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Making a Modern Survivalist's Hiking Staff
After my latest fishing trip, which I discussed in this group earlier, I decided to look into the design and creation of a handmade multi-purpose hiking staff. There is one on the market made by Crawford that is amazing in its versatility, but it's a little spendy for my blood, so I decided to make my own. YouTube has some good videos on this subject. Does anyone have any experience making one that they would be willing to share with the Group?
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Permalink Reply by Terry Waldele on
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Does anybody know where I can purchase a used sword cane, sword walking stick, or sword umbrella with a decent width sword blade (3/4-inch plus) at a very reasonable price? I'd like to join parts of one of those with one of my survivalist's staffs or just use the blade in one.
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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on -
Terry, it was fun carving them, I guess I have a long way to go as a carver though.
Robert Burris said:Terry, here is some pictures of some I am working on. There's alot you can do to mix it up, carve a face or an eye. In alot that I make I enlet old coins, like an Indian Head Nickel or a Mecury Dime depending on how big around the end is. You will notice the cedars, people love them also on some you can add a little paint. There is so many things you can do, your imagination is your limit. Let me know if you have questions.
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Permalink Reply by stephen tungate on
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very cool walking sticks you done a good job on them robert i would not mind having one are you going to sell them i would like one sir.....
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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on -
Stephen I am not selling any till I have a bunch made. I'll let you know.
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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on
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Robert,
TOO COOL, I love the faces. Here is the walking stick Robert made for me. It is just beautiful and certainly helps with my knee when I am doing a bit of walking
And yes, when you get ready let me know, Donnie does need one
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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on -
That eye is carved and painted, I don't know if you can tell by the picture. I hope J.J. dosen't laugh at them. I am learning.
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Permalink Reply by James Fry on
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If this project was mine, I'd look for a piece of rattan, instead. I've tried everything from fresh-cut green to well-dried bamboo for something I'm working on and EVERY STINKING ONE of the pieces I drilled exploded, splintered, split or in some way self destructed.
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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on -
I never had one explode but maybe let the wood dry a little longer. For sure don't try get on a air plane..lol
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wow terry that sounds cool can't wait to see how it comes out.....
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Mr Burris, you can let me know too. Jim
Robert Burris said:Stephen I am not selling any till I have a bunch made. I'll let you know.
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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on -
Jim, I'll be glad to let you know when I have a bunch made. Everyone always scoops them up before I have a chance to get a few together to look at. So this time I made up my mine to wait till I have a few finished. Thanks.
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I really like the carving Robert. I even like that it is a little primitive, it gives those faces some character
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