Hobbies And Interests
Hiking
Hikers have many different uses for a walking stick. They can be used to clear brush from a path, scare bugs away, to lean on and take some weight off your feet or to scare off predators.
Fashion
A walking stick can be a fashionable accessory for men. When paired with a three-piece suit, a top hat and a pocket watch, this accessory can make a man look very dapper. This has been a classic look for men for many years.
Injury
People with a leg injury or a permanent disability often use a walking stick to make themselves more mobile. A person can rest a great deal of his weight on a walking stick, making it easier for him to move. Many injured or disabled people depend on the assistance of their walking sticks.
Self-Defense
A walking stick can be used as a self-defense mechanism. Unlike many other self-defense accessories, a walking stick can be taken anywhere. If person is going out late at night or visiting a neighborhood they feel is unsafe, she can take her walking stick with her for protection. This will also surprise potential perpetrators, as a walking stick is not typically considered a self-defense accessory.