Stuff Magazine Feature

FashionableCanes.com was happy to be included in Stuff Magazine's October 2005 issue in their popular Hit List column. The featured walking cane is a doozy of a cane, definitely not one that you see everyday.

The Skull Handle Sterling Silver walking cane is a cane with a secret, it has a 20 inch steel blade hidden inside it. The shaft is made of genuine Stamina wood and is polished to bring out a beautiful pitina in the wood. It is very comfrontable in the hand and is very strong. It can hold weights up to 300 lbs. The blade is 20" long and can be easily accessed by a click of a button. This cane proves, as Stuff says, that canes are truly fashionable. Sword canes are some of the most sought after collector canes, and come in a large variety of styles. Also popular with cane collectors are antique and replica canes.

Along with this fashion sword cane, FashionableCanes.com has a large selection of other collector sword and weapon walking canes, with some very intriguing designs and functions.

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More Adjustable Folding Canes Information

Adjustable folding canes with wooden derby handle allow for better, easy to hold grip on the cane for, making it the perfered adjustable cane according to regular users needs.

Adjustable folding canes are terrific traveling companions because they provides the little extra support needed and do not take up a lot of room. Energetic individuals who have some mobility challenges will find adjustable folding canes to be something they will take on each vacation. Most adjustable folding canes come with a compact carrying case that the cane can comfortably fit into when not in use. This superior portability makes them so convinient compared to other canes. One of the most attractive features of adjustable folding canes are their strong lightweight anodized aluminum structure that offers solid hold up and stability. The height of the full adjustable folding cane is normally 33" to 37".

Today the cane shopper will find a huge amount of variety. Adjustable folding canes come in solid colors and also in patterns which include: Paisley, Black, Compass Rose, Butterflies Floral and a Black model. Most folding canes can be worn in either the left or the right hand. Most adjustable folding canes can accommodate persons up to 275 lbs. The lightweight adjustable folding canes come with an ergonomic wood grip that is easy to hold.

Adjustable folding canes come in a number of varieties with different types of handles and designs:

1. Floral Delight Folding Cane: This cane, currently on sale, has a pretty floral design that is perfect for a lady looking for a compact folding cane design. This cane can be easily stored during traveling in a purse or bag. The handle on this adjustable cane helps the user maintain the proper hand grip and avoid slipping. Its height can be adjusted from 33" to 36". The cane can be cut to 29" if needed. The folding cane fits into a 10" by 6" bag when not in use. Weight limit 180 lbs.
2. Elite Series Brown Adjustable: These canes have a derby handle made from walnut. The derby handle provides a comfortable grip. It's top shaft size is 3/4" to 1" and its height can be adjusted from 33" to 37".
3. E-Z Quick Telescopic Cane: This cane's height is adjustable with an easy twist on the cane. It has a relaxed contour handle. This adjustable cane can hold up to 220 lbs. The cane weighs just 0.50 lbs. This aluminum adjustable cane can be adjusted from 26" to 39".
4. Adjustable cane with palm grip handle: This adjustable cane has a grip that molds to your hand for exceedingly comfortable usage. It has a lightweight aluminum shaft. Weight limit is 220 lbs. and cane is adjustable from 32" to 36".


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Adjustable Folding Canes

Today’s most popular walking aids are walking canes. But canes are not just plain old boring canes anymore, Canes come in many different forms these days! They come in a large variety of styles, with varying handles, pretty designs, and designer materials. Adjustable folding canes are some of the most versatile canes around.

Folding canes are easily adjustable, they fold out to the height the user needs to use the cane, according to the person's height and comfort zone. When the person doesn't need to use the cane they can easily fold the cane and place it into a bag, purse, pocket or suitcase.

Many healthcare experts recommend their patients who regularly use walking aids to use adjustable folding canes. An adjustable folding cane provides convenience while still allowing the user to walk comfortably and with the needed stability they need to know they will not fall while walking. Adjustable folding canes are available in many sizes and are ideal for travel or if the person doesn't want the cane to take up a lot of space.

Folding canes fold down to a small size of around 5½" to 11½". This allows the user to fold the cane up and put it someplace out of the way once they do not need to use it any longer. Commonly they are contructed of aluminum alloy to make it very lightweight, and folding canes can weigh less than a pound. That does not mean they cannot support weight though, most folding canes can support up to 250 lbs of weight.

Folding canes are perfect for someone on the go, they are easy to carry because they can be stashed away in a purse or bag, satchel or briefcase when not in use, and they are extremely lightweight. When going on vacation, or just out for the afternoon, a folding walking cane can make the journey easier. There is no need to take a bulky straight cane when a folding cane can be popped into a purse, and retrieved when needed. It really makes traveling easier for those who need mobility assistance.

This is the first part of a two part series about adjustable folding canes. FashionableCanes.com has a wide selection of folding canes thare are ideal for traveling, vacations, or just for an easy to use foldaway cane.

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Heavy Duty Quad Canes

This article continues my two part series about quad canes.

Sometimes if the cane user is over weight, or has had surgery in the knee, foot or hip, they will prefer a good quad walking canes over a normal straight walking canes.

Heavy duty quad canes are built in such a way that they have a lower center of gravity and the material used to design it is lightweight aluminum or other alloy metals.

Some heavy duty quad canes can hold a weight of up to 500 lbs. Heavy duty quad canes make extra effort to be easy to use, they usually have a synthetic rubber handle which can be easily turned around to fit into a right handed or left handed person.

Quad canes are adjustable, you can adjust the shaft of the cane from 30" up to 39, depending on the height of the user. A good quad cane will feature an anti-rattle lock, which helps to tighten the cane after adjusting to the exact height needed and then will not rattle or move after locking. A cane that rattles is not one that is going to be used, make sure the quad cane you look to buy includes an anti-rattle lock enhancement.

High quality quad canes are designed in such a way that their main function is to provide additional stability and dependability to the user, to avoid falls and painful bone fractures.

Quad canes provide the wearer the confidence they need to get around independantly after an injury, or keep an older person mobile and free to live on their own. Quad canes do not make it harder to walk in an narrow area, they simply provide more balance. Quad canes can be used by both left and right-handed people.

Features of a good quad cane:

• It should be of high quality i.e. it is made up of aluminum alloy attached with locking rings, serious duty joint and hard brass press on knob adjusters. The aluminum alloy provides extra strength and safety to the quad cane.


• The four feet at the base of a quad cane should be firmly attached to the shaft of the cane and be of good quality rubber tips to provide a stable and secure grip to the floor.
  
• It should have good cast PVC or rubber handgrip and an offset handle design. An offset handle alleviates wrist strain one might feel when holding a normal cane.


• The quad cane should have a good adjustable length i.e. from 29" to 39"

FashionableCanes.com has a large selection of quality quad canes.

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Quad Canes

Canes are a basic mobility aid for the injured, elderly or diabled. For more stability and assurance when walking as compared to other simple walking canes a user may choose to use a Quad cane which has four feet at the base.

A quad cane is an ideal for people who suffer from a loss of coordination due to stroke or other brain injury. People whose arm and leg muscle of any side is weak which causes them to experiece a lot of trouble walking, due to multiple slerosis, hemiplegia, or paresis of one arm, for example, will also benefit from using a quad cane more than a normal straight cane.

Quad canes are offered in two basic types:

• Small base quad canes


• Large bases quad canes

The bases of the large base quad canes are around 12" x 8" in measure, and the small base quad canes measure 6" x 8" at the base.

The large bases quad canes are more stable as compared to small bases quad canes because of their added dimensions, but both small and large base quad canes provide more balance than normal canes.

Almost all quad canes are manufactured with metal, aluminum alloy most commonly, though some come in chrome or other metals. Aluminum alloy, is a strong alloy metal that is both lightweight and durable. Nearly all quad canes have offset handles which help to ease wrist strain one might encounter when holding a regular cane for long periods of time.

The basic functions of quad canes are:

• During walking, it helps to improve balance of the body.


• Provide reallocation and drop off weight from lower limb while walking


• Form comfortable sensory feedback during walking.


• Help to reduce the pain of lower limbs.

Visit FashionableCanes.com for great deals on quad canes and more.

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Walking Canes Review

Monday February 20th we posted an article about the walking cane used by Dr. House on the Fox show House M.D. House is a snarky doctor who uses a Scorched Derby Handled Beechwood Cane, found on FashionableCanes.com for only $36.

Friday February 24th we completed our two part series on the types of walking canes that are available in the market. Discussed in the blog post were palm grip walking canes, fritz style walking canes, fashion and costume walking canes, and folding and collapsable walking canes.

Tuesday February 28th we posted an article on how to properly choose a walking cane. Shopping for a mobility aid can be daunting discussed were tips on making your decision easier, such as quality, height, weight of material, well balanced, and easy to grip.

Wednesday March 1st we discussed how the Beechwood Derby cane used by House MD was featured in this weeks TV Guide. This cane has a fame all its own, as seem by its own MySpace Profile and a fan of House MD would be delighted to receive it as a present. The cane itself is of the highest quality so anyone would find it an ideal gift.

Later that afternooon on the 1st of March, a review of folding walking canes, or travel walking canes, was posted. Travel canes are perfect for a vacation because they are made of light weight materials and fold up to a small compact size. It is much easier to take folding canes on vacation with you because a regular cane will be bulky and hard to travel. Take one with you and enjoy your mobility!

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Folding Travel Canes

Folding travel walking canes are the best option to use when traveling. Travel walking canes are available in a huge variety of different colors, patterns, and materials. Most folding walking canes have a weight limit of 250 lbs. The reason travel canes are so good to use on vacation is that you don't have to carry a number of bulky non-folding canes with you, folding travel walking canes fold up neatly, and fit into a small bag making them much easier to carry with you.

Most folding travel canes are made of lightweight material like aluminum so that they can be easily handled. This makes them much easier to to transport and the user comfortable. The handle of the folding travel walking canes is usually of ergonomic wood, which easily fits into the user’s palm and provides a good steady palm grip during walking. The shaft of folding travel canes are adjustable, usually from 33" to 37". The light weight material of the cane is further enhanced by a smaller 7/8" diameter shaft.

The use of the folding travel cane is very simple for the travelers but still offers all the required features needed for the cane wearer during travel; such as solid, physically powerful and comfortable support, a carved maple wood handle, adjustable length and added benefits of its ability to compactly packed away after its use. Aluminum Folding travel canes are shaped, heat-treated to attain good strength, and then anodized. Most are available in solid colors and patterns including Floral, Bronze, Compass Rose, Black, Paisley, Butterflies and an anotomically correct Black model with right and left hand grip.

Special Features of folding travel canes:

• Foldable and Adjustable


• Wooden Handle


• Rubber Tip


• Comes with attractive carrying pouch


• Handle height adjusts from 32" to 37".

The smooth style of folding travel canes contain an easy contour grip manufactured of solid maple, non-slip rubber tip and black anodized aluminum shaft.

Folding Travel Canes are also manufactured for mountaineers keeping in mind trekking requirements that they be physically powerful, lightweight and adjustable so that they can be easily folded into a compact 10" carrying holder.

Features of folding travel canes for hikers:

• Height adjusts from 33" - 37"


• Weight: 15 oz.


• Weight Capacity: 250 lbs.

Some examples of folding travel walking canes available from FashionableCanes.com are following.

Folding Travel Adjustable Cane (Assorted Styles)
These folding canes open and fold easily and come up with a rubber tip bottom so as to provide extra stability. These walking canes can adjust from 31" to 37" so they can be used by people with varying heights. Folded, they measures just 11 x 5 inches for trouble-free storage and carrying.

Special Features:

• Hard light-weight aluminum


• Firm maple handle


• Long-lasting rubber tip


• Folds easily into small plastic case


• Adjustable height from 33” to 37”.


This cane is just $29.99.

Folding Travel Adjustable Cane (Black):

Special Features:

• Hard light-weight aluminum


• Firm maple handle


• Long-lasting rubber tip


• Bends into small plastic case


• Adjustable height from 33” to 37”.


This cane is also $29.99

Elite Series Folding Canes:

These walking canes feature:

• Compact packing


• Solid Strong and comfortable support


• Black derby handle


• Easily adjusts from 33" to 36".


• Smallest folding cane on the market, can fit in handbags


• Makes a great gift



These canes are on sale for $35.95.

A folding travel cane can make your vacations much easier and enjoyable by making it easy to get around but eliminating the bulk of a normal walking cane. When planning your springtime or summer vacations, make sure you get a folding cane before you leave on vacation.

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House's Cane

Dr. Gregory House of House MD's cane is featured in this week's TV Guide! The Scorched Beechwood Derby Handle Walking Cane is Dr. House's perfect accessory and it can be yours too from FashionableCanes.com. Dr. House needs his cane to walk after a leg infarction. Infarction is necrosis of tissue due to obstruction of arterial blood supply. House's infarction caused muscle death in his thigh, so he needs the assisstance of his stylish walking cane. Dr. House doesn't let his cane detract from his sizzlingly sarcastic bedside manner. His walking cane is not a crutch, it's an empowerment. He even uses it as a weapon, if need be. A fan of House MD will find the Beedchwood Derby cane an amusing and fitting present. Anyone will enjoy the fashion of this cool cane.

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