Steve’s Sticks - Walking Sticks & Canes
When duck hunting the creeks and swamps of South Carolina, seasoned sportsmen utilize a “stick” to gauge the depth of water they are in and to assist in identifying hazards such as drop-offs. In addition, the stick will stabilize the hunter when negotiating uneven terrain and in emergencies can be used as a tool enabling another hunter to more easily pull their companion to safety. Any solid stick five to seven feet in length can be used, however, “Steve’s Sticks” are uniquely designed for extended use season after season. The type of wood, size, and strength all are considerations in selecting the materials used. All work performed on the sticks selected is accomplished by hand and when finished is unique in that no two sticks will be the same.
The popularity of “Steve‘s Sticks” has resulted in an expansion of their use. From hunting, hiking, or just enjoying the outdoors these sticks have taken on a companion role to owners. Their use is only limited by one’s imagination. From providing stability to the user to being used to ward off an unfriendly dog the “Sticks” utility is unlimited.
In addition to the Stick custom handcrafted wood canes are also available. Just as with the Stick canes are totally handcrafted and individually unique. Care in the selection of the type of wood and the overall design results in Steve’s canes becoming a welcome companion to anyone needing support when walking. Both the “stick” and “cane” will endure a lifetime of use and will earn a trusted companion status with the owner.
Price:
Walking Stick: $85.00
Cane: $95.00
Nate Thayer
As you know, the two canes you made are among the best things that have happened to me over the last year. They are not only a work of art, but have become part of me. My dog, Lamont, my cane, and myself have become a threesome--we never do anything without each other. Seriously. And to boot, not a day had gone by where a total stranger hasn't complimented my cedar, lovingly whittled by you, cane (that is until this CV-19 pandemic where mainly I, my cane, and Lamont talk to each other, hobble around, together.)
I have heard umpteen times "That is a beautiful cane (or walking stick!) Did you make that?
And I always respond: "No, a friend of mine made this for me. And he knows about these things because he only has one leg." And they ask "what is it made of?" And I say "Cedar. From his South Carolina land."
I love my cane. I literally couldn't walk without it.
The cane is also useful to beat back coyotes who are stalking Lamont trying to eat him.
Often, at the grocery store, I will see some old lady with a generic, metal CVS bought a cane and I will smile and wave my cane and say "my cane is better than your cane!" This always puts a smile on their face.