60'' Wizard Walking Staff HOWEVER.... vvvvvvvvvv IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ!!! vvvvvvvvvvv HAND GRIP LOCATION and GIRTH: Please see notes below and on photos for info about optimal grip location. And remember that cutting a few inches off the bottom will move the grip location down, as well; and also, adding a rope wrapped hand grip would make it 1/4'' thicker so it's more comfy for bigger hands. HAS CURVES: This walking staff has several curves, making it extra intriguing, but the stick stands straight for the most part (comes back to center) and works great. (I use one all the time and can verify that crooked hiking sticks work great and have marvelously charming character.) This unique, rustic diamond willow wood walking stick is made strong for daily use or hiking trips, yet also great as a warlock, druid or magic witch costume prop. Makes a great cane substitute, too. HAND GRIP POSITION __________________________ Please see notes on photos. Due to bumpy natural wooden diamonds, this is ONLY COMFY to Hold at: 56'' to 60'' at the top hand grip position for Med to Lg ADULT HANDS... .........................OR 44'' to 49'' height at the lower hand grip position for Extra Small (XS) to Med ADULT HAND ... ....UNLESS we cut a few inches off the bottom (then that would move the optimal hand grip position down the same nmbr of in.). And remember that adding a rope wrapped hand grip would make it 1/4'' thicker so it's more comfy for bigger hands. NATURAL MARKINGS ________________________ 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. RAILING: Has highly coveted, unique and rare semi_railing effect, where the diamonds become one with the wood and twist and turn the wood due to spalding/spalting. Some "diamonds" even stick out like an ear, where you could pinch both sides, and maybe lace or pierce something through them. 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. This is a OOAK (one of a kind) unique piece with great character. SPECIFICATIONS ____________________ Height: 60.5 in. Top diameter: 1.25 in. Bottom diameter: 1 in. Weight: 1 lbs. 5 oz. (without packaging) Diamonds: 15+ Item# CFW785 Max. Wt. 250-300 lbs_ (see note below) Hand Crafted in USA This unique, rustic wooden walking stick in the first 6 photos is the one you will get. Sustainably harvested and handcrafted by me, a local, experienced woodcraftsman in northern Minnesota, USA. 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. 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! 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 (then sand and coat with clear poly). 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: 250-300 lbs._ _________________________________________ This could maybe hold more weight, but I'm just guessing at wt. limit. I'm "only" 200 lbs. and test each stick just by trying to bend it to make sure it's sturdy. This one does bend just a little if I push hard on it, so it's not meant to be a crutch you lean on all the time. And no pole vaulting! ;) That way it will work great as a hiking or walking aid for many years! 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! BUY NOW ____________ ...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! High quality craftsmanship... ...made with blood (mosquito juice), sweat and tears of love. HAPPY TRAILS!!!