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This is a extra large handled cane made from Redheart and Black Walnut. Both woods are somewhat lightweight compared to some of the other exotic woods I use, so I kept the thick diameter in the handle and shaft for both comfort and stability. The handle is approximately 7" long x 3" tall x 1.5" thick. This cane was made to use backwards, as the shaft is closer to your body and your palm rests on the handle just above the shaft, so your weight is over the shaft, not over the extended handle area. This is a very comfortable support and more secure than if held in the opposite (traditional) position. The short end knob gives some support to your wrist/arm especially when lifting yourself from a seated position or leaning onto the cane with your weight. There is a flat area on the side of the handle for your right thumb to rest and allow better leverage than when wrapping it around.

It may look a little awkward but it works quite nicely. Current length of cane is 38.5", cut to suit owner.

Comments and inquires welcome. Please visit http://www.bigstickcanes.com for more of my work.

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Beautiful Cane, Meilie. I think this style is one of your best. And your hand looks pretty good to. lol
 

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It's my Palmolive Formula commercial shot! Now, if I can only get royalties!
 

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Another great looking cane Mellie
 

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Meilie,

Another beauty!!!

I looked at the pictures before reading your description and wondered about the hand position in the last picture. After reading, I get the idea.

Lew
 

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Your canes are gorgeous they also look very comfortable to use!!

Is that Bloodwood or Redheart (it looks alot like redheart) the grain pattern & color plus you mention that it it light in weight leads me to believe its Redheart. I have alot of Redheart and some Bloodwood ?

Great work Meilie!
 

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beautiful shapes and color … this is my favorite
 

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RJ: It is Redheart. It's much softer than Bloodwood and has a more pink/orange coloration and it oxidizes quickly. When you first cut into the wood it is a beautiful pink/red/orange and in a few weeks it starts to darken. This photo makes it look more orange. Bloodwood is much heavier and harder to work with, also much pricier. Cane #043 is made with Bloodwood. This photo also looks more orange than it should, as the wood looks more red http://lumberjocks.com/projects/12883
 

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Lovely cane Meilie, just gorgeous.
 

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How much thinking goes in designing your canes! This cane with the handle made to use in a different way is very novel. The wood and finish is superb as usual.
Sharad
 

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Hey Meilie
Another beauty super fantastic
 
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