A walking cane has three basic parts: the handle where you will have your hand grip, the shaft or the body length of the cane, and the ferrule or the tip of the cane. Among these parts, the walking cane handle must not be taken for granted since it is one of the main concerns in choosing a walking cane. In its handle lies the complexity of the main purpose of the walking cane. As a walking cane must ensure security for the owner as well as durability then it is very important that you are also convenient in using your walking cane. Note that whenever you use a walking cane, you will be transferring force to it and the medium for that force is through your hand. So as you take a grip in the handle of your walking cane, you must have a full yet comfortable and convenient grip on it. Make sure that your hand will not slide in the cane handle especially when your hand sweats else, you will be in danger. 

So the first thing to take into consideration when you choose a walking cane must be its handle. There are many types of cane handle that will surely suit your preference. There is the so-called Crook handle which is the most injury-free cane handle. Yet it is traditional but if you want a handy walking cane then you can have this cane fasten in your arm when not in use. Another popular cane handle is the Derby handle. It is magnificent and fashionable yet it offers less intensity for an injury-free handle. One more remarkable handle is the Fritz handle. This cane handle is specialized to people with an arthritis hands. Also this cane handle offers more comfort than the Crook and Derby handles because of its hump in the middle of the handle that would shape your palm when you take a grip and lean on. Among the other variety of types, these three handles are the most common. They also come in different colors and styles with unique beautifications. Moreover, different plating and ornamentation is added in the cane handle to aid your gripping capacity. For example, you can choose a silver or gold plated metal-made handle especially when you are not prone to hand sweating or sensitive to cold. But if it happens that your hand sweats and you are cold-sensitive, then you can add a foam rubber in the cane handle or just choose a wooden-made cane. The preference depends upon your own personal choice.
 
You must remember that if your hand is not comfortable in the cane handle then that walking cane cannot support you properly and efficiently since you cannot hold it properly. Though you need to consider many factors, it is vital to ensure stable and soothing handle. So better choose first what cane handle suits you and surely the other qualifications in choosing what walking cane you will going to purpose will just follow automatically.