Carex Round Handle Wood Cane - Wooden Walking Cane With Rubber Tip - Fashionable, Traditional Style Walking Stick for Men and Women, 36 Inch Height, 1 Inch Diameter, Black

I don't typically write product reviews, but after having read a few negative reviews of this item, I found myself pleasantly surprised with the product and wanted to share my thoughts. I very much like the cane for the following reasons: 1. It arrived earlier than expected...3 days earlier. 2. It's a very solid cane...it has a 1" diameter, and it's fairly heavy. 3. It's rated for weights between a maximum of 250-300 lbs. The included pics show both the rating on the cane's sticker and the rating on the included materials. Which one is correct? I'm going with what's on the sticker. 4. The finish is nice. I wasn't expecting an immaculate finish, but again, I was pleasantly surprised--very dark finish that doesn't look cheap. It looks nice. I "travel" with a treasured family heirloom cane that usually stays in my truck, for trips out in public. I wanted this cane for my "house cane," to keep in the house. However, this one is quickly becoming a favorite and will be making some trips, as well. 5. The cane is straight as an arrow. No bends, crooks, etc. 6. Mine came with a manufacturer's rubber tip attached. To make sure the cane was fully embedded in the tip, a few downward whacks of the tip driven into the floor did the trick. 7. The price...I got mine for $15. Can't beat a deal like that. Would I buy this again? Yes. I'll most likely be buying both of the other finishes of this model soon because they're a great deal and...I like canes.

sturdy and good quality

About three years ago my VA Primary Health Provider (doctor) told me I needed to start using a cane. I thought she was silly. I could walk with no help. Turns out that walking wasn't the problem. It is my balance. I found out the hard way. After the second bad fall I looked into getting a cane. As I am cheap I turned to the VA for a cane. They said they would issue me a cane but I first had to go to the regional VA hospital (two hour drive) to attend classes on the use of a cane. I figured this was stupid. There are two things to know: which end to hold (duh) and then point it at the ground (again - duh). I declared the VA to be staffed by idiots (not the last time) and turned to Amazon.com. I found this cane rather quickly. I was apprehensive about the length but figured if it was too short I would have to get used to it and if it was too long I could always call on my friend the saw. He has happily helped me in the past. I really don't know how some reviewers have determined that it is knot free. You can sand anything and cover it with a thick coat of paint and it would be impossible to tell what is under the paint. However, I pulled off the rubber crutch tip (gasp) and found that it is some type of composite material. That is fine with me as composits are usually stronger. If I had wanted some pretty oak or walnut I would have spent more money. As for the length, it is perfect. It is almost as if someone measured me for a cane. (Maybe my memory is getting bad with age but I don't remember this happening.) I am six feet one inches tall if that helps anyone in determining if it is the right length for them. It is, also, the perfect length for closing my car door or reaching that top shelf at the grocery store if that helps. It has become my constant companion. I have forgotten it twice and felt as if an appendage was missing until I realized that I had left it behind. I have come to depend on it and it has saved me several times from falling (oh yeah, that's why I have it - duh for the third time), Yeah, yeah, it makes me look old and feeble but I have finally reached the age where I just don't care. One reviewer noted that it would make a good self defense weapon but I hope to never use it as such. That's why I carry a Glock. -- Update -- I have had this cane for almost a year and the rubber tip had a large piece cut off somehow. Amazon.com has a wide assortment of tips but I don't know what size to order. Can anyone help with this info? Otherwise going strong.

Nice and sturdy. Definitely worth the money I paid for it. Nicer than some of my more spendy canes. ** **Update: I have bought two of these now, and both of them are cracked paint on the handles of both canes. My latest one was paint cracked at the time I pulled it out of the box. While these are a great price, the chipping and cracking of the paint....Not sure it is worth buying more. I am going to have to sand and repaint them myself. Taking a star off for paint.

Rarely do I really need to use a cane, and most of the time I carry one, it's actually for self defense and only have 1 (folding) cane that is not functional as a weapon. A bouncer at a bar I frequent has commented that all the canes I use are clearly combat grade canes and requested I no longer bring one of them because it is classified in the TSA guidelines as a weapon. It's not even my most dangerous or most obviously dangerous of canes, but it got me looking for a cane that could be used as a weapon but could not be argued was anything but a normal cane. My research had more than one source lead me to this particular brand of wooden cane and I am absolutely not disappointed. It is extremely sturdy and a very stiff hard wood and is the least expensive of all my canes. Frankly, though it is a lot lighter than that can I was asked not to take to the bar anymore, I would rather be hit by that cane than this one, because it actually has a little spring and flex to it whereas this one has no flex at all. It is definitely a great value for the cost, and is quite sturdy and comfortable when actually used like a cane too.

We purchased this for our kid's event at school to celebrate 100 days of school. They had to dress up as an elderly person, so they had asked for walking sticks. Originally they were going to take my hiking/skiing poles, but due to them being considered weapons we opted for this cane. We were expecting something flimsy and cheap, honestly the cane reminded me of the beatings that I used to get when in boarding school back in days, the cane that keeps on giving. It is extremely sturdy and solid. Has a good amount of weight on it to support even me while I was trying it out, just an fyi I am a 6'2' and 220 pounds.

Great cane some what lite and sturdy, had some confusion on how it was being delivered but all worked out. Would recommend if your looking for a cane.

Nice size and looks solid enough, but the handle's finish has rough patches and I had to retouch a scratch on top of the handle I preferred doing this instead of returning the item but have I known before, I would not have paid this much money for it. Kind of disappointed.

Overall good quality walking stick BUT came arrived without cane tip. I ordered another cane tip... extra $10. Not happy...

Cheap paint job; chips & scratches VERY easily. First day of use and the top of the cane (all sides) and around the handle had numerous small splits. Also a very light wood; not solid like Oak or Walnut...

Was cracked !!!