Walking sticks come up to your waist or a little higher (up to 48"), have a handle that is fancy, uncomfortable, a knob or they have no handle at all. Walking sticks have either a rubber tip, flat metal tip (ferrule), or hiking spike on the bottom. Walking sticks are used for show or for a little help in keeping your balance.
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Walking sticks come up to your waist or a little higher (up to 48"), have a handle that is fancy, uncomfortable, a knob or they have no handle at all. Walking sticks have either a rubber tip, flat metal tip (ferrule), or hiking spike on the bottom. Walking sticks are used for show or for a little help in keeping your balance.
