My design for a cane was pretty basic and, as Cane Masters said, it took about a month to receive the finished product. I chose hickory and the palm rest without many of the other options, but I did have my initials & phone number engraved in case I left it somewhere. Ever since spinal fusion surgery that caused months of infection 5 years ago I have been trying to regain normal mobility & balance. I have had to accept I am not going to regain the mobility & balance I once had but my Cane Masters cane is not only a work of art, it provides stability when walking & comfort when just standing. I always thought about the possibility of falling and breaking a hip. That is no longer the case, when I have my cane with me I am much more confident.