I have some branches from a Bois d' Arc (Osage Orange) tree that I trimmed up a couple of years ago so I decided they may make good walking sticks. This one I designed to be an Scottish Shillelagh since my heritage comes from that region. The wood is extremely hard. I fashioned a tip from a piece of copper pipe and added a rubber pad to the bottom.
The finish is gloss Marine Poly with a dark stain. The handle is simply gloss Marine Poly.