Walking Stick- Made from Reclaimed 100 Year Old Kentucky Tobacco Stick- Hiking Stick- Dark Brown- Unusual Shape- Heavy Duty- 'Big Bend'
$250.00
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Get out and EXPLORE with this handmade hiking stick/ walking stick made from a 100+ year old reclaimed Kentucky tobacco stick! Named 'Big Bend' for its bowed out midsection. This stick was hand-split from a log over a century ago and used in agricultural production. It was capable of holding 4-5 green (wet) tobacco plants as they were hung to dry in the barn rafters. The stick is made from White Oak, which is known for its strength and durability. This piece was gently sanded, stained a dark brown color and finished in multiple coats of a hand-rubbed oil based film finish to protect against moisture and scratches during your journey. This one measures around 50 x 1 3/4" x 1". The ends are round and tapered in shape, but the majority of the stick has a flat and stout appearance. The curvatures and bends in shape were created as the axe splitting it from the log, just gave and took what it wished. The wood features: curvatures, bends and remnants of its 100 year old life working on the farm. This stick is extremely strong and capable of being a good companion for anyone at any weight! Many choose to only display my walking sticks in their homes, but by all means, feel free to follow the paths of your elders or cut a new trail with your own handmade walking stick enriched with agricultural history! All hiking sticks handcrafted from Kentucky LiveEdge come with a 1 year warranty, good for a complimentary refinish/ maintenance within 1 year of purchase (buyer responsible for shipping).
*No rubber feet or boots are included with our walking sticks. The nicks and dings you collect on the bottom of the stick tell the story of your journey. Make it a good one!