Before you dismiss sword canes as impractical gimmicks, take some time to reflect on the actual value they can potentially offer. Far from being niche collectors’ items with little real world use, they can be quite utilitarian. This short post will break down some of the details.
Discretion
Arguably the main value of a sword cane lies in its discretion. Unlike a real sword or some large knife, the blade of a sword cane is not just housed but hidden in a sheath that effectively makes it indistinguishable from a cane – or a walking stick, or a staff, or some other similar facade.
This makes sword canes ideal for not rousing the populace and maintaining a high level of discretion, especially among sensitive crowds that might get nervous at the sight of a knife or firearm.
It Actually Is a Cane
The other appealing attribute of sword canes is that they actually are canes. A high-quality model will be made from strong, durable, impact resistant materials and can actually be relied upon as a walking aid – provided you get a good one (more on that below).
Potential Multipurpose Uses
Not all sword canes are just canes. There are, for instance, umbrella sword canes that are sheathed in real, functional umbrellas that can shield you from sun and rain, increasing their potential value as tools, not just weapons.
Viable, Hidden Self Defense
In areas where you cannot legally carry a firearm, or in which the sight of an openly carried weapon would induce panic and distress, a sword cane enables the bearer to uphold a high degree of self-preservation, and to do it without causing a stir – which benefits everyone.
However, unlike many other self-defense weapons, since these are functional canes, they offer a twofold approach, one of which is nonlethal deterrence. Canes can be used as striking implements offering the bearer much more flexibility in how he or she addresses a threat.
Cool Factor
It would do no justice to the manufacturers of high-quality sword canes to overlook the fact that they are in fact pretty cool, and for that value alone, they are (for some) worth collecting.
Robust Construction
Quality sword canes are made with robust, strong materials that can withstand pressure and impact. Moreover, while there are some cheap, low-quality swords out there, made with soft, unsuitable alloys, others are made with high-end steel blades like 1060 which are widely regarded for their usage in making tools, knives, and yes, even swords.
Where to Get a Sword Cane
On the latter note of construction, the one important caveat associated with sword canes is simply that you don’t just buy the first one that strikes your fancy. It is imperative to get one with quality construction, up to and including the use of a suitable blade steel, such as spring steel, damascus, T10, or a steel in the 10XX line.
Visit BudK. They offer a wide range of sword canes made from appropriate steels and boasting high-quality construction, in a wide range of patterns and sizes. You’ll like what you find.
