What is a Scottish walking stick called?

Scottish walking sticks are also called canes. They’re typically made of wood and have a ball on one end for someone to grip.

What is a Malacca walking stick?

A Malacca walking stick is a long stick made out of palm trees native to Asia. People use the sticks to help them maintain their balance when walking, particularly over uneven terrain. In some cases, artisans use the sticks as umbrella poles. On 1stDibs, find a range of Malacca walking sticks.

What is the correct length for a walking stick?

To measure a walking stick, the base should be placed a little wider than a foot from the outside of the wearer's shoe. The handle should be at wrist crease height with the elbow slightly bent when standing upright.

What is a fancy walking stick called?

Walking sticks go by many different names. Some of them include: cane, handstaff, stave, shillelagh, crutch, alpenstock and staff. Walking sticks come in many different varieties from different staff material to unique and interesting heads, making them a desirable collectible. Find a collection of vintage and modern walking sticks on 1stDibs.

Do walking sticks really help?

Yes, walking sticks are helpful for walking. Walking sticks can help maintain posture, stability and provide support as well as take some of the impact out of your lower back and knees. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary walking sticks on 1stDibs.

What is the proper height for a walking stick?

There is not one consistent height for walking sticks but is instead dependent on your height and what you plan to use it for. Standing with your arms by your side, the walking stick should be 6 to 8 inches above your elbow. For climbing up steep hills, a longer stick is important.

Scottish Walking Stick

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Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Silver Walking Stick Cane 19th Century

Located in London, GB

before harvesting. Kebbie — a rough Scottish walking stick, similar to an Irish shillelagh, with a

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Antique 1840s French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Silver Walking Stick Cane 19th Century

H 33.86 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Vintage Scottish Gordon Highlanders Warrant Officers Walking Stick, Mid 20th C

Located in London, GB

malacca shaft walking stick, circa 1950's in date. This decorative walking cane features a stunning

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Vintage 1950s Scottish Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Scottish Gordon Highlanders Warrant Officers Walking Stick, Mid 20th C

H 35.44 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in

Antique Sunday Golf Club, Walking Stick

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

handle in the shape of a golf club head. The gentleman's walking stick is made by the renowned Scottish

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Wood

Antique Sunday Golf Club, Walking Stick

H 36 in W 2.75 in D 1 in

A H Scott Golf Club Walking Stick, Sunday Club, Elie

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Antique Sunday Club, Golf Club Walking Stick By A.H. Scott. A desirable walking cane with the

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Vintage 1910s Scottish Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Wood

A H Scott Golf Club Walking Stick, Sunday Club, Elie

H 29.34 in W 2.96 in D 1.78 in

Attrib. Thomas Faed (1826-1900) - Late 19th Century Oil, Caught In A Snowstorm

Located in Corsham, GB

An atmospheric oil showing a Scottish traveler with a walking stick, caught in a snowstorm. The

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19th Century Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Attrib. Thomas Faed (1826-1900) - Late 19th Century Oil, Caught In A Snowstorm, Unknown

H 15.99 in W 12.64 in

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Questions About Scottish Walking Stick

What is a Scottish walking stick called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Scottish walking sticks are also called canes. They’re typically made of wood and have a ball on one end for someone to grip.
What is a Malacca walking stick?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Malacca walking stick is a long stick made out of palm trees native to Asia. People use the sticks to help them maintain their balance when walking, particularly over uneven terrain. In some cases, artisans use the sticks as umbrella poles. On 1stDibs, find a range of Malacca walking sticks.
What is the correct length for a walking stick?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
To measure a walking stick, the base should be placed a little wider than a foot from the outside of the wearer's shoe. The handle should be at wrist crease height with the elbow slightly bent when standing upright.
What is a fancy walking stick called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Walking sticks go by many different names. Some of them include: cane, handstaff, stave, shillelagh, crutch, alpenstock and staff. Walking sticks come in many different varieties from different staff material to unique and interesting heads, making them a desirable collectible. Find a collection of vintage and modern walking sticks on 1stDibs.
Do walking sticks really help?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, walking sticks are helpful for walking. Walking sticks can help maintain posture, stability and provide support as well as take some of the impact out of your lower back and knees. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary walking sticks on 1stDibs.
What is the proper height for a walking stick?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
There is not one consistent height for walking sticks but is instead dependent on your height and what you plan to use it for. Standing with your arms by your side, the walking stick should be 6 to 8 inches above your elbow. For climbing up steep hills, a longer stick is important.