Military Style Cane With Name Down Front
A 20mm Shell mounted as the handle with the USMC emblem and the owner's name carved into the one inch oak shaft.
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I retired from the USAF after 28 years and now I make canes, walking sticks, jewelry and art pieces full time. The Quotable Walking Stick is a concept that I started. I find rare, unusual, and/or antique items to make into walking stick handles. Then I find an appropriate quote from literature, movies, music or elsewhere that I feel compliments the user.
Quotes have always been an important part of my life. It is comforting to know that others we admire think along the same lines as we do. I hope you will find one that speaks to you.
DNDona Nathan
For wooden carved beads4.8Michael was wonderful to work with. He communicated regarding my project's design often, using pictures of samples he had created and updating me of his progress. He was able to be creatively design, as well as ensure that I was satisfied with the results. Not to mention, the quality was amazing! I wouldn't hesitate to work with him again in the future!
- DC
Deb Cutsinger
For Masonic walking stick5.0We could not be more pleased with our finished walking sticks. As an organization, we can be quite complicated and Michael was very patient with us. We could not have asked for a better experience or a better craftsman with which to work. We definitely recommend Michael! -deb c.
- RC
Richard Chumbley
For Quotable Walking Sticks And Canes5.0This is the second cane I've had made by Mr. Altom…great craftsmanship, great communication, just a great experience. Professional in all aspects and pays attention to every detail of the project.
- CW
Carolyn West-Gipson
For Walking cane4.8I wanted to get a hand-made walking cane for my husband's birthday. My daughter suggested that it have an elephant head on it as a tribute to my husband's days in India. Michael enthusiastically agreed to the project. He kept me abreast of the progress every step of the way - emailing and sending sketches and photos. My husband loves it! The only complaint - and this isn't Michael's fault per se - is that it took a while to arrive once shipped and I wasn't able to track it after it left California. But it made it and we're very pleased.
- KG
Kenneth Gallaher
For Mammoth Ivory Cross Necklace5.0Very nice piece. great communication.
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