Barry R.
Posted
Completely satisfied
I will soon have 3 Asterom walking canes. The first was a cherry stain with a Derby (saddle) handle. It is beautiful but also very helpful for my back problems. I bought a second one, a caramel stain to try an ergonomic grip. I like the Derby handle much better, so I ordered a gold epoxy Derby handle (no cane) directly from Asterom. It is custom made and will be arriving from Ukraine. It should look nice with the caramel stain. Lastly, I just ordered a Walnut stain with a Derby handle. This I bought unused for half the usual price on eBay. While surfing eBay, I came across another company that claims to sell Asterom canes, but they are made in India and the picture shows a very crude product. As always, be careful if ordering from eBay. Asterom does not have an eBay store, but there are dozens of unused ones listed, none by Asterom. Many are overpriced. The Amazon store has a number of the custom carved handles, and you can get more from Asterom directly. If you don't mind waiting, Asterom will personalize your handle with your name or a phrase. For an already made cane, Amazon has the best prices. I don't dress for fashion, but the Derby cane in dark colors does not attract attention. It looks like a needed tool rather than a fancy affectation. The canes are solid oak, but don't feel much heavier than the aluminum drug store canes. Very solid feeling and don't feel like they will collapse if I put weight on them. People have noted that the handles may chip easily if dropped or have fallen over. So far, I have not had that problem. According to the Asterom charts, I should need a 34 inch cane. After trying it out, I cut 2 inches off the end and it works much. I treated the cut end and the whole cane with beeswax based furniture polish. After wiping the excess off, let stand overnight and wipe again with a dry cloth. If you use it right away, it has a bit of an oily feel and might get on your clothes. After sitting overnight and wiping again, there is no such feel.



