Ash wood.
These have the bark left on - but with the top polished smooth. Ash wood is exeptionally strong for its thickness and weight (traditionally used for tool handles and implement shafts).

OUT OF STOCK

Price £65

Traditional curled top walking stick made in strong Hazel wood.
These have the bark left on - to give some character - which is normally dark brown or mottled light and brown.

Price £60

two in stock

Chestnut Walking Stick

Traditional curled top walking stick made in strong Chestnut. The bark has been removed and the wood stained a rich dark brown. Lighter in weight than Ash or Hazel.

£25.00 Two in stock

Chestnut 'Bamboo Style' Walking Stick

Traditional curled top walking stick made in strong Chestnut. The bark has been removed and the wood stained and scorched to look like Bamboo - very distictive!

Price £35.00

Two in stock

Hard wood handle with the nose turned inwards. Can be used short as a 'short' walking stick (cane) or "long" like a hiking stick or crook. If you want to specify types of wood please discuss it first by email.

Price £72

10 weeks average order time

Do you fancy making one of these yourself? Try one of our complete kits
HERE

STICKS CAN NOT BE DELIVERED OUTSIDE BRITAIN AND THE EU

Hardwood handle with the nose turned outwards. Can be used short as a walking stick (cane) or long like a hiking stick. These do NOT make good working crooks for catching sheep as the grain in the wood is always weak in at least one place. Horn is a much stronger material for working crooks, see the "Horn stick" page). If you want to specify types of wood please discuss it first by email.

Price £85 10 weeks average order time.

Chestnut Crook

Made as a working stick for catching sheep by the neck, one-piece steamed English chestnut, so no joints to break. Can also be used as a walking or hiking stick.

One in stock - 6 weeks average order time.

Price £60

Aluminium Crook

Made as a working stick for catching sheep by the leg, or for catching ducks and geese by the neck. Also useful for picking fruit in the garden or from hedgerows etc.

Hazel or chestnut shank with the polished aluminium head attached.

4 weeks average order time

Price £45

A note on correct stick length - stand up as straight as you can and measure from the floor to crease at the wrist joint. This allows the arm to be locked straight when your full weight is applied to the stick. It is best to get help when measuring - if you do it yourself there is a tendency to lower your shoulder as you look down and your stick may then end up too short!

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