How do I pick a diamond willow? 4 things to consider when choosing a walking stick 

Thank you for #4 n I would like to add taking from others experiences, if ur in a public location, don't full harvest, it may b easier to get to cos it's easier to find, but leave some for others to discover, especially for those who's only nature experience is that trip to the lake or up north camping trip once a year, it gives an experience for a parent n child share or a country boy to teach a city girl n impress her... also leaving it when it's easy to get to leaves it for those who may not b able to hike back n find more such as disabled folks or a grandparent teaching their grandkids. I was heartbroke when I went to where I found my 1st stick, I go there frequently n always admire that specific diamond willow patch, some inconsiderate human cut it all, I'm sure to make sticks to sell, not only is that harsh to the diamond willow (they broke off alot of it instead of cutting) but now noone can enjoy it😢 at least the base is still there for new growth🤞 I harvest 1stick out of 5-10 groups a time,per location if it's more than 1 at a location, there needs to be a minimum of 7groups. I'm extra about it cos others aren't.

Thank you for this informational video. I bought a diamond willow walking stick, over a year ago, at a woodcarving show. It only had part of the bark stripped off, when I bought it. I still haven't done anything with it, but your videos are starting to motivate me. 😄

This is so beautiful thank you for sharing and allowing for my growth in understanding.

Take big dead and carve down you get darker color in Center

I hate that fiskars saw, try a komelon speedcut at tractor supply, it was ceap but cuts way better, Felco is good too, and Silky but for the dollar you cant bat that little komelon folding saw if your poor or frugal

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I stuff rose sticks in a pipe with some of it outside the pipe to allow me to pull it out. This straightens the stem a bit. Can I grow or find these in nebraska.

I have such a beautiful diamond willow specimen that after about a year, it split apart. I tried drying it slowly. Wonderng if you know a strategy maybe soakin it then putting vice grips on it, maybe some wood glue, its a beast of a specimen ill do what i have to do t get it back together tightened up, i try to only cut dead wood thats not punky cuz i dont feel bad lol I know you know what i mean lol

Can you not steam bend the stick straight?