Update 6/21/20 – I am adding 1 star because once you understand that this walking stick/cane is purely costume, or a toy the brass telescoping peace I would say is worth 50.00. My third replacement came to me in the same condition as the aforementioned issues. However, this time I went down and spent 20.00 to get a 1-inch solid oak dowel, a 1-inch rubber cane tip and 4-small decorative brass wood screws. I drilled 4-holes in the base of the brass top and secured it to the dowel after over course staining the oak, and varnishing it. It is now a beautiful fully functional walking stick/cane. Since I have to use a walking stick, I have been getting admirers asking about it. The last two pictures are the final product.Whenever I do a review, I start with 5 stars, then I remove a star depending on the issue. I rate on Customer Service, Product and experience. This way readers will understand why it was given a 2-star rating from me.-1 Star: There was no customer service outside of Amazon, so the product lost a star.-1 Star: I purchased this item new, but received a refurbished item instead. The pictures are of the first order received. It was a poor fix-it job and resale, not a good business practice. Also, if you look at the pictures you will see the middle section was epoxied together once upon a time before it was shipped out to me.Second, if you look at the video that was the replacement I received after sending the first one back. You will note the used condition with the long scratches, almost like a screwdriver was rand down the length. Then you will see that I am shaking the cane because the handle is about to come off the stick, they only use epoxy to put the top on the cane. They do not thread it on, or use brad nails to secure it.-1 Star: Because I received two obviously used, and or refurbished canes it cost the item a star.+2 Star: I gave it two stars, because if you can get one that is not used, and or refurbished it is a great design and concept. If you are willing to take a chance and hopefully get one that is not used, or refurbished this is what I would do.I would take it to a copper-smith and have them place 4-2inch straps, 1 strap around the end of one section and the beginning of the next. This will ensure that the wood does not split because the rosewood is actually hollow. It is wrapped around a dowel, so you want those copper bands to ensure they will not crack on you. Second, have the copper-smith drill two small holes along the bottom of the brass head and pound in two brad brass nails. They have some nice decorated ones. This will securely mount the head of the cane to the stick, or wood top of the cane.So, in summary if you are willing to pay 50+ dollars for this walking stick plan on spending another 50 dollars to sure it up so it will not break. I think that is why I received two refurbished canes in a row. People get them, they break so they send them back. Or they brake while shipping because the engineering is not the greatest, again concept is great, but design and materials other than the brass head is cheap.You can also look at it this way. Pay the 50+ dollars for it, throw away the stick and purchase a 2-inch oak dowel from Home Depot, stain it then varnish it and you will have a nice sturdy walking stick.