These are American hickory, crafted in the US, beautiful, and tough as nails.
When I began my career as a firefighter almost half a century ago, wooden ladders were carried on all the equipment. Today, they've been replaced by lightweight aluminum, due the the weight. San Fransisco still uses wood, due to narrow streets with overhead power lines. Hickory is the predominate wood-- light, super-strong and durable. When I decided to buy a walking stick, I wanted hickory-- not some flimsy imported wood. This walking stick is a work of art, and tough as nails. A stroke affected my balance and I needed some stability on rough ground. This fits the bill.
Rating: 5 stars