The Free Form Sweet Gum Walking Cane is an attractive, rustic cane that features a strong, durable sweet gum shaft and a strong, ash handle. Sweet gum is a distinctive hardwood, with darkish bark and grain, which offers both strength and flexibility -- two desirable traits for any walking cane. Like all of our Free Form walking sticks and canes, the Free Form Sweet Gum Walking Cane is rustic and natural, as the tree grows. Each piece of sweet gum is carefully selected, cut, sanded, and finally sprayed with a protective clear coat lacquer. The ash handle is attached to the sweet gum shaft using a timeless mortise and tenon joint. Thanks to its unparalleled strength, the mortise and tenon joint has been a favorite among wood workers for centuries. The cane -- available in a standard 37-inch size, or a larger 40-inch size -- can also be personalized with laser engraving, and outfitted with a fashionable cane strap, pewter star, or Texas State Seal. Each cane comes with a standard rubber ferrule for a firm, secure grip on virtually any surface. Like all of our staffs and canes, the Free Form Sweet Gum Walking Cane is handcrafted in the USA using the highest quality wood and time-tested methods.