| Walking Sticks by CountryWednesday, 31 July 2019 | Admin For anyone out there eager to find out what walking stick best matches their country or heritage, we've put together a guide to Walking Sticks by Country. So that you can find a walking stick which resonates with your favourite country, we've picked out some of our best-looking canes by national wood. The United Kingdom: OakA plethora of countries hold oak as their national tree, including Germany, Poland, Portugal, the USA and more, so it is not the most original choice. It is, however, a standard of stick construction for a reason, and produces some exceptional walking sticks. Plus, almost all the member states of the UK feature oak as their own national tree so this saves us splitting up the Union – the only exception is Scotland, who share pine with North Korea as their national tree, but pine makes flimsy walking sticks! Our Recommendation: Gent's Natural Oak Crook Walking Stick
Canada: MapleFixed to the centre of their flag, the maple leaf is an enduring symbol of all things Canadian, so it is no surprise that maple is also their national tree. The wood produces deeply textured, sturdy sticks, worthy representatives of the country's great lakes and mountain ranges. There are few countries who can claim as earnest a connection to these walking sticks as Canada. Our Recommendation: Scorched Maple Crook Handle Walking Stick
Greece: OliveIf you're feeling Mediterranean, Greece's national tree – the olive – isn't quite sturdy enough to form the shaft of a walking stick, but can produce some unique handles. Greece shares the olive tree with Albania, as well as both Israel and Palestine, so if you feel an affinity for any of these countries this is the wood for you. Our Recommendation: Wild Olive Knob Handle Beech Walking Stick with Celtic Collar
Denmark: BeechEasy to ornament, beech walking sticks channel some of the natural beauty and architectural finesse of Denmark. A grove just outside the small Danish city of Bergen is actually the northernmost natural growing-place for beech anywhere in the world, so it is no wonder this tree and country feel an affinity for one another. Our Recommendation: Spiral Knob Handle Twisted Beech Wooden Walking Stick
Sweden: BirchSticking to Scandinavia, both Sweden and Finland hold birch as their national trees. This thin, tall tree stands out from many of older, stouter trees that fill this list. A warm-toned, deeply textured wood, birch is your best bet for channelling Scandi with your walking stick. Our Recommendation: Gents' Birch Derby Cherry Stained Cane
Japan: Cherry BlossomJapan's beautiful cherry blossoms have been iconic fixtures of Japanese culture from Udo period art right through to the present day. With its unique colour palate, the tree carries significance all the way through its life cycle. Our cherry wood canes are actually from the North American cherry, but don't let that keep you away from their deep rich colouring and sturdy construction. Our Recommendation: Cherry Crook Handle Walking Stick
Walking Sticks of the World UniteWherever you are from, we can all appreciate the elegance of a well crafted walking stick. There's no better time than now – with your country's favourite stick in hand – to get out there and explore the world! Did we miss out your favourite country? Or do you have any other suggestions for country themed stick choices? Post a comment below, or find us on Twitter and Facebook! Shop Related Products
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