Dad, the Veterinarian, had a cane made of a dried bull dick. True.

Since this topic came up again. After trying a few different style canes I finally settled on the Campbell Cane. It became my go-to cane mostly because it helps me stand up from a sitting position easier, in addition for my condition it helps me walk more upright. It's almost a trail walking stick in appearance. But it works great for my mobility. YMMV

Forgive the sales pitch, the video best describes the features and advantages..



I used the blue aluminum one for awhile but found the ergonomics of the Campbell Cane handle better suited my needs. Though it may not be built for self defense purposes, it still could be used to keep somebody at a distance, plus you could wack them if warranted.

I know... I'm resurrecting an old thread.

Back on the second page I posted a picture of my modified fritz handled walking canes (non defensive use). The handle style has proved very comfortable for me. Sadly my favorite one (bubinga - tiger maple) has broken. I tripped and fell on some stairs with the cane coming across the steps. My weight on top of it snapped the handle from the shaft. A skilled friend attempted repairs but the joint remained too weak to rely on.


So I've reconsidered crook style one piece canes in oak or hickory as being more resilient. Unsure if I will find the handle comfortable I've opted for a Brazos twisted oak crook neck cane (found on sale for ~$35) to try out rather than going immediately top shelf from Cane Masters. I'll need to trim the length when it arrives but that isn't a problem.


As an aside the two from Cane Masters that were on my radar were the Tactical Training and Gentleman's Walking canes, both in one of the hickory wood options.

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Originally posted by bald1:
… Sadly my favorite one (bubinga - tiger maple) has broken. I tripped and fell on some stairs with the cane coming across the steps. My weight on top of it snapped the handle from the shaft. A skilled friend attempted repairs but the joint remained too weak to rely on.

How did he attempt to repair?

I have a three piece wooden walking staff that has threaded insert and embedded bolt to assemble. As sturdy as a single piece when put together.

Maybe try dual pointed screw to reconnect the two pieces?

And since this thread has been resurrected, I posted early on my interest.

I ended up getting a Cold Steel Blackthorn cane

https://www.coldsteel.com/iris...thorn-walking-stick/

My only nit pick on it was the end didn’t provide great traction if using as a cane so I added a rubber cane tip to resolve that issue.

Loved it so much I also got the Blackthorn staff as well for hiking.

On the staff I drilled and added a metal tripod spike for additional traction in ice, etc. and covered by rubber cap when not needed.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WHTBLY8



Finally, picked up the three piece staff to be a little less “obvious” to TSA. Top and bottom piece make perfect cane length, all three is walking staff.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q2JJ2H6

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Originally posted by 911Boss:
How did he attempt to repair?

He drilled out the original joining wood rod and replaced it with an oak one glued in. But we found the handle itself was irreparably damaged with an unnoticed stress fracture from the original break before his attempt. It failed when I first went to use it after the repair.

I carry a Blackthorn walking/fighting stick.

One is very rustic made by ye olde Shillelagh shop, and the other is a polished beauty made by Declan Casey. Both came from Ireland.

I also carry a 1 1/4 inch purple heart wood shaft with zebra wood handle cane on occasion.

I find a stick is a formidable weapon, and is a good alternative to a blade, and sometimes is a better option due to the possibility of collateral damage as a pistol.

The nicer canes / fighting sticks I own also compliment my kilt.

Cold Steel makes a nice line of these. Unbreakable.

I'd like to find crook neck 36" black thorn 'cane'.

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Originally posted by signewt:
I'd like to find crook neck 36" black thorn 'cane'.

Currently sold out, but...https://fashionablecanes.com/p...d-crook-walking-cane

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Originally posted by signewt:
I'd like to find crook neck 36" black thorn 'cane'.

Look up Declan Casey on Facebook. He is a Blackthorn stick maker in Ireland.... he can make you what you want. Or look up Old shillelagh shop online as Liam can also make what you want.

Declan made a very light stick with a steel core for extra strength for a friend of mine, and I have a 43.5 inch knob handle from him that I love.

I ordered mine from here and am pleased with it
https://www.oldeshillelagh.com/

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Originally posted by mrvmax:
I ordered mine from here and am pleased with it
https://www.oldeshillelagh.com/

I purchased one of my sticks from here. I love it. It is a rustic fighting stick with a rootball handle.

appreciate the links, will do a bit of shopping

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Originally posted by lizardman_u:

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Originally posted by mrvmax:
I ordered mine from here and am pleased with it
https://www.oldeshillelagh.com/

I purchased one of my sticks from here. I love it. It is a rustic fighting stick with a rootball handle.

I've purchased from that site as well, twice, no problems, fast shipping and top-quality sticks.


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Originally posted by YooperSigs:
I use a Hickory cane from Lehmans Hardware. Amish made. Light and strong.
Clint appreciated Hickory!

I live 10 miles from Lehman's I also carry one of those. I have drop foot and walk with a limp anyway. This cane is more than a ball bat.

In my Corvette days, I used to take a fall trip up to Kidron and do an overnight Bed and Breakfast stay. Lehmans was a must.

Timely thread. Scheduling a trip to Portugal/España later this year.

Wanted something comfy and handy.

Just ordered a nice walking stick (my “stout blackthorn”)

Lehman's on line has been showing their hickory walking cane as out of stock for quite some time.

With a little work you can make a real nice cain using a simple used shovel handle. All you need is a saw and file and make it your way! Would be a nice day's winter project.