Canes?

[r_w]

Old age and injuries are conspiring against me.

Anyone have an online source for GOOD solid canes? Real bent wood, not these hollow aluminum cr@p or softwood canes with cut handles. And they need to be available in longer sizes, as most are about an inch too short. I can cut it shorter if needed, but can't stretch one...

[Austin]

This is where I get mine.

http://www.exquisitecanes.com/servlet/StoreFront

[Matsuey37]

I can whole heartedly recommend this vendor for canes or walking/hiking sticks:

http://www.brazos-walking-sticks.com/

[ouch]

Having just recently shed my cane, I want no part of this thread, at least for another twenty years.

[Mr. Clean]

I have two, one came from my Grandfather who used it in his later years in the field while handling his Beagles. The second I purchased for use while recovering from an injury. I wish I could find the gentleman I purchased my cane.

My recommendation would be one constructed from hickory with a crook handle. That configuration is solid and with some practice is an excellent defense tool should someone try to take advantage of your disability. There are some combat cane sites, but some of them are more pricey than necessary, IMO of course.

I will follow along to find out your final decision.

[r_w]

My recommendation would be one constructed from hickory with a crook handle. That configuration is solid and with some practice is an excellent defense tool should someone try to take advantage of your disability. There are some combat cane sites, but some of them are more pricey than necessary, IMO of course.


I agree. I would take a good oak, maple or ash version as well.

They have to pay attention to the grain, though--none of these blindly machine-turned from sawn blanks. If I had a dollar for every shovel, hammer, axe handle that I have broken because it didn't follow the grain. :mad:

The links so far have been very helpful, thanks. But keep 'em coming...

[Parataxis]

I have two, one came from my Grandfather who used it in his later years in the field while handling his Beagles. The second I purchased for use while recovering from an injury. I wish I could find the gentleman I purchased my cane.

My recommendation would be one constructed from hickory with a crook handle. That configuration is solid and with some practice is an excellent defense tool should someone try to take advantage of your disability. There are some combat cane sites, but some of them are more pricey than necessary, IMO of course.

I will follow along to find out your final decision.

+1. They're also very useful for getting (non-breakable) things from high places.

[professorchaos]

Perchance are you after a high quality sword cane? If so, look here (http://www.couteau-laguiole.com/index.php?module=Rubriques&rubr=10). I'm rather fond of this one (http://www.couteau-laguiole.com/index.php?module=Produits&id=243).

[dpmtherrien]

Check out The Walking Cane Store.com. I got a great one of a kind cane for my father that was made from a tree root. Very reasonable too. :thumbup1:

[Johnny_Z]

If you want one you can thump someone with if push comes to shove, have a look at these. (http://www.canemasters.com/)

[professorchaos]

If you want one you can thump someone with if push comes to shove, have a look at these. (http://www.canemasters.com/)

You can really ruin someone's day with one of those. I had a kick boxing instructor who said he'd rather one of those for up close and personal confrontations than a hand gun. After seeing him action, I believe him. Of course he had four black belts in different disciplines.

[Doc4]

This is where I get mine.

http://www.exquisitecanes.com/servlet/StoreFront


I can whole heartedly recommend this vendor for canes or walking/hiking sticks:

http://www.brazos-walking-sticks.com/
That's some nice Eye Cane-dy.

Perchance are you after a high quality sword cane? If so, look here (http://www.couteau-laguiole.com/index.php?module=Rubriques&rubr=10). I'm rather fond of this one (http://www.couteau-laguiole.com/index.php?module=Produits&id=243).

One of those could certainly leave things in a state of General Dissaray, Professor Chaos.

[r_w]

I have always been intrigued by sword canes, but ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side.

[professorchaos]

One of those could certainly leave things in a state of General Dissaray, Professor Chaos.

:lol:

[The Nid Hog]

Perchance are you after a high quality sword cane? If so, look here (http://www.couteau-laguiole.com/index.php?module=Rubriques&rubr=10). I'm rather fond of this one (http://www.couteau-laguiole.com/index.php?module=Produits&id=243).

Those are beautiful! I wish someone would get me the commemorative Napoleon one.

A cane can be an excellent self-defense weapon, even without the épée. It does take some practice, but you'd might as well learn if you are planning to use the cane anyway. A good arnis/escrima/kali school could help you out.

[Doc4]

I have always been intrigued by sword canes, but ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side.

Let's not forget that sword-canes are illeeeeegal in certain places.


... but walking down the street with a cane or walking stick (that just happens to be solid hardwood and very "useful" in the right hands) ... just fine. :biggrin:

[r_w]

Let's not forget that sword-canes are illeeeeegal in certain places.


Yeah, MOST places.

I have seen what a solid cane can do :eek: That is why I want one :cool:

[Fnord5]

Let's not forget that sword-canes are illeeeeegal in certain places.


... but walking down the street with a cane or walking stick (that just happens to be solid hardwood and very "useful" in the right hands) ... just fine. :biggrin:

Something like this?
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/everythingbaseball_2066_171837537

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW9sYFJneEs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy3SUlQ21rk

[Deltaboy]

Google and find a farm store online if one is not in your area and get a good Hickory Stock Cane cut to fit add a rubber foot on the bottom and your done for less than $15.00 bucks and it will break bones. :biggrin:

[r_w]

Google and find a farm store online if one is not in your area and get a good Hickory Stock Cane cut to fit add a rubber foot on the bottom and your done for less than $15.00 bucks and it will break bones. :biggrin:

Actually, they are up to $20. :smile: But all of them I found were too short. :frown:

I need to find a farmstore that carries a full shepherds crook and cut that down. I will put a heavy metal ferrule on the bottom just for good measure.

I like that coldsteel citystick (that big metal handle hits like a sledge hammer!) but it looks a little too dapper for me.

[Fnord5]

Actually, they are up to $20. :smile: But all of them I found were too short. :frown:

I need to find a farmstore that carries a full shepherds crook and cut that down. I will put a heavy metal ferrule on the bottom just for good measure.

I like that coldsteel citystick (that big metal handle hits like a sledge hammer!) but it looks a little too dapper for me.

The head of the cane can be replaced, they have several styles.
The skull one is fairly less than dapper.:tongue_sm
Could also have a custom turned one too, Desert Ironwood, or Lignum Vitae would provide nearly the same "THUNK" as the stainless.:biggrin:

[r_w]

Skull head? I don't think so...

Custom turned, hmmm. Another question to ask brazos when I get a chance...

[Deltaboy]

Actually, they are up to $20. :smile: But all of them I found were too short. :frown:

I need to find a farmstore that carries a full shepherds crook and cut that down. I will put a heavy metal ferrule on the bottom just for good measure.

I like that coldsteel citystick (that big metal handle hits like a sledge hammer!) but it looks a little too dapper for me.


You must be tall since the standard length is 38 inchs.

[r_w]

You must be tall since the standard length is 38 inchs.

38" would be right, but all I have found must be 35" or so. Even farmstores are full of cheap imported stuff these days. One good farmstore to check on the way home from work, and one good pharmacy when I get the chance (it is out of the way).

[Mr. Clean]

I just measured mine. The newest measures just over 38", while my Grandfather's measures just under 39". That is from the tip to the top of the arch of the crook. Both feel very comfortable. 35" I think might be a tad short, but I would have to walk with it to see if it was uncomortably so.

[r_w]

It seems the handle crooks have gotten smaller, too. I guess they are saving a few cents each by using shorter blanks.

[Commander Quan]

The other nice thing about a cane that can be used for self defense, is that you can travel with it on an airplane. They'll make you put it on the x-ray but after that you are good to go.

[Johnny_Z]

You can really ruin someone's day with one of those. I had a kick boxing instructor who said he'd rather one of those for up close and personal confrontations than a hand gun. After seeing him action, I believe him. Of course he had four black belts in different disciplines.

I hope so, I have one on the way. Been wanting one for years now.

[Johnny_Z]

The other nice thing about a cane that can be used for self defense, is that you can travel with it on an airplane. They'll make you put it on the x-ray but after that you are good to go.

I've seen video footage of a guy with MS being denied his walking stick when trying to get on a plane in Australia.

[r_w]

I've seen video footage of a guy with MS being denied his walking stick when trying to get on a plane in Australia.

It has happened :mad:

Sometimes there is a reason (like having a hardened ice spike on the bottom of your cane), sometimes it is idiocy of rules and rule enforcers.

[Abdiel]

Get in touch with your inner Irish :thumbup1:

http://www.lollysmith.com/blst.html

[Ken Tanaka]

Yes,
I have two of those shillelaghs from Lollysmith.

I recommend getting one at least 1 inch diameter.

Diameters and lengths vary greatly...so you have to keep an eye on the website to get a suitable stick.

And you can of course use them to fend off coyotes and other creatures.

http://www.geocities.com/GlenDoyle/bata/

Cheers,
Ken

[SamJohnson2010]

Old age and injuries are conspiring against me.

Anyone have an online source for GOOD solid canes? Real bent wood, not these hollow aluminum cr@p or softwood canes with cut handles. And they need to be available in longer sizes, as most are about an inch too short. I can cut it shorter if needed, but can't stretch one...

I was looking for a wooden cane, too and came across a new design that I really like. It's called the StrongArm Forearm Cane.

It is probably the most secure cane I have owned. T cradle design shifts the weight from the wrist to the forearm so it feels like a solid extension of my arm. I didn't think that I would like it but once I tried it, was perfect and gave me soooooo much more added stability.

I ordered mine on line at www.strongarmmobility.com. I also did not want to risk a second injury from another fall so this is definately the cane to get. Crutch support from a cane. Who would have thought! They have one called the stout which would be the one you are looking for. Look at it and see what you think.

[r_w]

hmmm, that is pretty darn slick.

[Deltaboy]

Did you find a good stock cane yet. Sledge hammer and Post Maul handles are Hickory and are 36 inchs long You just need to reshape the heads to fit your hand. I put a claw hammer head on my Sledge hammer handle and made an interesting coversion piece. :thumbup:

[brucered]

i have a http://www.gastrock.de/ for hiking. interchangeable ends for snow or rock.

very well made, very classy looking, hard to find though. mine was purchased NEW thru a used site (not ebay) for $20, very similar to this one:

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/gastrock-hiking-staff-95099.aspx

http://www.duluthtrading.com/services/image.aspx?path=/media/images/products/95099/95099.jpg&width=312&height=312

[Deltaboy]

nice site!

[jbaca]

I know you said no aluminum..
this one is aircraft aluminum.. very lite and nice my othwer cane is an deer antlered and very nice but like this Leki better..



http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=leki+wanderfreund&cp=8&qe=bGVraSB3YW4&qesig=tsrc1zYeldbgfggWYEhzzQ&pkc=AFgZ2tnlbi5E1X9oII4SjT-pAPhVx5YEYjqd9YMJ-E_pahfYXw99uWOtkVaziKSek2uA22FNbpu79jO3gOZi3YnTKEe w-kRhjg&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=13634966064363010959&sa=X&ei=m0mKTd6dGofGsAPpsLGDDA&sqi=2&ved=0CDgQ8wIwAA#

[jkingrph]

I went to the local farm supply and picked up a couple of rake handles, and made a couple of hiking staffs. They could easily be cut off to make more of a cane length, but no bent handle.

[crankymoose]

I just picked up one from http://www.fashionablecanes.com/ a heavy duty model in Zebrano wood the difference between it and canes you find in most drug stores is like night and day, sort of like the difference between a disposable razor and a custom razor yes both will get the job done but one is much heavier duty and looks and feels a whole lot better.

They also have walking sticks with swords or flask in them as well as decorative and collapsible canes with weight ratings of 180 for some, 250 for most and 400-500 for heavy duty models.

[Shakey-and-twitchy]

Every time I go to Panama I look for canes carved by locals, the wood is gorgeous and have unique designs.
i gave my doctor one with a pregnant woman.
I have Birds, snakes, and one with a very strange looking cat.
They seem to be harder than hickory.
they appear to be walking sticks rather than canes.
If someone thinks they can draw a pistol before being dropped by a cane as any reasonable distance.

Well good luck

[gaseousclay]

should I ever need a cane in the future I will be using one of these:

http://www.yourprops.com/movieprops/default/446e6b7579d8e/Back-To-The-Future-2-1989-movie-props.jpg

Biff's cane from Back to the Future II

http://www.deepfocusreview.com/reviews/images/wolfman3.jpg

from The Wolfman

[bhorsoft]

+ 1 on the Brazos Walking Sticks canes. Unfortunately, I'm required to use a cane, so I need something sturdy and comfortable in my hand. As much as I like the eagles, brass balls, fists, fish and other handles, they just aren't comfortable for extended use. I just treated myself to a Bocote one since I really don't want an ugly cane, either. Here is what I ended up with:

http://cdn1.bigcommerce.com/server2600/7fd49/products/1775/images/6248/_BEN3379_B__88022.1342477727.275.500.jpg

[Jawaburger]

Here are the ones I am going to get. I am planning on shaking one of these at the neighbor's kids some day!

http://www.lollysmith.com/wlstac.html

[MrMurphy]

Odd, it quoted wrong.......mine is a Brazos Walking Sticks model. Didn't catch it till now. -Edit


Make that a second.

Mine has traveled quite a ways with me, as the more disposable version of canes i picked up in Dublin, Pisa and Venice.

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

Besides being a great conversation piece, if and when I need use of a cane (either as a result of my MS or some other ailment), I’ll use my ole' trusty oak walking stick/cane that has been with me since the 80’s (Volksmarches and Countries visited). :thumbsup:

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My walking stick/cane with hiking medallions (stocknagel), from top to bottom.

FRONT
Berlin – Hauptstadt (capitol), of the DDR (a rare medallion,but they do show up on the ‘bay’ at times and in color too). I went to East Berlin back in the 80's on the Duty Train leaving Frankfurt (yeah...we had to be in Dress Green Uniform during our whole visit).
Germany
Holland
Spain
Liechtenstein
Canada
Alsace, France
Frankfurt / Main, Germany
Lourdes, France
Austria
Ascona, Switzerland
Budapest, Hungary
Somerset, UK (England)
Switzerland

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Side View

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BACK
Venlo, The Netherlands (Holland)
Feldberg, Germany
Prague, Czech Republic
Vatican City State (Rome, Italy)
Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
Heidelberg, Germany
Sark, UK (England)
Beskydy, Poland
Paris, France

PS I'm still looking for Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia, Istanbul, Turkey and Sofia, Bulgaria (and I'll even settle for just the country) stocknagels.

314344 "The best, the most exquisite ['vehicle'] is a walking stick [/cane]; and one of the finest things in life is going on a journey with it". Robert Coates Holiday