
Walking Stick- Made from Reclaimed 100 Year Old Kentucky Tobacco Stick- Hiking Stick- Dark Brown- Unusual Shape- Heavy Duty- 'Big Bend'
Get out and EXPLORE with this handmade hiking stick/ walking stick made from a 100+ year old reclaimed Kentucky tobacco stick! Named 'Big Bend' for its bowed out midsection. This stick was hand-split from a log over a century ago and used in agricultural production. It was capable of holding 4-5 green (wet) tobacco plants as they were hung to dry in the barn rafters. The stick is made from White Oak, which is known for its strength and durability. This piece was gently sanded, stained a dark brown color and finished in multiple coats of a hand-rubbed oil based film finish to protect against moisture and scratches during your journey. This one measures around 50 x 1 3/4" x 1". The ends are round and tapered in shape, but the majority of the stick has a flat and stout appearance. The curvatures and bends in shape were created as the axe splitting it from the log, just gave and took what it wished. The wood features: curvatures, bends and remnants of its 100 year old life working on the f