Walking sticks for self-defense..

[41Dude]

If you all are looking for some classy self-defense sticks look here.
I have a few Blackthorns and a couple sticks made of Osage Orange. Nothing (yet) from this gentleman.

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[Mobuck]

I carry a 'stick' on the UTV. It's hand made (by me) and not for looks. Expendable and often requires replacement. Osage Orange (hedge to the farm folks) or black locust but you have to be careful of time of year when cutting a black locust.
With a good stick in hand, I consider myself the equal of most 4 legged critters that live in my area.

 

[Snake45]

I recently made my own. It's a piece of 3/4" steel tubing with a vintage Hurst 4-speed T-handle at the top end. I call it my Full Metal Pimp Stick. Been meaning to post some pics of it.

 

[Snake45]

I recently made my own. It's a piece of 3/4" steel tubing with a vintage Hurst 4-speed T-handle at the top end. I call it my Full Metal Pimp Stick. Been meaning to post some pics of it.

This thread got me off my ass to take the pics. Hope you enjoy them.

 

[Chief 101]

Cool beans, and I could take it into the VA with me....

 

[lipofsky]

Standard wooden cane works wonders if properly applied

 

[MaxMan]

How about Cane-Fu

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[MaxMan]

This thread got me off my ass to take the pics. Hope you enjoy them.

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Nice job. What does it weigh?

 

[Snake45]

Nice job. What does it weigh?

Thanks. I don't have an exact figure but it's somewhere between 2 and 3 pounds. It has a nicely substantial heft, and handles well.

 

[Hvymax]

Here's mine. 3/4" conduit and a 16oz Malco Setting Hammer that I used as an Apprentice. I kinda want to make a Bec de Corbin as a cane but I figure this is actually justifiable as a tool of my trade turned walking aid. I'm hoping not to need it again anytime soon though.

 

[HW11]

I carry a walking stick for self defense with me most all the time. I think I may need a different one because I would have to bend way over to touch the ground with the one I use. But if you hold it just right it has a pretty good reach to it.
I'm sorry I interrupted a serious post, I couldn't help myself.

 

[MaxMan]

View attachment 43337Here's mine. 3/4" conduit and a 16oz Malco Setting Hammer that I used as an Apprentice. I kinda want to make a Bec de Corbin as a cane but I figure this is actually justifiable as a tool of my trade turned walking aid. I'm hoping not to need it again anytime soon though.

I'm sure the handle is only there for nostalgia for your trade.

 

[Watertender]

On a standard hooked cane make sure the hook has a point on it. Look at the canes in Cool Hand Luke, they not only have a beveled point on the hook but also a nice metal end on the bottom.

 

[MaxMan]

View attachment 43337Here's mine. 3/4" conduit and a 16oz Malco Setting Hammer that I used as an Apprentice. I kinda want to make a Bec de Corbin as a cane but I figure this is actually justifiable as a tool of my trade turned walking aid. I'm hoping not to need it again anytime soon though.

I'm sure the handle is only there for nostalgia for your trade.

 

[MaxMan]

Some of the videos I saw supported using the cain more of a stabbing or lunging movement Going for throat, base of nose, eyes, solar plexrs it earned against a wide swinging motion because that how you tend to loose it.

 

[Armybrat]

My MIL started using her wooden walking stick about 50 years ago.
Dunno what kind of wood, but it's not that heavy.
When my Dad was in the Army, some officers carried a "swagger stick" around. He carried this swagger "sticker" (a riding crop, really) …..unfortunately, our granddog chewed the leather handle up recently. I need to find a good leather worker to restore that part of it.
Dad also had a real swagger stick made out of teakwood with brass fittings when we were stationed in Taipei 66 years ago. One of my brothers got that one.

 

[Snake45]

View attachment 43337Here's mine. 3/4" conduit and a 16oz Malco Setting Hammer that I used as an Apprentice. I kinda want to make a Bec de Corbin as a cane but I figure this is actually justifiable as a tool of my trade turned walking aid. I'm hoping not to need it again anytime soon though.

I like that a LOT! Now that's a MAN'S CANE! And it would be even MORE impressive if you told me that the hammer is quick-detachable.

 

[Jeepnik]

Standard wooden cane works wonders if properly applied

people would be amazed what a short hunk of round wood can do to the human body if properly applied. I know folks that give two would make the biggest, baddest MMA type writhe on the floor before he could use his skills.

 

[Hvymax]

I like that a LOT! Now that's a MAN'S CANE! And it would be even MORE impressive if you told me that the hammer is quick-detachable.

If I pulled the screws it should come out but wouldn't have a grip.

 

[Hvymax]

I'm sure the handle is only there for nostalgia for your trade.

If I was going to use a cane I didn't want it to be a pathetic one