Curvy Walking Stick For XL Hands, Strong Sturdy 54" Thick Hard Wood Wizard Staff, Polished Rustic Diamond Willow from Minn USA

Name: Curvy Walking Stick For XL Hands, Strong Sturdy 54" Thick Hard Wood Wizard Staff, Polished Rustic Diamond Willow from Minn USA
Brand: TimsDiamondWillow
SKU: 1025762749
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (242 reviews)

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Arrives soon! Get it by May 14-20 if you order today

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Handmade
Materials: diamond willow wood, clear poly, maybe paracord or leather, maybe 2 tacks on handgrip, maybe wood hardener, black cane protector

Curvy Walking Stick For XL Hands, Heavy Duty

UPGRADES: We can add:
- engraving
- wrist strap
- hand grip
(See 'Upgrades' section below.)

MAX. WT. 350 LBS: See note below.

Great for hiking or camping trips, as well as every day use to help you get around, taking pressure off your knees, hips, etc.. Make a great substitute for a walking cane, too.

GIRTH: Hand grip girth is best for XL-XXXL ADULT HAND (determined by what size work or winter glove you wear), as it is now. HOWEVER, we can often make it thinner so it fits your hand better by sanding it down a bit, if you need us to, at no charge.

Top is super strong, smooth and comfortable. There are diamonds on the side that don't impede, but rather the indents make great finger grips and hand guides.

HAS CURVES: This walking staff has a few curves, making it extra intriguing, but the stick stands straight for the most part and works great. (I use one all the time and can veryify that crooked hiking sticks work great and have marvelously charming character.)

I use a walking cane DAILY (or hiking staff for woods trompsing), and have had the same hiking staff and cane for several years, and I take pride in making sure you get a beautiful, strong and sturdy walking staff to last for many years!

~~~ Crafted with mosquito juice, sweat and love. ~~~

SPECIFICATIONS
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Height: 54.5 in.
Top diameter: 1.5 in.
Bottom diameter: 1.25 in.
Weight: 1 lbs. 12 oz. (without packaging)
Diamonds: 11
Item# CFW751
Hand Crafted in USA
MAX WT: 350 lbs.

The hiking stick in the first 7 photos is the one you will get.

This walking staff is a OOAK (one of a kind) item made from native northern Minnesota diamond willow tree, and handcrafted by me, a local, experienced artisan.
__ Sustainably harvested in northern MN.
__ Main bark removed by hand.
__ Dried/cured for several months, naturally by air
__ Meticulously sanded.
__ Given 5 coats of clear polyurethane.
__ Comes with new black rubber protector boot.

WE CAN SHORTEN, at no charge. We'll happily cut it down for you. Just let us know the length you want. Measure twice and we'll cut once.

SIZE GUIDE: For FLAT terrain, or rolling hills and groomed trails, a walking staff should be about 4-6" above the elbow, or a few inches below the shoulder. For HILLY terrain, a stick that's shoulder height or even a few inches above the shoulder is often preferred to help when descending.

ABOUT MAX WEIGHT: 350 lbs.
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This can probably hold more weight, but I wouldn't want to guarantee that since I'm "only" 200 lbs. and test each stick to make sure it's sturdy, just by trying to bend it, but I don't run and jump with it. Wood does age, so be sure to inspect your gear regularly before use.

IF YOU NEED A STICK THAT WILL HOLD MORE WEIGHT: Please message us and let us know the weight limit you need, and your height. I'd be happy to guide you toward sticks in our shop that are thicker, OR we most likely have one such stick in stock but just haven't listed it yet. Or I could cut a few inches off a walking stick you like, as that always makes it stronger.

DISCLAIMER: Since this is wood, and we're not a factory, I make no guarantees about the future condition of this walking stick, but CAN GUARANTEE it was strong without any large cracks when I harvested, cured, coated, listed, and packed it for shipping after it sells, inspecting it at each step along the way. However, PLEASE INSPECT ALL YOUR EQUIPMENT before each use to make sure no cracks or weaknesses have developed over time. Stay safe!

NATURAL MARKINGS
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No stains, paints or colors added__just fives coats of clear poly finish. The natural colors are spectacular, looking so much better in person than I'm able to capture with photos.

DIAMONDS:
Covered with an exceptional array of diamonds, with all sorts of wonderful twisting curves and a variety of tan, caramel, dark brown and reddish brown colors.

This stick has a few particularly deep diamonds (difficult to capture in photos) that are beautiful alone, and perfect for embedding stones or charms into them, if you wish.

INSECT MARKINGS:
Has a few insect and/or worm hole markings on this stick.

Worm and other insect markings are actually coveted, as they are more rare than diamonds themselves. They help create a unique design, character to the stick, and add another dimension to the story of how efficient nature works.

The worms or insects have long disappeared since I dry my sticks for several months, then sand and coat with poly.

A very unique piece with great character.

UPGRADES
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HANDLE = Grip n Strap

I'm limited in number of characters I can use in drop down instructions, so 'Handle' means you get a paracord wrapped hand grip PLUS braided wrist strap.

NOTE Re: UPGRADES: Please MESSAGE ME ASAP after purchase to tell me:
(1) your height, or the area where you want the hand grip to go [I will then look and make sure a hand grip is possible at that spot (make sure it's comfy and there are no protrusions or twisting diamonds there)], and
(2) whether you want the wrist strap above or below the hand grip.

HAND GRIP
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A rope wrap can only go at the 50" mark or below. See my note in the very 2nd paragraph at top of this listing. Grip will be 5-6'' in length, and made of 550 paracord that can be removed if needed for emergency survival uses. Keep in mind a hand grip will add to the girth.

IF WE DON'T HEAR FROM YOU:
__ I'll put the hand grip where I presume someone who orders a stick of this height might like it. Eg, if it's a tall stick, I'll presume the person is also tall.

HOW CORD GRIP ADDED:
__ cord is simply wrapped on top of itself without knots, tightened on top of initial and ending strands
__ sometimes I put a small stud on the top and bottom ends to help hold them in place
__ wrapped grip is then given several coats of wood hardener on top of the paracord until it's soaked and coated good
__ yes, you can untie the paracord and use it--it will just be a little stiff at first

BENEFITS OF WOOD HARDENER on paracord:
__ protect from snags and wear n tear of cord
__ helps keep wrap from slipping out of place
__ helps with grip, not as slippery under sweat or rain and mist
__ won't get dirty as much or absorb your sweat as much
__ is warmer to grip than cold wood

WRIST STRAP
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Paracord braid width is approx. 5/8"-6/8". Strap is approx. 14 in. when open, and 6-7 in. when closed, with extra long tassels you can cut yourself after you adjust to fit.

The wrist strap is made of about 15-18 ft. of 550 paracord (or suede leather if you message me, see 'Note' below).

Please MESSAGE me ASAP after purchase) to tell me WHERE you want it (ie, above or below hand grip, distance from ground up, or from top of staff--however you prefer to measure).

IF WE DON'T HEAR FROM YOU:
__ I'll put it where I think seems best, assuming the end user's height matches the height of a stick where the hand grip falls below 50" mark.

NOTE re: LEATHER STRAP: Leather is for WRIST STRAPS ONLY, but NOT for hand grips. [It's not in the drop down menu so folks don't think they can get a leather handgrip.]

If you want a leather wrist strap, select the color HANDGRIP you want, then MESSAGE ME ASAP indicating what color suede leather you want for the wrist strap. Colors and examples can be seen in the 2nd to last photo, with more here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1317370661/leather-wrist-strap-genuine-suede-braid

HOW WRIST STRAP ADDED
__ hole drilled, sanded and then coated with clear poly
__ lanyard threaded through hole and tied loosely (so you can easily untie and adjust it before you tighten the knots for good).

SUEDE LEATHER SPECS:
Colors: shown in last photo
Material: GENUINE real leather, soft suede
Cord Width: approx. 1/16" for each strand (before braided)
Braid width: approx. 2/8"-3/8" (about HALF as thick as paracord wrist strap)

PARACORD SPECS
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Type: 550 Paracord
Cord Diameter: each 5/32" (~1/8") (before braided)
Working load limit: 35-55 lbs.
Breaking strength: 550 lbs.

ENGRAVING UPGRADE
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** Engraving may add and extra 1-2 days processing. Let me know if you're in a hurry though, and I'll see if I can accommodate this labor intensive upgrade into my schedule.

Wood burned engraving is done by hand, not by a machine. See last photo for examples.

You can add up to 30 characters.

TO ADD MORE CHARACTERS, Please message me first to make sure there's enough room to put what you want engraved. If you're absolutely sure what you want will fit, as you can see from the photos what parts have the lighter main wood without darker diamond markings, then order from the following listing for the extra characters ___>>>
https://www.etsy.com/listing/761014813/additional-upgrades-weve-discussed

CHECK OUT OUR Tim's Diamond Willow SHOP
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See more unique, handcrafted walking sticks in our Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/timsdiamondwillow

SHIPPING
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Packed very well and ships via USPS Priority.

BUY NOW
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...and make this unique staff that's full of great character your very own journey companion today! Or get someone special that one of a kind gift they'll cherish and never forget!

HAPPY TRAILS!!!

Order today to get by May 14-20
Returns accepted within 30 days
Cost to ship: $33.55
Ships from: Bigfork, MN

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Most likely yes. Our shop categories are actually arranged by size. Please either check out the selection of our other handcrafted diamond willow hiking staffs and walking canes in our shop here on Etsy. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClimbingMonkeys

OR

If you don't see the size you need there, or just want us to help you find it, or you want us to look through our sticks that we haven't taken time to list online yet -- don't be shy! Just give us a holler. :)

We'd be more than happy to help you find the right fit. Just message us and we'll get back to you ASAP.

IMPORTANT: Measure while wearing your regular shoes/boots.

For STAFFS, a walking staff that is *SHOULDER* height is usually sufficient, or 6-8" above the elbow.

Generally, for everyday flatter terrain or slowly rolling hills, then the above guide of 6-8" above elbow or 2" below shoulder works best. For hilly, steep terrain, then a shoulder ht. or 2" above shoulder works best.

For CANES, the best height is approx. a 2-4'' above the ELBOW.

FOR BOTH: It depends on preference, though. Some people like them taller, and some people like them shorter.

If you're unsure, practice using a broom or someone else's cane or staff and measure what feels most comfortable to you (while wearing your regular walking/hiking shoes).

Just find something that is comfortable for your hand to grip, and pretend it's a cane or hiking staff, and then measure its diameter (distance across, not around).

Most of our sticks will work for almost all hand sizes. But if a stick is thinner than usual, or thicker than usual, then we'll mention that above the specs at the top of the listing description.

Plus, we always put the diameter of the stick in the "Specifications" section of each listing.

If you can't find a stick in our shop that's close to that diameter, then we may have one done & waiting to get listed.

Just send me a message and I can easily help you find one with the girth AND height you prefer and get right back to you ASAP. :) I'm happy to help, so don't be shy.

These are made for the outdoors, but should not be left in the sun or extreme heat or cold for days and weeks on end.

Otherwise, the same thing will happen to your lovely walking stick that happens to wood furniture left outside in all sorts of weather.

So bring it in when you're not using it....when you can. But being left out for a little while every now and then is no big deal. I've had the same stick I use daily for many years, and I leave it out sometimes--just not too often.

Bringing it indoors when not in use, and the 5 coats of poly I've put on, will help protect your walking stick and help you keep it nice looking and useful for many years.