Canes And Walking Sticks

The walking stick may be considered a more general term that is applied to most types of canes or sticks. It may be constructed of one, two or three pieces, the cane handle may be fancy and uncomfortable, and it may have a knob handle or no handle at all. Canes and walking sticks can be any length that you desire, although not all walking sticks can be used very effectively as a source of support. Canes are better for that purpose.

Keep in mind that not all walking sticks and canes are able to support an excessive amount of weight, so be sure to check carefully and use common sense if the cane or stick appears to be too thin. Also, when a woman and man are about the same weight and height, the woman's hand will be slightly smaller than the mans so she will likely bear down on the cane a little easier. So, it is a good idea to be sure that if the cane is for a man it is thicker with a larger dimension.

It is important to take care of your canes and walking sticks. Clean with simple lemon oil that is made for furniture; it is available at most stores. You can help to cover up scratches and nicks on a dark wood cane by going over the area with a brown or black felt tip pen (waterproof) and then rub it with a cloth or tissue. This works amazingly well. For at-home storage, you can purchase a cane stand and place it by your front door so you will always know where your helpful walking device is located.

If you have a silver cane, then use a good silver polish and rub the cane with a soft cloth, as this can really bring out the shine. Never place your cane on a roof of the car while opening your door and getting in, as often times you will drive off and lose the cane. If it is necessary, then put it on the hood near your windshield wipers so that you will see it before you start driving.

Since canes and walking sticks get dropped often you want to be sure to check the handle closely for looseness and cracks. If you find that it is loose or cracked, take it to be fixed immediately to avoid breakage and to avoid a potential accident. Sometimes pieces of a wooden cane handle will chip off but this may easily be fixed, so take it to a repair shop to be looked at before buying a new one. Visit www.walking-canes.net for a wide selection of canes, cane accessories and walking sticks.

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Aluminum Canes

Of course, aluminum canes are just like any other type of cane and there are safety precautions that you should be aware of, like checking it often for wear and making sure the tip is good and strong. If you live in an area that gets cold and ice, then cane tips should have an ice pick added during the winter.