I switched to a shovel handle I got at a local lumber yard after breaking my 3 piece screw together stick.

I drilled a hole near the top for a piece of paracord used as a lanyard and put a rubber cane tip on the bottom.

I have so far only used it to help my old and fat self get up and down the trail. But it is pretty stout and would serve as a good beating stick if needed in that role.

Busted stick

Shovel handle

I ended up gluing on the cane tip as it kept loosening up and made funny noises as it would move up and down against the bottom of the stick making funny noises as I move down the trail.