Lookit What I Found at the Antique Store!

[Joshua M. Smith]

Hello,

A nice cane:



Far as I can tell, it's a blackthorn cane. The handle is antler or bone, and hooks very nicely. It's even articulated on a hinge joint to help this out!

The entire cane handles very well; it's on par with any sword I've run across, and better than many.

Whacked myself with this and with my jo staff to compare; this thing hurts a LOT more. Also, it bends but I cannot break it.

The tip is missing from the bottom and I hope to find a copper or brass one that works, and the handle was beginning to come off. I put it back on, but the only antiqued wood screws I could find have the wrong heads. I have an idea of something that make work even better and look great to boot.

Regards,

Josh

 

[JShirley]

Interesting, Josh. I'd be concerned the crook is a weak spot for striking, but definitely a conversation piece.

John

 

[JimStC]

Very nice find! They are great to have around.

Jim

 

[Owen Sparks]

(quote)...Also, it bends but I cannot break it.(/quote)

Yep, it's blackthorn.

 

[Owen Sparks]

I would exchange the loose handle with a simple ball so that you can effectively thrust with either end. I would also replace the missing metal tip with a modern rubber one for two reasons. It is a lot easier on hardwood floors and is less likely to slip out from under you. If you must use metal a short piece or copper pipe of the right diamiter can be adapted to fit but again, it is really hard on floors.

 

[bainter1212]

That is a nice cane. That being said, you whacked yourself with multiple canes? Did you videotape this very scientific procedure?? Lol

 

[Piraticalbob]

Just use a piece of brass or copper tubing on the end for a ferrule, and put a rubber cane tip (available at any pharmacy) over it. Replace the cane tip as necessary.

 

[Deltaboy1984]

Great find.

 

[ThorinNNY]

Sweet!