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I just ordered one of the medium-weight stock canes from enasco.com. I definitely plan to trim the crook - perhaps other modifications will be in order. We'll see.
 
Got my cane yesterday. It seems like a good length, but definitely too much crook. I also need to put some kind of finish on it - I think I saw some posts earlier in the thread about linseed oil. I guess I need to do some research on this. Any suggestions?
 
Plenty of options, a light stain like golden oak looks good, and you can also put semi gloss poly coat over that.
 
The varathane spray looks quick and convenient. Any tips for getting an even coat? My first thought is to hang it up and spray from all sides.
 
If you guys really want to know how to use the cane for self defense just watch some of the old re runs of the Avenger series on TV, Steed always used a cane or an umbrella, I can't remember which because I was too busy drooling over Diana Rigg!

Or be a real tough guy and get a crutch, remember the movie, "Day of the Jackal"

Or a real man and carry a staff,,,like Little John and Robin Hood!
 
If you use linseed oil get boiled and you may want to get some Japan drier to mix with it. A little linseed goes a long way and you want to make sure it is dry between coats or it will get gummy/tacky.
 
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If you use linseed oil get boiled...
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Yes, boiled linseed oil. That's my preference as the varnish/polyurethane type finishes chip and scratch eventually. The boiled linseed oil finish is easy to touch up small areas and keep on going. That's why it was a preferred gunstock finish for a looong time.
 
I have to pitch in. I saw a cane masters used 6-7 years ago. I am a stick fighter. Once I realized they would go through the airports i use my black belt cane extensively. I have used it a couple times against redneck friends out of control. and was allowed to completely control the person without undo injury. Canes , flashlights, kubatons tonfas big knives. My friends have opened my eyes.
 
OK, I just finished boiling open the crook of my stock cane - no problems. Now I need to finish it. I like the idea of the boiled linseed oil, but someone posted a few pages back that it takes many months of regular application to fully impregnate the wood. :( Or is it just that it is an ongoing maintenance of the wood?
 
I usually use raw linseed oil... One coat a day for a week, one a week for a month, one a month for a year, once a year forever.

Just rub some on, then buff off a while later. It's easy and almost addicting. Wood will glow after each application.

J
 
You have to be particular about your stock canes because they'll run up batches in different woods for the economy.
 
One worked out fine for Bat Masterson. I use a metal cane. I also carry a 4" assisted opening knife. When I go somewhere where they don't allow my .45, i still have my cane and knife. If I go somewhere where they won't allow my .45 or my knife, I still have my metal cane. It is good for self defense, and quickly breaking collar bones. :)
 
my cane

take a composite golf from the thrift store.
cut the head off .
i have a sharpened spike down mine-
30" long. simple handle.
put together its a spear.
the handle supports a sling and launches arrows.
cheap light easy.
 
Shanksalot:

Your cane probably meets the definition for a sword cane (swords needn't have edges). While legal in some places, it may not be legal where you are.... Check yer laws before you get an ugly surprise.

Otherwise, nice innovative use of materials!

J
 
take a composite golf from the thrift store.
cut the head off .
i have a sharpened spike down mine-
30" long. simple handle.
put together its a spear.
the handle supports a sling and launches arrows.
cheap light easy.
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got a picture of that? :scrutiny:
 
gardenin angles

so i'm cripped up with fibromyalgia. 55 - i live by the park in downtown phoenix. doc #059789 -no convictions since 1974..and yeah-i still fashion shanks. and the local park is much like the old prison yard these days..
now all i need to do is walk over to the pharmacy, get back with my agitation pills and a malt liguor. past the loose pit bulls, and whatever other brand of threat that one can encounter in the hood..and i stroll past all kinds of cops all the time. i'm going about my lawful business.
i got other things to stick in the composite shaft. or just have in my back pocket.small gardening blades
and nasty little rakes ..a 4" masonry trowel.. its good for a flail type weapon also. or just clip the tip ala punji stick,. -
keep your small spearhead on a keychain -slip that on the shaft -
we're just talkin bout shaft.
point was -a nifty cane is a sawed off golf club .
 
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i live by the park in downtown phoenix. ...
and the local park is much like the old prison yard these days..
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I'm hearing that Phoenix is one of the most dangerous cities in the US right now.

If I lived there, I'd probably be carrying a rocket launcher in that modified golf club. :scrutiny:

It's an interesting concept. I'd also like to see some pics if you can arrange it.

I'm curious about the 30" length, though; seems short for a cane. I'd need 36".
 
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