Wenge is a very distinctive looking wood. Wenge wood's heartwood is dark brown, almost black with fine pencil-thin, light tan to blackish brown stripes. This wood has a very classy appearance, great for everyday or nighttime attire. It takes a special cutting skill to makes these lines more visible know as a 'quarter sawn surface'. The shiny silver collar is a simple accent that helps give this cane its distinguished character. The surface of this wood has been sanded and finished to resist against cracking, splintering and damage from outdoor elements. The unique style and quality of the Wenge wood makes this cane be in a class of its own.