Add a personalized engraving to one of our unique diamond willow hiking sticks.
💥PLEASE READ description for important info. (See description below by clicking the 'Learn more about this item' link right below here.)
You pick the height you need, and we'll pick out a stick that has at least 5 natural wooden ''diamonds''.
Whether you're getting it for yourself or as as a gift, a wood burned engraving will make the walking stick much more memorable, cherished and meaningful.
We can add a personalized engraving, such as:
♦ full or partial name
♦ monogram initials
♦ personal inscription
♦ an important date (birthday, anniversary, etc.)
♦ wise and/or famous quote
♦ Something religious or spiritual
♦ Something fun or funny, but that warms the heart
♦ A favorite saying you and/or the stick recipient has
♦ any message you desire...
....in order to customize your diamond willow walking staff or cane.
IDEAS FOR ENGRAVED QUOTES OR SAYINGS
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♦ Initials or a name
♦ To Joe, with Love, Sally
♦ A special date (eg, Sept.5, 2015 or 7/25/2013)
♦ "Walk gently so the earth may favor your footsteps"
♦ "Bless and be blessed"
♦ "Never cease to wonder"
♦ "Not all who wander are lost"
♦ Credendo Vides (= "By Believing, One Sees")
♦ fortis fortuna adiuvat (= "fortune favors the brave")
♦ Non ducor, duco. (= "I am not led, I lead.")
♦ etc.
HOW TO ORDER
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1️⃣ When ordering this upgrade, select from the drop down menu according to the height of the stick you need and the number of characters in the message or name you want engraved (not including spaces or regular punctuation)
2️⃣ Type what you want engraved in the appropriate box Etsy gives you as you are ordering (the box will be obvious when it appears).
3️⃣ For the actual stick, let me know if you need a stick that's thinner or thicker than average by sending me a message ASAP.
NOTE:
♦ QUOTATION MARKS: Do not put quotation marks or any punctuation in the personalization box that Etsy provides, unless you want those marks engraved, as well.
♦ CAPITAL LETTERS: I'll capitalize what you capitalize, so type it exactly how you want it.
♦ BONUS: FREE STANDARD PUNCTUATION like commas, quote marks, exclamation points, etc, are FREE. (Excessive, 'unusual' punctuation is a different story.)
CHARACTER COUNT EXAMPLES
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♦ The word ''Tom'' = 3 letters (so it would require you to order the ''1-5 Character'' selection from the drop down menu)
♦ ''Jessica'' = 7 characters (= ''5-10 Character'' selection)
♦ ''January 1995'' = 11 characters (= ''11-15 Character'')
♦ ''To thine own self be true !!!'' = 20 characters
...and so on.
TO ADD MORE CHARACTERS
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If 25 characters isn't enough, please order from this listing, option # 3, where each 10 characters is $10, since it takes the Wife over an hour for each 10 characters.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/761014813/additional-upgrades-weve-discussed
MESSAGE PLACEMENT
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♦ We'll place it where you request, PROVIDED it will fit (doesn't go over big bumps or diamonds, etc.).
♦ IF YOU DON'T SPECIFY, we'll put it in direction AND the place we deem best, so it may be anywhere near the top or middle (but not near the bottom, unless you request that).
NOTE: I like to put it where & how it will look best on the stick, since the area where an engraving can be placed is different on each stick, but if you have a preference, I will accommodate when possible, and keep open communication so you can easily share your preference and I'll let you know how I plan to proceed beforehand.
HOW ENGRAVING IS DONE
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♦ PLEASE SEE PHOTOS for examples of the style of engraving you're getting.
♦ Letters are usually 3/4'', as shown in the first few photos. Sometimes they're smaller, sometimes larger. We will try to do 3/4'' whenever possible, but it depends on the size of the stick, size of the message and what the stick calls for.
♦ We use a wood burner dremel tool so your permanent message gives a striking, dark, burnt contrast to the surrounding wood. Some sanding may be involved. It's then given a few coats of clear polyurethane afterwards, to match the rest of the stick.
♦ This is not done by a machine like many engravers use, but is done by hand (by my wife) so you'll have that "handmade look" that shows that you carefully thought about this gift, as opposed to a "just picked up at the last minute at the corner store on the way home" kinda gift--showing there was thought, time and heart put into it.
♦ My wife uses a font she's come up with herself over the years in her decades of making greeting cards, using skills she learned in a typography class from eons ago.
♦ After the message is engraved, we cover the engraving with several coats of clear poly.
RE: THE STICK
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This is for 1️⃣ polished, rustic diamond willow walking staff. No paints or stains of any kind are added__just five coats of clear poly.
A hiking staff makes the best useful and unique gift🎁 for yourself or someone special. Our handmade hiking sticks are great for men, women or kids, whether they're an outdoor enthusiast or not. Will encourage more outdoor activity.
Our strong trekking poles are great for hiking or camping trips, as well as every day use to help you get around, taking pressure off your knees, hips, etc., as a substitute for a walking cane.
Diamond willow is a strong, hard wood and Pa makes these earth journey companion sticks to last!
RE: CURVES
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PLEASE NOTE: The one you get may have a few curves, making it extra intriguing, but the stick will STAND STRAIGHT FOR THE MOST PART, and is guaranteed to work GREAT for all hiking and walking uses. If you want one that has more or less curves, just send a message.
🚨🚨🚨 IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ: 🚨🚨🚨
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To get the best fitting stick, MESSAGE ME ASAP to tell me your preferences:
1. YOUR HEIGHT: where you prefer to hold a walking stick (measure height from ground to shoulder) OR the height of the person using the walking staff (and we'll figure out proportionally where their shoulder is at)
2. HAND SIZE: What ADULT size gardening or work glove do you or the person who'll use this wear? Or does the person who will use this hiking stick have smaller or larger than average-size hands? We want to pick out the most comfy girth. ;)
3. HILLY OR FLATTISH TERRAIN: whether the person who will use this will be walking mostly (a) flat terrain, such as groomed trails or slowly rolling hills, or (b) hilly, steep terrain, determines where on the stick we'll need to make sure there are no large bumps so the best hand grip is in the optimum location.
4. CURVY OR STRAIGHT: Almost all have a few natural curves, occasionally we have one that's much straighter than usual, and we have many that are very curvy, which are sometimes preferred due to their extra unique character. All do come back to center and are not just an exaggerated bow (a few that are like a bow are only slightly so and it's hard to tell when holding them and they are guaranteed to work great as a walking stick).
5. YOUR WEIGHT: if you're lighter or heavier than avg,, to help us make sure we don't get one that's too thick or too thin for you.
💥IF I DON'T HEAR FROM YOU...
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...then I'll assume you want to grip the hiking stick where the average-size person would like it, (assuming the stick height you ordered is shoulder height), you'll hike mostly flat terrain or groomed trails, the girth will fit the average size adult hand to match their height, and the stick will have some natural curves but not extremely curvy.
WHAT YOU WILL GET
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You will get ONE diamond willow hiking staff at the height you choose from the drop down menu that:
♦ engraving according to what you select from the drop down menu for character length and what you put in the personalized message box
♦ has a girth to fit the average adult hand size
♦ has a MINIMUM of 5 medium to large size wooden diamonds
♦ has at least a one-inch diameter at the bottom so it can support at least 250 lbs (taller sticks are usually thicker and thus, can hold more weight)...message me if you need a thicker one that will hold more weight.
♦ comes with a brand new rubber cane stopper
💎WANT MORE DIAMONDS?
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If you want one with more than 5 diamonds, check out our individually listed sticks in our shop here: TimsDiamondWillow.etsy.com
If you see one you like but you want it shortened (no extra charge), just let us know.
SIZE GUIDE
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♦ For FLAT terrain, or rolling hills and groomed trails, a walking staff should be about 4-6" above the elbow, or a few inches below the shoulder.
♦ For HILLY terrain, a stick that's shoulder height or even a few inches above the shoulder is often preferred to help when descending
♦ Preferences vary. Some prefer sticks taller than the guide recommends, while others find taller sticks cumbersome as they do tend to catch on low branches and brush, and some prefer shorter sticks as a type of walking cane substitute.
♦ Measure while wearing your regular hiking boots or walking shoes.
WALKING STICK SPECS
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HEIGHT: 42-74" (you choose)
TOP DIAMETER: varies; avg is 1.25-1.75"
BOTTOM DIAM.: approx. 1-1.75"
WEIGHT: varies; avg 1.5-2.5 lbs. (without packaging)
MAX. WT. LIMIT: varies from 250-450 lbs (varies by the stick's length, curviness & thickness...message us if you need one that'll hold more than 250 lbs.)
DIAMONDS: 5 med-lg ones (minimum), maybe more
Hand Made in USA 🗽
BOTTOM: Comes with a brand new black ferrule (rubber cane tip).
Would make the perfect gift for someone who is hard to shop for, or if you want to make a memorable impact with your gift, since our staffs are unique and artful with an eclectic flair--and so useful! They'll never forget who gave them this great gift! Or treat yourself to something beautiful to aid each step you take. You're worth it!
~~~ Crafted with🩸 blood (mosquito 🦟juice), sweat 💧and tears of 💗love. ~~~
HIGH QUALITY
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Harvested and handcrafted by M'Hubby Tim (aka Pa), a local, experienced artisan. All are OOAK (one of a kind), made from northern Minnesota willow. Sustainably harvested in the truest sense of its meaning, using selective harvesting methods after clambering through the woods and over logs to find one here and there.
ALL STICKS ARE FINISHED, so they had/have (been)...
♦ Main bark removed by hand.
♦ Dried/cured for several months, naturally by air.
♦ Meticulously sanded
♦ 4-5 coats of clear poly applied
♦ Brand new black rubber cane protector.
FYI, several hours go into EACH walking staff, not including time spent on upgrades! Pa uses a walking cane DAILY (or hiking staff for woods trompsing), and has had the same hiking staff and cane for several years. He takes pride in making sure you get a beautiful, strong and sturdy walking staff to last for many years!
The WOOD 💎🌳
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Each piece is made from diamond willow of northern Minnesota, which is a solid, hard wood that makes a sturdy, safe, gorgeously rustic walking stick.
FYI: usually each walking stick is actually an upside down tree, thus it usually slowly tapers to a smaller diameter near the bottom--yet we try to ensure they're not top-heavy.
Sustainably harvested since the diamonds are created by a fungus, so the trees I harvest are either dead, dying or will soon die naturally when I selectively cut them. Also, removing one or two from a cluster gives more sunlight and soil nutrients to the others left behind, and taking 1-2 out of a cluster encourages new saplings to sprout.
Harvested sticks are then stripped of bark by hand, and then cured (dried) for several months before final sanding and adding clear polyurethane coating.
NATURAL MARKINGS 💯
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♦ NO PAINTS OR STAINS: Pa just adds five coats of clear poly finish to protect each beautiful stick (after thoroughly drying for several months, and sanding).
♦ DIAMONDS: Not man-made, as some people do, but Pa only sands to reveal nature-made diamonds, which have a reddish brown coloration that really pops out after the clear coating is added. Some diamonds may be deep enough for you to inlay polished stones or charms into them.
♦ RAILINGS/SPALTING: Though rare, some may have some spalting/spalding railings, which is where diamonds run together and or twist and turn the wood in glorious ways (although that's highly unlikely, as I usually charge more for those due to their rarity and extra time it takes to clean and polish them, thus I list those individually in my shop here on Etsy).
♦ INSECT MARKINGS: Some may have insect and/or worm hole markings on this stick, which are often a darker brown or even take on the color of diamonds, which is reddish brown. Worm and other insect markings are somewhat rare 🦄 and are actually coveted, as they help create a unique design, character to the stick, and add another dimension to the story of how efficient nature works. 🦗🦟🐛DON'T WORRY. The worms or insects have long disappeared, usually before we harvest or for sure 💯 during/after we dry my sticks INSIDE OUR HOME 🏡 for several months, before being sanded and coated with poly.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
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For use outdoors, but do not leave out in all sorts of heat and cold and moisture for days on end, as these wood sticks and their coatings will break down and decay like old wooden lawn furniture does. Just bring inside when not in use, and wipe off any dirt or moisture, and these will usually last for many, MANY years!
DISCLAMER
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All weight limits are suggestions. We're not responsible for breakage or injury. These are wood, and we've thrown out any with visible major cracks or rotting wood and only kept the best, but still, wood does age, so keep an eye on your stick's condition as time goes by.
BENEFITS OF WALKING STICK
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__ Check snow or puddle depth
__ Clear things out of your path
__ Aid in walking, getting up or down hills 🌄, get up out of chairs or out of cars, etc.
__ Lean on for rest
__ Strengthen arms 💪
__ Help keep your balance
__ Impress unicorns 🦄with how you wield it
OTHER UPGRADES
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♦ WRIST STRAP & ENGRAVING
If you'd like a wrist strap and not a handgrip, order from this listing you're looking at right now for the walking stick and engraving, and then for the wrist strap, order from one of these these listings:
THICK PARACORD STRAP: https://www.etsy.com/listing/997046942/braided-paracord-lanyard-made-of-550
THIN SUEDE LEATHER STRAP: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1317370661/leather-wrist-strap-genuine-suede-braid
And then be sure to send a message to let us know you want the wrist strap attached to your walking stick, which means we'll drill a hole in it so the strap can attach to it.
♦ HAND GRIP & ENGRAVING
If you'd like a handgrip and not a wrist strap, you'll save some moola if you order from this listing you're looking at right now for the walking stick and engraving, and then for the hand grip, order one of the #2 options from this listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/761014813/additional-upgrades-weve-discussed
♦ HANGRIP & WRIST STRAP
To get a walking stick with handgrip and wrist strap, as well as engraving, then please order from this listing for the walking stick:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/656680079/walking-stick-with-handle-diamond-willow
And then for the engraving, order one of the #3 options from this listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/761014813/additional-upgrades-weve-discussed
SHIPPING
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📮POSTAL CARRIER: USPS Priority includes tracking and insurance.
⏲HANDLING TIME: We'll bring it to the post office within 1-3 BUSINESS DAYS (message us if you're in a rush and we'll check out schedule and get back asap about whether we can accommodate you)
📆WANT FASTER SHIPPING?
USPS Priority Mail Express upgrade is available at checkout, where you pay a little extra due to higher postal fees.
🌎INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: please send me a message BEFORE MAKING PURCHASE to tell us the size trekking pole you want and what country and zip code you're in. [We ship via USPS Priority, and every country has a different limit on length they will allow. I can look that up for you ASAP and let you know if the height you want is allowed to be mailed. Or you can look it up as USPS site. We're in zip code 56628 if you want to look up ETA and cost, as well. Most packages are 4 lbs, one inch longer than the stick and about 4x4" for sticks with only slight curves.]
ORDER TODAY!
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If you want a nice hiking stick that shows nature's beauty through great craftsmanship, with a unique, eclectic flair, then...
BUY NOW and make one of our exquisite journey companions yours today!
Happy Trails,
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🥰Tim's diamond Willow 👴💎🌳
(Fka climbing Monkeys) 👩🦯🐵
~ Tim, Sera & Youngin 👨👩👦
P.S. Don't be shy: holler if you have any questions! :)