Chris Reeve (yeah, the Sebenza Guy) USED to make walking sticks - well, "Gent's canes" - Of course, they were limited run, and they are no longer made. When he made them, I was yound and healthy - Now that I need a cane 1-3 days/week (depending on how my leg feels) I WISH I had one. The top was made from defective acetaibular balls from Hip implants. You pretty much had your choice of wood - sigh