Top 20 High-End Luxury Walking Sticks/Cane Makers
A WALKING STICK is a device used by many people to facilitate balancing whilst walking.
Walking sticks come in many shapes and sizes, and can be sought by collectors. Some kinds of walking stick may be used by people with disabilities as a crutch. The walking stick has also historically been known to be used as a defensive or offensive weapon, and may conceal a knife or sword as in a swordstick.
Walking sticks, also known as trekking poles, pilgrim's staffs, hiking poles or hiking sticks, are used by hikers for a wide variety of purposes: to clear spider webs, part thick bushes or grass obscuring the trail; as a support when going uphill or a brake when going downhill; as a balance point when crossing streams, swamps or other rough terrain; to feel for obstacles in the path; to test mud and puddles for depth; and as a defence against wild animals. A walking stick can be improvised from nearby felled wood. More ornate sticks are made for avid hikers, and are often adorned with small trinkets or medallions depicting "conquered" territory. Wood walking sticks are used for outdoor sports, healthy upper body exercise and even club, department and family memorials. They can be individually handcrafted from a number of woods, and may be personalised in many ways for the owner.
Types of walking sticks: American "walking canes", in North America, a walking cane is a walking stick with a curved top much like a shepherd's staff, but shorter. Thus, although they are called "canes," they are usually made of material heavier than cane, such as wood or metal. Ashplant, an Irish walking stick made from the ash tree. Devil's walking stick, made from Hercules plant. Shooting stick, it can fold out into a single-legged seat. Supplejack, made from a tropical American vine, also serves as a cane. Penang lawyer, made from Asian Palm. Makila (or makhila), Basque walking stick or Staff. Kebbie, Scottish walking stick. Whangee, Asian, made of bamboo, also a riding crop. Malacca, Malay stick made of Palm. Pike Staff, pointed at the end for slippery surfaces. Waddy, Australian walking stick or club.
Walking Stick & Cane News, Reviews & Resources
- Cane - Wikipedia.
- Lord Byron’s stick returns to city where he courted a countess - "The poet, who had a ‘halting gait’, pursued an intense affair while producing some of his finest work at a palazzo in Ravenna. Lord Byron's walking stick has been given to the city of Ravenna, Italy, which reopened last year as a museum dedicated to the poet. The stick was donated to the museum, located in the palazzo where Byron lived in Ravenna, after he courted Countess Teresa Gamba Guiccioli there."
- SELF-DEFENCE WITH A WALKING STICK - "The Different Methods of Defending Oneself with a Walking-Stick or Umbrella when Attacked under Unequal Conditions."
- Swordstick - "A swordstick or cane-sword is a cane containing a hidden blade or sword. The wood of the cane therefore functions as the blade's scabbard, while the handle and head function as the hilt."
- Traveler told TSA he had 'no idea' a sword was concealed in his cane - "Transportation Security Administration officers at Boston's Logan International Airport discovered a long blade inside a traveler's cane on Tuesday."
- Types of walking stick - Wikipedia.
- Walking stick - Wikipedia.
Top 20 High-End Luxury Walking Stick & Cane Makers
 - Abbeyhorn - since 1749. "Walking, Working & Wading Sticks."
 - ALEXANDER MCQUEEN - since 1992. Gold Dandy Skull Cane.
 - ALEXANDRA SOJFER Paris - since 1834. "A rare artistry and heritage put the Alexandra Sojfer house in the great tradition of French luxury."
 - Archetipo - since 1992. "Luxury for a colourful life."
 - Boris Palatnik - since 1998. "Designer Walking Canes & Sticks." Handmade custom walking canes, walking sticks, Stiletto Sword Canes, SWORD CANES & air cane guns.
- Canes & walking sticks at Amazon.com
 - as of August 5, 2025: 556 results.
 - Canes Canada - since 2002. "High-End Walking Canes."
 - Cavagnini - since 1999. "Handmade in Italy." Pewter & wood walking sticks. 83 models.
 - Cleofe Finati - since 1992.
 - Elderlux - since 2005. "Age Well." Luxury walking canes & sticks.
 - ENGLISH SILVER HOUSE - since 1911. Walking sticks with silver handles.
 - FASHIONABLE - since 1999. "The largest selection available anywhere, over 1000 Walking Canes in Stock." Mens & ladies canes.
 - Fox Umbrellas - since 1868. "Walking & Seat Sticks Hand Made in England."
 - House Of Canes - since 1985. "House Of Canes is the premier vendor of walking canes and sticks. We carry some of the finest fashion walking canes from manufacturers in around the globe. We create functional, long-lasting, and stylish canes that offer reliable walking support for improving health and safety. Our incredible selection of canes for sale offers an extensive design variety available for all preferences." Mens & Ladies.
 - IL MARCHESATO - since 1978. "Luxury Walking Canes Handcrafted in Italy." il Marchesato walking canes are crafted with a brass or resin heart and black lacquered beechwood shaft. Each handle has a silver or gold-plated, hand enameled, embellished with Swarovski cristals and semi-precious materials.
 - JAMES SMITH & SONS - "A proud part of London since 1830." Whether used for decorative purposes or as a supportive walking accessory, James Smith & Sons have the most extensive and distinctive walking stick selection available anywhere in the world. Walking sticks & seatsticks.
 - Larusmiani Milano - "Handmade in Italy since 1922."
 - Linden Leisure - since 1969. "Walking Sticks and Shooting Sticks." Wide range, super carbon fibre, wooden, folding etc. Most of our sticks are made from English coppices from sustainable woodlands.
 - Mario Talarico Napoli - since 1860. "The long history of the Talarico company tells of a generational passion and brings with it the charm of a unique craftsmanship with a Neapolitan imprint. Founded in 1860 in Naples with Giovanni Buongiovanni, the company was called "Al Japanese" and had a store in Via Chiaia 76/77, one in Via Roma 198 and a laboratory in Via Sergente Maggiore where umbrellas, parasols, walking sticks were made walking and fans." Men's & women's.
 - PASOTTI - since 1956. Handmade bespoke & luxury walking sticks.
 - Studio Burke Washington DC - since 1980. "Walking Sticks, Dress Sticks, Finest Quality Custom and Bespoke Canes made in USA and UK."
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