Jade Whale Tail Walking Sticks are made from Alaska's most famous wood; Diamond Willow. These sticks are harvested, peeled, and hand-sanded to reveal a unique pattern of diamonds in each one. They are then hand-engraved by Alaskan Artists, inscribed with the word "Alaska", covered with a durable finish, threaded with a rawhide strap and booted with a steel-reinforced tip. A brass fitting holds securely the attached Jade Whale Tail onto the wood.