The Whistle Creek Sassafras Hiking Staff is a rustic stick that is hand selected? dried in Whistle Creek's drying house for 6-8 weeks? straightened? sanded? weatherproofed and fitted with rubber tips and leather wrist straps. This makes this hiking staff extremely durable and you can expect this staff to last your lifespan. Made from Sassafras tree and lacquered for protection and a shiny finish.