If you need to use them, why not go all the way and get yourself one with a wicked design. It could be anything and if I'll ever need one I'd most likely customize it to suit my character.
Okay, maybe the example I did from imagination is a little less plausible, but who knows, right?
Walking Stick from reference no. 1
Walking Stick from reference no. 2
Walking Stick from imagination
Hope you've enjoyed my little post for today! I'll see you soon with a new one, but until then I wish you all a great beginning for this new week!