Canes & Walking Sticks

iamn8

Lifer

Sep 8, 2014

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14

Moody, AL

• May 1, 2016

• #1

I've always had a great appreciation for thoughtfully made objects created for a singular purpose. A pen, a pipe, a lighter, a wristwatch, or a cane, when masterfully made, become something special. Over the course of my seemingly never ending series of back surgeries and their effect on my left leg, a cane has become at times necessary. Has anyone else here developed an affinity for canes? Would love to see photos of some...

 

cynicismandsugar

Part of the Furniture Now

Nov 17, 2015

773

4

Springfield, Mo

• May 1, 2016

• #2

I dig those!
I also walk with a cane, having a bad left leg as well. I started with a collapsible 'medical' cane; however, my wife picked me up a (some would call cheezy) wooden cane with a chrome skull for the handle. It has led me to want to collect some other canes. If I have to use one, might as well express myself.
Thanks for sharing! I will see if I have a photo around here somewhere.

 

iamn8

Lifer

Sep 8, 2014

4,248

14

Moody, AL

• May 1, 2016

• #3

Awesome Jeff! That's my attitude as well. If you must be forced to use one why not a nice one? I wanted a skull one but haven't found the right one yet.

 

weezell

Lifer

Oct 12, 2011

13,653

49,165

• May 1, 2016

• #4

Yes, I to use a cane. Back/hip issues, but do have a couple I like. Will post up some photos when I get a chance...

 

cynicismandsugar

Part of the Furniture Now

Nov 17, 2015

773

4

Springfield, Mo

• May 1, 2016

• #5

Nate, I found my skull cane at my local tobacconist, Just For Him. Serendipity, no?
I was also able to find a photo of my youngest sporting my wears.

 

iamn8

Lifer

Sep 8, 2014

4,248

14

Moody, AL

• May 1, 2016

• #6

Awesome cane and great photo! If I found that cane at a tobacconist it def have to buy it!!
Check out this website.... This cane can be had for under 70k! A sweet deal

http://www.rauantiques.com/item/amethyst-cane-by-nbsp-faberg-.30-2229.html

 

cynicismandsugar

Part of the Furniture Now

Nov 17, 2015

773

4

Springfield, Mo

• May 1, 2016

• #7

Thank you and thank you!
Ooh! Those are spiffy! ... and on a distant, distant wishlist. 8O

 

stephenw

Might Stick Around

Nov 14, 2014

99

2

WV

• May 1, 2016

• #8

I also walk with a cane, not so much because of a bad leg but because most of the meds I take can upset my balance. My cane is more for keeping me upright instead of keeping me mobile. Here is a link to the cane I use the most.

http://www.fashionablecanes.com/80901.html

 

cynicismandsugar

Part of the Furniture Now

Nov 17, 2015

773

4

Springfield, Mo

• May 1, 2016

• #9

StephenW, that's a great website. Thanks for sharing!

 

iamn8

Lifer

Sep 8, 2014

4,248

14

Moody, AL

• May 1, 2016

• #10

Stephen, I bought my two similar canes from there. They have great stuff. I kinda want their carbon fiber cane.

 

warren

Lifer

Sep 13, 2013

11,713

16,272

Foothills of the Chugach Range, AK

• May 1, 2016

• #11

A true shillelagh, about 34" in length. Can't find them anymore made from a Shillelagh Oak. Now they are made from the roots of the Blackthorn.

 

philobeddoe

Lifer

Oct 31, 2011

7,432

11,707

East Indiana

• May 2, 2016

• #12

Due to various health issues a cane is certainly in my future. I have been trying to put it off for as long as poss., as I know that once I break down and buy one and learn to depend on it, I'll be stuck using one for life. I'll most likely go with a shillelagh, as they do seem to look the best to my eyes and don't have that Lawrence Welk vibe that so many canes give off!

 

bonehed

Part of the Furniture Now

Nov 27, 2014

636

0

• May 2, 2016

• #13

Found this in someone's trash...

 

tbradsim1

Lifer

Jan 14, 2012

9,099

11,051

Southwest Louisiana

• May 2, 2016

• #14

Cold Steel at one time had defensive canes ,they still do I have not BOUGHT any but their knives are good quality.

 

iamn8

Lifer

Sep 8, 2014

4,248

14

Moody, AL

• May 2, 2016

• #15

Wow Bonehead... that's kismet. Very nice score!

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

41,210

60,454

• May 2, 2016

• #16

Canes and walking sticks -- I love 'em as long as I don't need 'em. Very handsome set you have.

 

cosmicfolklore

Lifer

Aug 9, 2013

33,935

75,545

Between the Heart of Alabama and Hot Springs NC

• May 2, 2016

• #17

I used a cane for almost a year between my accident and the prosthetic hip. I hate canes, I hate canes, I hate them. Someone did give me my grandfather's cane, but he was a short guy, so it was no help at all.

 

ravkesef

Lifer

Aug 10, 2010

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9,441

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Cheshire, CT

• May 2, 2016

• #18

Due to a failed back surgery, I have several canes that I use for walking around the house or for short distances. For anything greater I use an electric scooter provided by the VA, or a wheelchair..

 

bonehed

Part of the Furniture Now

Nov 27, 2014

636

0

• May 2, 2016

• #19

Not sure why my pictures disappeared but... oh well. The site Nate posted above with the $69K cane has some interesting stuff, but I think they're reaching on their meers. Still worth a perusal, neat stuff!

 

iamn8

Lifer

Sep 8, 2014

4,248

14

Moody, AL

• May 2, 2016

• #20

Checkout this cane/pipe
http://www.rauantiques.com/item/smoker-s-pipe-cane.30-4508.html