Here are a couple from Cold Steel that look stylish and could come in handy in a bad neighborhood.

 

Here are a couple from Cold Steel that look stylish and could come in handy in a bad neighborhood.

Unless you are highly skilled and professionally trained, carrying one of those into a "bad neighborhood" is just going to get the stick stuck somewhere you absolutely don't want it to be.

 

Perhaps would better suit.

 

This link to the same site actually addresses style and fashion, in a manner,



It is amazing what you can order online these days.

 

Perhaps would better suit.

I know you're probably kidding but I actually considered buying a sword-cane a few years ago, a shop in my neibourhood makes them. Of course it's illegal to carry them here if the blade is sharpened, but who will check ?

 

between the wars Bulgaria had a large industry in cane swords, and in the flea market in Sofia you see a very nice selection of models that were made back in the days when people carried them as weapons.

I don't think that anyone can carry off a walking stick today - just too hard.

 

Unless you have turned an ankle, they have become costume.

But I do enjoy carrying them when I have turned an ankle. An evening stick in black ebony with an ivory handle is almost compensation for the discomfort.

 

Stylish and functional!!

 

I have a couple from canemasters.com (1-800-422-cane) and favor the pure hickory heart. They offer videos and actual training and have degrees. They are far superior to Cold Steel. If you want a cane, why not have one that can do double duty but, as mentioned above with proper training.
If a class is offered in your area, it is worth attending.

 

I know you're probably kidding but I actually considered buying a sword-cane a few years ago, a shop in my neibourhood makes them. Of course it's illegal to carry them here if the blade is sharpened, but who will check ?

And if they do you can make quick dispatch of them.

 

How about a fighting umbrella? Stylish and it doesn't look out of place if you don't walk with a limp. The video of the guy whacking the heavy bag with it is rather funny.

This site has an amazing collection of different walking sticks, canes, and umbrellas. . You can get them with pipes, swords, blowguns, and chairs ( I like the Seat Stick model). I think the museum replica walking sticks are pretty sharp and would be a distinctive accessory for an evening out.

Some basic techniques for self defense with a cane or umbrella.
https://ejmas.com/jnc/jncart_barton-wright_0200.htm

 

I think that the walking stick is a very comely accessory and I only wish I still had the nerve to "wear" one as I did when I was seventeen...

However, they are now exceptionally hard to carry off unless, as Will says, you have a genuine physiological need to have one. A pity. Personally, I would only carry the black canes pictured during the evening - I prefer a crook handle in plain wood for the day and have one such with a silver band currently pining in my umbrella stand for lack of use.

Anthony.

 

Unless you are highly skilled and professionally trained, carrying one of those into a "bad neighborhood" is just going to get the stick stuck somewhere you absolutely don't want it to be.

Considering the mental images brought to mind by these posts brings a wry smile to my face. Why would a gentleman dressed in evening wear and carrying a walking stick be "strolling" in such a neighborhood? Reflecting on the many years I spent in law enforcement, I cannot recall many incidents in which people were carrying, and encountered a need to use, such items (sticks, knives, guns, etc.) for self defense that turned out well. In most instances, such weapons get turned on and used against the owner.

The bottom line...leave the "loaded" walking stick at home or stay out of "those" neighborhoods!

 

Personally, I think just about anyone age 70 and older can probably get away with it not being seen as over-the-top and costumey. Why 70? Because at about that age, ailments of the hips (necessitating canes) are fairly common and most people won't question it. For young whippersnappers though, I can't see using one without getting a decent share of looks and sarcastic comments.