I just received my second blackthorn knobstick from Elderluxe, and, like the first one, it is a thing of beauty, yet stout enough to be used for personal defense against the occasional coyote or loose dog that frequent my neighborhood at the base of the Sandia Mountains.
I also, once again, need to compliment the staff at Elderluxe for their wonderful service. I had a specific "look" (and dimensions) in mind for my second blackthorn, and the staff patiently e-mailed me pictures, along with dimensions that they had taken. Now that is great service, indeed!
I don't know what my next walking stick will be, but it will certainly be purchased from Elderluxe!