| When choosing what kind of walking cane you are | | | | even more comfort and stability. The shape of this |
| going to use, it is very important to pay special | | | | walking cane allows your hand to grasp it while |
| attention to the type of cane handle you will be | | | | distributing your weight along the shaft of the cane, |
| using. Just like any other accessories, cane handle can | | | | creating a piece that is as functional as it is |
| contribute to your image and make using your | | | | fashionable. |
| walking cane much more enjoyable. Have you ever | | | | From the derby style came the fritz cane, which is |
| wondered how many styles of cane handles there | | | | designed in much the same way, but with an open |
| are, where they come from, and what their history | | | | end to keep your fingers from having to feel |
| is? | | | | cramped as you grasp it properly. This cane is great |
| Over the years many different styles have come | | | | for users who suffer from arthritis, or those who |
| and gone, and a few have remained as staples in the | | | | want a more contemporary take on and old design. |
| manufacture and use of walking canes. People | | | | Another fresh great look is the knob-handled cane. |
| choose differing styles to fit their grip, provide | | | | This fashionable walking stick comes in a variety of |
| comfortable support, and fit with their personal style. | | | | styles and designs. From the ancient, antique look of |
| For instance, the classic tourist walking cane, also | | | | a root-knob cane to a modern ball-clock handle, this |
| known as a crook handle or a j-shaped cane, is a | | | | style offers the cosmopolitan appeal that few others |
| very popular choice. It is one of the original models, | | | | can bring to any outfit. |
| first employed by shepherds and farmers centuries | | | | Of course there are more styles of walking canes |
| ago as a walking aid, tool for guiding their livestock, | | | | and cane handles to choose from, including |
| as well as a cudgel for fending off the wolves. This | | | | ergonomically designed palm-grip handles, fashionable |
| cane handle offers a comfortable curving grip as well | | | | tuxedo canes, animal canes, special gadget cane, |
| as a classic look, and the convenience of being able | | | | military canes... The list can go on and on. Our main |
| to hang it on a doorknob when not in use, or over | | | | advice to you is: before you make your purchase, |
| your arm when you need to reach for your wallet or | | | | make sure you consider the style of handle you |
| checkbook. | | | | would like. Give a thought to how it will feel to grasp, |
| The derby handle walking cane became popular later, | | | | as well as what it will bring to your outfit and your |
| as a more form-fitting cane handle was needed for | | | | image as a whole. |