Forgotten Walking Stick Cane Restoration - Found in an Abandoned Building

In this video, I will restore a very old mountaineer walking stick cane that was forgotten in an abandoned building since World War 2. The cane is beautifully decorated with metallic badges representing the Polish Mountains. Seems that the owner was a dedicated mountain fellow. I love this object, and when I saw it for the first time, I knew it would make a great restoration video and deserve to be restored and preserved. I will hang it on my wall in the workshop. The restoration process went well, and I had the chance to experiment with new things, like copper plating. I am happy about how this old walking stick turned out, and I hope you like it, too. For me, it is like jewelry now. If you enjoyed the video and my work, please don't forget to subscribe to not miss my new restoration projects. Cheers!
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0:00 Introduction
0:13 The flat was a time capsule from WW2
0:28 All these emblems represent Mountain Peaks
0:42 The handle is actually a bear head
0:47, but it is full of cracks
3:17 Sandblasting the wooden parts only
6:51 Yummy
7:29 Meanwhile, I'm preparing some copper solution
7:37 Washing all metallic parts
8:55 Dude, leave me alone! What are you doing?
9:30 I will make another one
10:04 Copper plating
10:52 Works well.
10:59 Preparing the nickel plating solution
11:05 Polishing the copper-plated surface
11:42 Looks old and better than before
14:01 Stop petting me!
14:33 Wood oil
15:44 Progression grit from 800-9000
16:42 Waiting for a few hours to get dry
16:55 And now I can apply varnish
17:01 The color will change after it gets dry
17:08 Now it looks like blood almost
17:48 Assembling the walking stick
19:21 Gluing the handle
20:21 Now can be used as a wall decoration
#restoration #restorationvideos #abandoned

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hi there! If you enjoyed this video please check my other Axe Head Walking Stick Cane Restoration video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3zTl3mEetedgsU Cheers! :goodvibes:

[@TorchyThePyro]

Those badges are rewards for completing Volksmarches, events in Germany and other Germanic parts of the world which are sort of like big community hikes. My mother went on them as a child.

[@taytase]

What a fascinating background story. Thanks for sharing this.

[@SteveeCee]

As a child, I grew up in part, in Western Germany. My family holidayed on the Rhine and in Bavaria. My brother and I both had walking sticks and collected badges. Seemed to recall that they were called 'Stocknagels'. I still have mine today nearly 50 years later.

[@icky_mack]

Neat had to dig out my grandfather's old cane.

[@7LeagueShoes]

My dad told me about meeting a German tourist once when he was young, who had a walking stick covered in badges like this. He was walking around America, mostly, with a little bit of hitchhiking. We should revive this tradition.

[@trimule]

Thank you! Just getting ready to post the question, "What are the badges?" Knowledgeable answer that inspired other to add to it. Thanks again.

[@Gnomemilkers]

Whenever I’m feeling anxious or having trouble sleeping, these kind of videos always help me relax. There’s something so calming about watching old and worn out things being restored.

[@NolaGal2601]

Same here!

[@ashleyadams6803]

Hi, I’m up a lot in the middle of the night too. On KZbin look for helping anxiety by massaging the Vegas nerve, really easy and quick and worked for me!

[@brucelyonholt2001]

Yes, I enjoy the sound in this video, and that walking cane is Beautiful !!

[@sandraclowdus6549]

Swallow your pills. this turd destroyed an antique. arrogance is not a virtue.

[@bayadere8308]

"...watching old and worn out things being restored." My hip operation date has finally come through...

[@gaylereid8264]

Love the nocturnal insects singing in the background !!! TY

[@kylettamiller6769]

What an awesome piece of history. Imagine when most of the gentlemen used these beautiful walking sticks. You have given new life to this lovely piece and I say, THANK YOU!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@markteaney8381]

The ears have been wornd down by years of walking with this beautiful stick in would love to have it but could walk with it the badges must be earned. Beautiful.

[@blueeyedbehr]

this is so beautiful. i'm lucky to have my grandfather's walking cane, and his father-in-law's walking cane. they were born in 1894 and 1862. just think what those canes have witnessed.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! Oh wow, you have some nice family history there. Cheers 🍻

[@nanuq83]

Wait your Grandpa, not great Grandpa, was born in 1894!? Wow!

[@blueeyedbehr]

@@nanuq83 correct. i was born in 1962, and my father was born in 1922.

[@nanuq83]

@@blueeyedbehr When you stop and do the calculations it's reasonable but when you only see the dates and allow yourself to be encompassed just by that, it seems a true wonder. lol I'm still surprised though by only 3 generations from 1894-1962. Both your grandfather and your Dad waited, for their era, to have children.

[@blueeyedbehr]

@@nanuq83 actually, i'm the youngest of five, the first was born in 1944 - she's 18 years older than i am. my mother turned 42 only four months after i was born.

[@ashleyadams6803]

That growel frightened my poodle who was asleep in my chair next to me! She has had a rough time with fireworks and thunder storms! What a great job of restoring the walking stick, really enjoyed watching you!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂 I'm glad you enjoyed, I think she will press dislike because of that growing 😅

[@user-rx1jl4yd4e]

Вначале читаю историю вещи а потом смотрю реставрацию, это многое объясняет 👏👍👏👍👏👍

[@mirbiesz5690]

That walking stick is a massive product made by polish highlanders from Tatra Mountains as a souvenir.There are two symbols of Tatra-bear on handle and edelweiss flower on the stick.Funny is that metal plates are from Karkonosze Mountains,far west from Tatra.Man with long beard is Karkonosz or Rzepior,spirit of that mountains,the next one is from Sniezka,the highes mountain of Karkonosze.Karpacz is a city close to Sniezka.One with deer head i cant see correctly,but it ihas the same form as that with Sniezka mountain.The last one signed as Szczyrk is from different part of Poland.Szczyrk is a city in Beskid Slaski,located in middle south.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks for sharing. I couldn't find anything about the man with long beard so now I know. Cheers 🍻

[@mirbiesz5690]

@@rustyshadesrestoration Glad to help.Greets.

[@julie6092]

Your comment was wonderful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge about the badges. I was wondering about them! 👍😊

[@markteaney8381]

You don't have masters like this anymore this time has passed please prove me wrong blessing to all

[@JavierBonillaC]

Gorgeous. Someone in Heaven in looking down and saying “I’ll be darned”….

[@paulstoffel1805]

Another splendid restoration. If the previous owner is watching he/she will be kicking themselves for leaving it behind. 😊😊

[@annettev8362]

I found a walking stick, when visiting my girlfriend in Germany at a flea market. I still have it 30yrs + in my hall tree....Hi 👋🏻 from sunny Southern California......

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Oh, that's nice! Greetings from Poland! 🙂

[@131dyana]

Thanks!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

You're wecome! Much appreciated!

[@verngfeller3906]

That’s an incredible cane ty I just love it I use canes fo to health issues but love the personality of that 👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Vern and lots of health!

[@nancynatk]

This makes me miss the hiking trips I took when I was younger. I’d hike through a state park and afterwards march up to the souvenir shop and get my badge!

[@pauldockins9635]

Amazing rescue, a historic save,great job

[@MichelMorinMontreal]

Simply magnificent! Thank you so much!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lisapino6739]

What a fantastic restoration on this amazing walking cane. It came out absolutely gorgeous. My Grandmother was born in Krakow Poland 😀 Be safe

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙌

[@henrykstopikowski5379]

Bien joué. Il s'agit d'une canne polonaise fabriquée par des Gorals polonais, des artistes qui y vivent en Podkarpacie. Merci!

[@131dyana]

So loved that. Thanks.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Happy to hear!

[@hantieferreira4398]

Thanks, I enjoyed watching the video. Loved the nightlife sounds, and enjoyed the extra sounds, as the walking stick came to life.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm happy that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

[@christinacasteel3198]

Thank you. You are blessed with rare talents. Love your shows🏆

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks for watching and for your nice words Christina! 👍

[@hughminor9369]

It looks fantastic!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙌

[@malcolmmacmillanmacmillan2050]

The restoration was great. It's not over restored. It still looks like an old thing. Good job. I would not restore it at all- just give it a very good clean up but that's just me. Fantastic video! I love it

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Malcom! 🙌

[@subramaniamchandrasekar1397]

We had a similar a walking stick with beautiful engravings, 50 years back. You can pull the handle out to display a 30" long sword. Anybody else seen such a walking stick?

[@fukgoogle9505]

You did a fantastic job and a credit to the person(s) who made the cane and who used it.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks mate! Cheers 🍻

[@betsyfiske723]

I really enjoyed the bird song at the beginning of this video but the insect noise during the later part was truly annoying. Beautiful work on the walking stick. Thank you for sharing!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂 I was testing what can be better for the viewer. Thanks for letting me know.

[@betsyfiske723]

You’re very welcome! The bird song was soothing and relaxing; the insect noise was just irritating.

[@joesony5196]

the result is so fantastic, i like your humor too ! good luck for the others videos.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Joe, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers 🙂

[@udorechner6846]

Nice restoration. The walking cane turns out beautiful. As kIds we had such canes too, and they had iron /steel tipps to protect the wooden tip from getting worn.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! Yes, some of them had, but not this one. I have one more found in the same building and has a tipp like that.

[@janetbender418]

Gorgeous

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙌

[@VodkaBalalaika1]

Очень красивая трость, хорошая работа мастер! 👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 👌

[@ludvigtande1236]

If only the walking stick could talk. Would have lots of great memories. It’s a treasure👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Agree!

[@2degucitas]

The bird sounds are familiar to me. All North American woodland and wetlands birds. Robins, redwing blackbirds, chickadees, etc. I hear them every day. The robins in my yard scold me like 5:57 when I go outside. They are nesting in my yard!

[@robertovillalobos4798]

Excelente trabajo y bello bastón , esos escudos tendrán un significado de verdad son bonitos . Saludos desde Venezuela ciudad de Maracaibo 👍👍🥇

[@user-lb8bn6bv8e]

أحب صوت صرير الخشب عندما يحتك ببعضه ❤

[@user-tw4yj9qd8l]

Красивая трость и до и после реставрации.

[@lindawallace6750]

C O O L !!!

[@robindavis8611]

Nice touch with the birds

[@sharonromer6606]

Beautiful

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Sharon! 🙌

[@estellehough7949]

What a refreshing soundtrack!

[@user-nx2zb2gp7l]

Трость, тем более из твердого бука, очищается стеклышком.. Идеальная очистка да еще и с блеском..

[@nurmaybooba]

such a beauty, such a treasure, you did such wonderful work.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Nora! 🙌

[@juanapajarogarcia8698]

El bastón ha quedado precioso. Buen trabajo.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Gracias!

[@Redmist01]

Beautiful work, A brass cap on the bottom would set it off perfectly.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

True, but at that time I didn't had a lathe to make one that fits there. Now I bought one. Thanks for watching 🍻

[@deniseboldea1624]

When you first started to pull the handle off, I thought it was going to be one of those canes that had a sword hidden in it. Oh well, the restoration turned out beautifully.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! I would like to have one with a sword too.

[@skovbeats1929]

I love this sword!

[@snelgrave101]

At 16.00 mins you said "I love this part" , Me too , there's something magical about seeing wood grain come alive when it get's oiled 👍 nice restoration job mate , It should be a criminal offence I say for good wood to be thrown out especially if it's already been made into something like in this case a good walking cane that can see many many years service ahead, We're such a throw away society these days and it's tragical really, as soon as we don't like the look of something or see someone with a better one then it's in the bin with whatever and Amazon or Ebay get called upon for a new model, we will go like Easter island eventually and just consume the planet for all it's worth 😔

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I totally agree! This is one of the reasons that determined me to start doing restoration projects. Of course, it is relaxing for me and takes my mind away from daily things, but the most beautiful part is to see something that others will throw away, saved and ready to be used again. Thanks for watching and for the nice words! Cheers 🍻

[@andrzejporeda7281]

Świetnie jest to odrestałrowane pozdrawiam twórcę tego filmiku 👍👍👍👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Dziękuję bardzo!

[@martinchotrucco1185]

I loved this restoration. That Is a gorgeous result. Congrats.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much! Nice to hear that! Cheers 🍻

[@bambutu]

I was half expecting a sword to come out as he pulled on it.

[@user-iq5dv4dm9c]

Нуда хороший мастер метал садовым секатором режет ?

[@reddragon352001]

OMG!!! That is beautiful ⚜

[@luisluis-ui7hv]

i like this sound (asmr)

[@alanl.simmons9726]

Looks like a Dire Wolf to me. Winter is coming.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hahah. Can be, can be! 😀

[@skyeblue5669]

👍🙋‍♀️ BEAUTIFUL cane...

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Have fun with the video! Like and subscribe if you like my work! Cheers!

[@kenhart6330]

Love the restoration but many would say you took the patina off by sanding it. But also beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so who am I to say you did wrong. I personally wouldn't have done it like that, I would have cleaned off the dirt and repaired the walking stick leaving all of its imperfections. People could then see that it has lived a life before you got it.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Agree. Some people will prefere a soft touch, others like I did, but wasn't a order from a client so I did it like I wanted and as I like it. As well, I'm not planing to sell the item. The most who will think about soft touch is because they think about value/money that they might get for it. The stick is preserved till the end and will last many years from now, eventually some patina will also came back. Cheers!

[@kenhart6330]

@@rustyshadesrestoration of course but as I said, I would have done the soft restoration because I prefer it that way. Not for profit its not my way. But I still liked how you did do it too. 👍👍👍👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

@@kenhart6330 Thank you!

[@Austeration]

Looks great 👍 cleaned up superbly. Great work

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks buddy 🤟

[@dianeknight4839]

Nice sympathetic restoration, would have liked to see a new tip on the end, which it would have had.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks! Didn't had one but it is a good ideea! 👌

[@restorationofdirty]

Super❤️‍🔥

[@markteaney8381]

You love this part you should you did shush a wonderful job you are a master that is why I subscribed to your channel. Thank you for your craft it is a pleasure to watch. At first I was worried about the patina of the medals but what a beautiful job you have acomplished. Bravo sir Bravo I am a old man and have worked in wood all my life I like your committed workmanship

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Mark. I'm glad to know that you enjoy my videos. Have a good one!

[@131dyana]

Loved the rebuild.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed. I have one more, but a bit different. Was found in the same place by my Landlord. He actually bought the flat with everything left inside since ww2. This week I will make a video with that too. Thanks for watching and supporting my work!

[@Zxc3cx799]

Золотые руки 👍 молодец 👍

[@mykahlifischer379]

That's a nice cane

[@norasheffield8036]

Gorgeous!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Nora! 🙌

[@MoYvStarkey]

So beautiful. Thank you.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you like it and thanks for watching! 🙂

[@josepedrogonzalez6243]

Una restauración totalmente inapropiada, deberían dedicarle más tiempo a saber como se comportan ciertas herramientas y materiales k se ocupan para hacerlas, dejó mucho k desear esta supuesta restauración

[@user-ut9gr9mn2i]

They where often placed in the entrance to the home hung on paigs or coat hooks to show guests and friend the places they have been and to show that they have story's about there trips

[@aureaaparecidaserafim5412]

E um trabalho minucioso perfeito gratidão 🎉😅

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Obrigado 👍

[@Boss-ph1mf]

Great outcome! Good job and intresting object 😃

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! Glad you like it 🙂

[@chandlerhembree9607]

You made it beautiful again......

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙌 I'm happy that you enjoyed the video!

[@user-pi8vt7ut3n]

... очень хорошая реставрация!-, выглядит как будто новая,- жаль, что не было перевода на русские субтитры, здоровья тебе и удачи во всём, новых творческих успехов!!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

благодарю вас. Также есть русские субтитры.

[@user-nf2ms7ux6j]

Hi ,youre' good and practical man , funny worker .l setrres on your hand .congratulation .bro .

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙌

[@stevenfromer3816]

Excellent workmanship

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks! 🍻

[@pablobarros610]

Friend, your work is magnificent. Keep it up, a "hi" direct from Brazil

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙌 Greetings from Poland!

[@sbcinema]

Beautiful carved 🐻

[@user-gv4tn9nb7f]

Beautiful!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙌

[@raziel3726]

Amazing Restoration 👍👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 👌

[@restorationsvsoldthings8868]

Great job looks great works nice!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks buddy 🙌

[@redrufus444]

Looks Great/Bravo....

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you like it! Cheers 🍻

[@selmamariasantos4775]

Boa tarde amigo, lindo trabalho parabéns sou do Brasil Aracaju Sergipe. Bjusss

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Selma! 🙌

[@impunitythebagpuss]

I would have kept the patina on the bear handle. It showed such character...I would love to use such a stick...instead of my store bought model! Well done you!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks. Yes, it is a beauty. You can find online quite a lot, they are called "Ciupagi" and they are not very expensive. Cheers.

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Thank you!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

You're welcome. m.olx.pl/d/oferta/stara-laska-rzezbiona-recznie-zabytkowa-kolekcja-CID767-IDOdTBa.html

[@user-vd8gu3uy6t]

Здорово😊

[@billschipper1718]

Not the most complex restoration but still good 👍. I think you should of highlighted the carvings a little more. Either stain or burn .

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you. That's good idea. I'm may try in one day. I still have it.

[@mauricefaulkner455]

Too good for a wall hanger needs to be used for which it was originally made and let people admire your work

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Maybe I'll take it for a walk in the mountains ⛰️ Thanks for watching 🍻

[@jamesperezp]

QUEDO MUY BIEN

[@florianpanko7552]

Respekt 👍

[@boriscar]

Beautiful job 👊👍👍👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙌

[@robertomazzoni1955]

Bello mi piace ottimo lavoro. Bravo.

[@dragonslyer74]

Just in case no one has said it it's a Volt's marching cane in Germany they give those badges after you've completed a March kind of like a marathon but walking

[@Absaalookemensch]

Try using an electric toothbrush for washing parts that you don't want to sandblast. Nice job.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks for advice and for watching 👀 Cheers 🍻

[@user-hi7be6zu8h]

👍👍👍

[@konradbarczyk6025]

Hi I'm from Poland and I have in my house similar walking stick which my grandmother used before she died

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Oh, I'm sorry for your loss! Greetings from Kraków!

[@konradbarczyk6025]

@@rustyshadesrestoration thank you

[@marielg9143]

I have a similar one we found on the shores of Lake Michigan

[@Suzwebb1]

Very nice!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks 🙌

[@MrsIsmena]

Amazing object. Incredible how sand blaster cleaned wood, i didn't expect 😳 Special thing for me, I love polish mountains ⛰️ ❤

[@MrsIsmena]

And sounds effect are great 👌

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks! I'm happy that you enjoyed the video!

[@KirimaraShakugan]

It could be that the owner did not decide to go and leave everything behind, but was forced to leave after the war

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That's possible too.

[@RestorationAustralia]

Very cool, nicely done.🤤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks for watching buddy 👍 Cheers 🍻