Brazos Walking Sticks Sapling Hawthorn walking stick is lightweight and strong wood. The tree is widely used as a hedgerow plant in landscaping, for tool handles, fence posts, and even for culinary purposes. Unlike sterile, lifeless metal canes and poles, Brazos Walking Sticks offer a natural appeal because they are made from real wood. You can see the fine detail and beauty of the actual tree when you look at one. Each cane is a work of art. Plus, because they are solid wood, there are no moving parts to become unstable. Brazos Walking Sticks is family operated and located in the beautiful Brazos River Valley of Central Texas. Each walking stick is handcrafted one at a time by skilled local craftsmen.