A cane is a straight, long stick that serves to maintain balance when walking. It is used by people who have problems when stepping on the foot. It may be needed after an injury or surgery. A cane is usually used temporarily, until complete recovery. Then she is no longer needed. But that was not always the case.
Historical data
Since ancient times, a staff or cane people could, if necessary, be used as a weapon of self-defense in a surprise attack. Later, somewhere from the 17th century, a cane became fashionable as an addition to a man’s costume. Its presence testified to the significance and high status of its owner.
Since that time, they began to use a cane with a blade or a cane-sword in close combat. This product was considered a cold weapon, since a thin blade was hidden in the case. Such weapons were known not only in Europe of the Victorian era, but also in the Roman Empire. The Romans called it dolon. And in the Middle Ages, similar weapons were used on the Japanese islands - sikimizue.
They were made to order and were not cheap, so very wealthy individuals wore such a defense device. Poor thing it could not afford. Masters were famous not only for the quality of the blade, but also for the beauty in the design of the cane and knob. So a cane with a blade sometimes represented a whole work of art.
Use nowadays
Now such products are very inconvenient for everyday wear. If a lame old man is walking along the street, then they will not pay attention to him, but if the cane is in the hands of a young man, he will attract unwanted attention of the first policeman that comes across. A cane with a blade has large dimensions, neither in a bag nor in a backpack it can fit. And now it’s not customary to walk with such an object just for beauty.
But for young people who have leg problems, temporary or permanent, and often use a cane, they may need a cane with a blade for self-defense. Indeed, in this state, a young man will not be able to escape, nor defend himself in the event of an attack. And such a hidden weapon in case of danger can even have a terrifying effect on the enemy.
The attacking bandit mainly uses a knife. If, in contrast, he gets a long sword or sword from a cane, then one kind of blade of this length can stop the intentions of the criminal. They use not only a blade, but also a knob, which can be large and massive, for example steel.
Cold Steel Walking Stick
The American cold steel company offers a large selection of the strongest, sharpest and most stylish products in the world. These are knives, swords, machetes, tomahawks. Such products were appreciated by the military units of the US Army; they are used by special emergency services, self-defense specialists, and police units. Having gained such popularity, Cold Steel began to produce folding knives, hunting accessories, axes and even pistols.
Also in the product range of the enterprise are also canes. They are made with and without blades. For example, the beautiful cane “Irish Black Walk” has no blade and is made of high-strength polypropylene. But her knob is strong enough for self-defense.
But the Postol Grip Sword Cane Aluminum Head 88SCFAP model has a 1055 carbon steel blade inside. Its shape is conical with a square cross section and a sharp point for lethal penetration. The cane itself is made of carbon fiber, which is almost impossible to break or break. The pistol grip allows you to clearly direct the blade at the target. The blade from the sheath gets lightning fast. There is special insurance on the cane so that the blade of the sword does not pop out while walking.
Advice
If you want to buy such a thing, then know that it is very expensive. If you have the skill to work with metal, you can make a cane with a blade with your own hands. You can buy a ready-made standard wooden stick for walking and drill a hole in the middle of the wood along the length of the blade. You can also yourself, having a blade, cut a cane from two wooden bars. To cut the excess in each half according to the size of the chisel blade, then glue them together along the contour. The handle for the cane can be made of any shape: standard pistol, semicircular or with a round end.
But before you make a cane with a blade, think carefully about whether you really need it. According to the laws of our country, this product is considered edged weapons. For wearing it in the streets, an article of the Criminal Code is provided. You can make and put it on a shelf in an apartment or a barn only if you get a very beautiful collection item. Basically people today collect such products, buying them from famous masters.