Canes, walking sticks, and training.

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I have struck upon a more or less brilliant plan that might mollify Dad somewhat:

He likes the "covert" aspect of the hickory stock cane. He also like a particular knife blank from Jantz Supply, so I'll be getting him a "Bo Peep" cane from Tractor supply, cutting off the excess length, and fitting that to the Jantz blank. I'll do the same for myself so we can train with the same tools. This is all dependent on his quick and thorough recovery, of course.
 
Keep in mind that the crook end of the cane can or should be shortened as well as the length, if your training finds that to be in the way and that the tip can be "tapered" if desired.
I find a 180 degree turn of the handle to be about the max I can use and a shorter handle may provide an even more aggressive short stroke.
A speedy recovery to your Dad.
 
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THe cane from Tractor Supply has a fairly pointy recurve, but I can see what you mean, Doug. I'm not afraid of trimming it, or doing whatever it takes to make it more user-friendly.
 
I needed a cattle cane to use on my dad's farm but after reading this thread and a few more threads on using a cane for self defense I ordered a Seymour Hickory House Handle Cane from Rural King.

It came today and I can say that it's the perfect size and weight to use on both cattle and for protection.

It's nothing fancy but it's not too heavy or light, very stiff and has a nice finish to protect the wood. It also looks like oak and not hickory. It's 38" from the bottom tip to the top of the crook and is a little over 1" in diameter. Since I don't need a cane to walk I'll probably keep it at 38".

I liked it so much that I have two more on the way, one for my 84 year old dad and another for me to keep in the truck since this one will be used to separate beef cattle. I'll have to get a rubber tip for the one I'll keep in the truck.

Thanks
 
I've need a cane on and off for many years and my go to cane is a hog cane. It looks like the cattle canes mentioned above. Very sturdy and nice heft. I also have several blackthorn walking sticks and dressier canes. Good luck and best wishes for your father's health. tom.
 
I need one to walk most days due to a spine problem that can't be fixed. I've made several sticks, but my favorite I made from a hickory sapling. I cut it green, cured it for two years in my outbuilding, then sanded and stained. It has a good heft and makes a great first line of defense against troublemakers. I drilled two holes in it, one about one near the top and another about one quarter from the bottom. A length of parachute cord allows me to hang it over my shoulder when not in use. I thought about drilling out the bottom section and filling with lead, but that would look really bad in court.

I think the best looking sticks are maple.
 
SPD arrests 70 year old man for using a golf club as a cane

http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2025568804_spdapologyxml.html

Although you cannot see it on the video, the officer says the 70 year old man swung his golf club at an aggressive manner at a stop sign. After the case got media attention, the arrest and criminal conviction was voided. I am surprised the article makes no mention of ADA issues, although I suspect that was a factor in dismissing the criminal actions.
 
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