This tall hiking staff is a unique combination of rugged practicality and tasteful artistry wrapped up in fine craftsmanship. The staff is two-toned Mun ebony. Mun ebony is one of the rarest ebony species, its from S. E. Asia, and this is a very special piece for its long length. Concerning rare woods, the larger the piece, the harder it is to find.

The staff is two-toned because it has a nearly 50/50 split between dark heartwood and light sapwood. Heartwood is the center portion of a tree that provides structure of the plant, but is technically dead. Sapwood is the living part of the trunk that conducts nutrients within the tree. Some species have a distinct visual difference, which I tried to used creatively in this staff. Normally ebony sapwood is considered junk compared to the coveted heartwood and is usually cut off by axe in the jungle immediately after felling the tree.

On top of the staff is a piece of tiger eye, a lovely stone with a wild chatoyance. It is complemented by a brass layer and lanyard tube. A lanyard can be a helpful aid during a hike, a lanyard is not provided with the stick.

This staff is 64 inches (over 5 feet) tall, and can be shortened by request. It’s intended to be held from the side, not from the top. It is a straight stick with a gentle taper. Most of the stick is an oval shape, which is better for grasping, and tapers to round. The bottom is rounded and can be fitted with the included rubber tip. The finish is the same finish I use on my walking canes, it’s a durable gun stock oil finish that is intended for high-use, hand-held implements.

This artistic hiking staff is ready for an adventure!

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