Shepard's Crook Walking Stick
Hand made Shepard's crook walking stick featuring a Figured Cherry Crook, White Bone spacer and natural Hazel shank. It has been fitted with a brass ferrule that can be switched from a rubber to metal hiking spike for rough terrain. This piece has been purchased but I look forward too making a custom Shepard's crook walking stick for you.
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I am a woodworker who specializes in custom walking sticks and canes with a focus on traditional English and Irish style walking sticks, many times with my own added twist.
With each item I aim to incorporate the uniqueness of the wood I am using and capture that beauty in the finish product. My walking sticks and canes are made to provide support for rugged hiking, stability in walking or for the collector. I make a variety of other wood products including jewelry and keepsake boxes, tobacco pipes, props and "magic wands".
All items are handmade to the client's specification, so if you see an item you like or would like something completely unique please reach out. I look forward to working with you to create a unique and beautiful piece that you will cherish for years to come.
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Eric Rothstein
For Cardigan Style Walking Sticks5.0The cane Mr Demers made for me last year is so beautiful that a close friend commissioned me to ask for a similar cane; and once again, not only was the completed work wonderful but the process of working with Mr Demers once again gave me great pleasure. His aesthetic judgment as to color and grain, is very fine, as is his craftsmanship, is very fine. Yet with both my cane and my friend's, using different domestic and exotic woods with different qualities, he was highly responsive to his client's desires and suggestions. He emailed updates and photographs several times to inform me and receive my feedback. My experience, and my friend's too, finally, was that we had works of art of high utility, sturdy, perfectly balanced in use, with handles comfortable and secure to grip. From my two experiences, I would look forward with some glee and total confidence to entrusting any other such project to Mr Demers.
VEVictoria Ellard
For Wizard Wands For Harry Potter Fans4.7I can not comment on shipping really as it hasn't arrived yet because I am in the UK however the communication was great between Rafe and me. As soon as he was finished he sent me pictures and I was very impressed with the end result. He also tried new techniques on my product that came out brilliantly. The value for money was good considering HP studios will charge £30+ for a wand made of plastic, and this is personalised with your own design and made from proper wood. The project was finished very quickly. Would definitely use again if a project came to mind!
- JL
J. LaBrash
For Shillelagh Walking Sticks5.0Based on the quality of the cane I received months earlier, a friend of mine ordered a Shillelagh Walking Stick. The following is his dictated comment in review of Rafe Demers:
"A fine piece of craftsmanship, completely authentic and handcrafted with care. This cane fits me perfectly and I will enjoy it for many years to come."
- Dr. Michael Arnold
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Sharon Stover
For "Lyre Thumbstick"5.0Rafe was amazing to work with. Incredible craftsmanship, very accommodating, committed to a delivery date and met it, and was easy to work with. The price was more than reasonable for the product. I would recommend Rafe to anyone.
- JZ
James Zafiratos
For Movie Inspired Walking Cane5.0Rafe was GREAT to work with
Tremendous job!!!!
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