Walking staffs

[Humakt]

...I like the look of sticks with some curves/nobbles in them, kinda gives them some character...

Agreed.
I don't like it if they're too smooth and straight either. Just look soulless and characterless.
Mine has a few bumbs and twists to it (but not overly so) and that makes it all the more appealing.

[shepherd]

Agreed.
I don't like it if they're too smooth and straight either. Just look soulless and characterless.
Mine has a few bumbs and twists to it (but not overly so) and that makes it all the more appealing.

I also agree with this. I get my antler from the deer themselves when culled or if I'm after red deer antler there is a chap near me who farms them for meat. And the antlers need to be removed during the rut so no injuries etc. So are sawn off. These are usually given away