A wood—carving guide book with original patterns and different techniques to produce creative canes and walking sticks. Tom Wolfe, one of America's favorite wood—carvers, presents 23 cane designs, along with carving tips and secrets. Each step for creating a gargoyle cane is clearly illustrated via full—color photography. Patterns are presented to aid the carver in his or her own creation. Includes a gallery of 25 canes and 11 patterns. Also included are designs for sword canes. Wolfe's books on carving have been popular for decades, appealing to everyone from the newest learner to the most seasoned veteran because of the simple methods and obvious enjoyment Wolfe brought to his art. This book is a must—have for the library of any carver.