{"product_id":"hand-carved-dog-head-walking-cane-in-rare-laurel-wood","title":"Hand-Carved Dog Head Walking Cane in Rare Laurel Wood","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA loyal companion, carved once and never again.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe handle of this cane began as a single block of rare laurel — a dense tropical hardwood shot through with chocolate, violet, and smoke-colored streaks that no dye or stain can imitate. The carver worked \u003cem\u003ewith\u003c\/em\u003e that figure rather than against it, letting the dark ribbon grain sweep back over the dog's skull and down the neck like the natural markings of a coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe face is gentle and unmistakably a working dog: a broad, blocky muzzle, soft ears folded back against the head, a defined brow over quiet eyes, and a carved lip line that gives the jaw real weight. Around the neck, a collar is carved in full relief — a raised band with stitch detail running its length, standing proud of the fur so it catches light from across a room. Small touch, but it's the detail that separates hand work from a machine copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBehind the head, the handle sweeps into a long, smooth derby grip with a generous palm swell. This is the shape that actually carries weight comfortably — your hand rests along the top rather than pinching a knob, which is why derby handles have been the standard for serious daily-use canes for over a century. The carved side faces forward; the polished side does the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe dark handle is set against a pale blond shaft with a fine red accent ring at the joint — a deliberate, high-contrast pairing that reads as sharp and modern rather than rustic. Both are finished to a deep gloss that brings the laurel's figure up to a near-three-dimensional shimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne in stock. When it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully hand-carved dog head handle — no molds, no CNC duplication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare laurel hardwood handle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 37 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: approx. 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft diameter: approx. 1.2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 1 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber tip\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity available: \u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Walt Canes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48180037681310,"sku":null,"price":198.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6446\/files\/20260818_111436-Photoroom.png?v=1787365390","url":"https:\/\/www.waltcanes.com\/products\/hand-carved-dog-head-walking-cane-in-rare-laurel-wood","provider":"Walt Canes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}