Help with a Sword Cane / Sword Stick

[45Wheelgun]

So I came across this sword cane and I am trying to figure out exactly what it is and how old it is. It has a carbon steel blade so it isn't "that new". It came from an estate cane collection. Most of the canes were from the late 1800's and early 1900s. I realize that doesn't mean this cane is from that period. The carving on the shaft is rather crude. It reminds me of an African or Jamaican carving for a "tourist trinket". It has a "face" carved into the end of the handle. The blade was sharpened at some point. The blade also has scars on it as if it was used as a machete at some point in its life.

I have done my best to photograph it but it was difficult due to its dark color. In some of the pictures I have over driven the color saturation in order to help show the details.

Any information or insight you could provide would be appreciated. I would love to know what it is, where it is from, it's age, and approximate value (if any).

 

[timn8er]

Maybe its from the Phillipines? The wood carving reminds me of stuff that I've seen from there. In any case, that's pretty cool.

 

[handejector]

Maybe its from the Phillipines? The wood carving reminds me of stuff that I've seen from there. In any case, that's pretty cool.

That would be a good bet.
Check local laws- quite illegal in some places.....

 

[jaykellogg]

That would be a good bet.
Check local laws- quite illegal in some places.....

Make that most places. I believe LEOs can spot those pretty easily.

Seems crazy to me to ban something like that since it isn't even on the radar screen as far as offensive weapons are concerned.

 

[fat tom]

Would that qualify as a concealed weapon?
f.t.

 

[jaykellogg]

I believe it would in NC. Also I believe there are laws against carrying a blade longer than 4" in NC.

 

[Jst1mr]

Cold Steel sells them on their web site...says not for CA or WI

 

[shouldazagged]

Another vote for Philippine origin. I'd try to grind the nicks out, and if it's decent steel, carry it. It may be highly collectible, but someone qualified would have to judge that. I kind of doubt it.