How To Leather Wrap a Hiking Stick and add a Shou Sugi Ban Finish

I have an unhealthy addiction to walking sticks. Whether I'm hiking or just walking around the neighborhood, I really enjoy a custom walking stick..... I found a unique sapling that was cut down to make way for some construction not far from my home. The width was perfect for a hiking stick, and the curves, I knew, would make for an interesting look. I thought about carving, or some cool inlay, but in the end, I went with a Shou Sugi Ban finish... Shou Sugi Ban, for those who might not know, is a Japanese style of finishing wood, mostly done from cedar wood, but the technique can (and has) been used on many other species of wood. After the finish was applied, I wrapped the handle in leather and coated the whole thing with a light application of boiled linseed oil.
I can't wait to use this hiking stick this year when we hit the trials.
#ShouSugiBan #PrimalEdge #Hiking
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