Use discretion and common sense in the case of canes which are very thin or have a dual use or feature. For example, for a sore ankle use a support cane, not a sword cane. Generally, if a man and woman are the same height and weight, the man s hand will still be larger than the woman s and he will be stronger and capable of bearing down on the cane harder. So a man usually needs a larger dimension cane than a woman. However, there can be a cross over and a slight man can use a woman s size cane and a larger woman will use a man s cane.
Weight is more important than height in determining if a cane is right for a customer.
This grips and prevents your cane from slipping to the floor. Clean your cane with a simple furniture lemon oil. It is usually obtainable in your local supermarket. Camouflage nicks and scratches in dark wood by touching the spot with a waterproof black or dark brown felt tip pen, then rubbing it with a soft tissue or cloth. It's remarkable how well this works, and it's so simple.