Timeline of Cane Tip Development 1940s–1950s: Introduction of the White Cane: The white cane becomes widely adopted for independent travel. Early canes typically had no removable tip just a fixed pencil or metal tip.1960s: Basic Metal and Pencil Tips: The standard pencil tip (thin, rounded end) is introduced. Basic metal tips become more common on rigid canes.1970s: Nylon and Marshmallow Tips: Nylon tips begin replacing metal for quieter, smoother travel. The original marshmallow tip is introduc