A walking stick is a tool used for support while walking. It can be made of wood, metal, or other materials. The term 'walking stick' can refer to a STAFF, which is a long pole with a handle at one end, a stilt, which is a pole with a platform at one end for the user to stand on, or a CANE, which is a short stick with a handle at one end. The MALACCA CANE is a type of walking stick made from the rattan palm tree native to Southeast Asia.