Old Sword Cane

[wood714]

My dad got this cane from his neighbor, and gave it to me last week.

His neighbors dad used the cane till he died in 1935.

Think it was made in the 1920's. It's Toledo steel, and in really great shape.

 

[alwslate]

Nice cane/sword. Is that the original owner in the last pic

 

[nate-dogg]

Is that the original owner in the last pic

No that's the guy who tried to rob the guy with the cane!

 

[Wee Hooker]

Not only nice but functional due to it's simple style . Most modern sword canes I've seen look like something out of a Harry Potter movie.

 

[Daniel Howe]

Very nice. I have a few my self but not that well made.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

When my second son got married, he wanted to be wearing the family USMC NCO sword, the rest of the groom's men carried sword canes. These were not very expensive, but a straight cane with a 20" blade, sharpened on 2 sides.

One dad had when I was young was a 28 or 30" tri-foil blade. Dad seemed pretty good with it! Who knew public High Schools taught Fencing in Phys ed. class in the 40's?

After I had my stroke several years ago, I thought I might have to use a cane for the rest of my life. I found canes to be useful to "redirect" impolite youths who were intent on bumping into me and thereby knocking me down (one good rap with the cane, and they kids stayed away from me! One lesson served all the boys at church!)
But while I was unsteady enough to need the cane, I wouldn't have had the balance to use the sword! Fortunately, I recovered enough to not need the cane, and I carry a J-frame instead! But a cane goes with the grey hair and mustache, so I carry when Holiday shopping and the crowds are thick!

Ivan

When my sons and I need to put a better edge on long blades like cane swords or regular swords and machetes, we start with a steel wheel sharpener mounted on a Work-mate to get long enough single passes to do the entire blade length. And finish ceramic sticks the same way.

 

[H Richard]

Is anyone current on the Fed laws regarding sword canes? I seem to recall they were listed as an AOW in GCA68?

 

[shell627]

Sword canes are covered by your seats laws.( now legal in Tn) I think the federal law addressed cane guns.

 

[old tanker]

Cold Steel makes a pretty usable sword cane. It is elegant enough to take to the opera. (You could dress up like the Monopoly Man for Halloween) A simple square cross section blade made for piercing. It is pretty quick handling, and yes those fencing classes in high school did come in handy.

They make a very similar can called the City Stick without the blade. Made of fiberglass you are unlikely to break it 'whilst inculcating some manners onan errant rapscallion.'

As noted above, enough gray hair and no one looks twice at old man with a cane. However, knowing where and how to strike you can inflict some serious bodily harm to an erstwhile attacker.

I own both and they are a useful options when firearms are out of the question.

 

[Charlie Foxtrott]

If you want to get a really nice one.

I would go here. I am thinking about one myself. They are not giving them away. But I do not think that you will find one of higher quality.

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[ISCS Yoda]

I have had a sword cane for nearly a half century. They used to be illegal in Texas but they are not any more as far as I know. The GCA of 1968 is a gun control law, not an edged weapons law, and does NOT discuss sword canes or any other edged weapons.

 

[Marshal Tom]

My older brother now suffers from 19 yrs with Parkinson's and is in a Memory care unit at this time. Prior to this he was a custom builder who was a big custom knife collector who went to several shows a year and has an impressive folding custom knife collection which I am supposed to get upon his passing. I often thought about getting a sword cane made for him to use and have for his collection but unfortunately now he is beyond that stage! He was never a gun guy but both of had talked to a custom maker who has done a few sword canes about doing a gun cane. I actually spoke with the maker about a few design ideas when my brother took me to a custom knife makers show a few years ago. I love sword canes ever since watching Yancy Derringer as a youth.

 

[robertrwalsh]

I think there are six states where they are prohibited weapons. California is one of them (of course).

 

[Wee Hooker]

Is anyone current on the Fed laws regarding sword canes? I seem to recall they were listed as an AOW in GCA68?

Not sure on the fed laws but I know some states ban them. It's basically a 20" double edged knife in their eyes.

That said, a good traditional style ( non sword) cane can be a great asset to carry in places that don't allow weapons. Being a medical device, it is allowed about everywhere (including planes). If you search "fighting cane" on UTOOB there are some pretty convincing demonstrations of their effectiveness.
Sure beats a sharp stick anyway

 

[wood714]

Not sure on the fed laws but I know some states ban them. It's basically a 20" double edged knife in their eyes.

The blade on mine is 27.5" long.

If I were to carry one, I think a 16" blade would be perfect.

 

[scooter123]

Haven't done a close study since about 2008 when I got my Michigan CPL at that time did take a long look at Michigan's Weapons Law and remember that at that time Double Edged Knives were illegal in Michigan. Since it is rather rare for a particular Law to be "taken off the books" I expect that this is still true today. I also suspect that this particular law isn't enforced until someone uses a double edged weapon in an assault. Meaning most cops won't do thing if they see one on a persons hip but if you use it that's another charged that will be stacked against you.

 

[Onomea]

I would go here. I am thinking about one myself. They are not giving them away. But I do not think that you will find one of higher quality.

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[wood714]

I have one of the Burger swordcanes:

Very nice, and mass $$$!

 

[Onomea]

Wood714, I like your dad’s neighbor’s dad’s sword cane a lot. Looks to be quite high quality. What is the release mechanism? Just a tug?

 

[wood714]

Wood714, I like your dad’s neighbor’s dad’s sword cane a lot. Looks to be quite high quality. What is the release mechanism? Just a tug?

Yes, it's kinda a friction thing.

I found out a couple days ago, if you turn the handle just a little it will lock in place.

 

[Vulcan Bob]

Now that is so cool,I had to put on a sweater! The scull is neato as well.

 

[wood714]

Now that is so cool,I had to put on a sweater! The scull is neato as well.

Thanks, it's the skull in my avatar too.

 

[TheHobbyist]

I bought my Dad before he passed this year a regular Gentlemen's walking stick, with a finely hand-carved dogs head on it. He developed Parkinson's and had issues with balance. He was upset when I got it for him, with the thought that he doesn't need 'no stinking cane'. I bought him the nicest one I could find, and I know it surprised him with how many compliments he got on it. Folks would say in the last two years of his life, 'wow, that is a really nice cane' and Dad would correct them saying, 'it's a Gentlemen's walking stick'. It really helped him a lot and I feel for anyone that has mobility issues.

That said, pursuant to this post, when we travelled internationally, the customs folks (doing their job) did in fact inspect his cane to ensure it did not contain a sword. Might be something to think about should anyone have not considered this.

 

[TheHobbyist]

I would also like to add, if anyone truly needs a walking cane, please use one. When people see a person using one, they immediately recognize the need to give that person space or to be mindful around them. This was a big help when we went to NFL games where folks might be drinking and not realized a handicap or in large crowds, folks were good to give him room. Hope this helps.