This hand crafted walking cane is made from a beautiful piece of Red Mallee Burl from Australia. The handle has gorgeous burl grain figure that is cut to show the side of the burl grain from the side of the handle. That's actually not the normal way I cut my burls. The "top" of the burl grain is where the round "eyes" can be seen, and this grain is visible on the top and bottom of the handle. Both are beautiful, just different! The divider is also red Mallee, with the "eyes" of the burl facing the side of the cane. A hefty striped ebony shafts finishes the cane with an above average weight. Total length measures 38" and can be shortened to fit.

This particular piece would not be a good candidate for bearing much weight, as the handle could fracture with enough pressure at the back end or over the top of the arch. It would be a suitable balance aid, and if the need for bearing occasional weight arose, doing so directly over the shaft of the cane would ensure longevity. Red Mallee is dense, but the grain in the handle is erratic.


M A T E R I A L S

Handle – Red Mallee from Australia
Divider – Red Mallee, copper and ebony
Shaft – Striped Ebony from Indonesia
Rubber tip