any cane sword folks?

[migmaq]

was curious if this is legit vintage or novelty , approximate age , and origin , it has that been there done that look , cant place the markings , the rubber bumper im sure was a addon ,not sure what is under it , any thoughts are welcome

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

When asking about a knife or sword, tell us what you know about it to help us get better answers.
How did you get it?
Any story told about it by the seller?,
What did you pay?
etc.

My take on it:
Not new, probably a novelty souvenir.
If I had to guess, mid-20th century.
Rubber tip was placed over the ferrule.
Looks like it was used, but they can fake age and use.
My guess is India production.

 

[Daniel Fairly Knives]

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/wwi-cold-war-indian-made-sword-cane-lot-of-2-92195-c-62f4c28a55

 

[migmaq]

When asking about a knife or sword, tell us what you know about it to help us get better answers.
How did you get it?
Any story told about it by the seller?,
What did you pay?
etc.

My take on it:
Not new, probably a novelty souvenir.
If I had to guess, mid-20th century.
Rubber tip was placed over the ferrule.
Looks like it was used, but they can fake age and use.
My guess is India production.

Thanks , I know nothing about it , it's at a local pawn shop, one of their other locations , they are asking $100 , they will xfer it to my local branch (they have a chain of 8 locations) free of charge but I do not want to bother unless im interested ,but I do not know anything about them

I will call tomorrow and see if they have any info or provenance to it , just thought if it was legit it would be a nice addition , I didn't mention cost in OP because some sites frown on throwing values around

 

[horseclover]

Still sold today, a novelty item from India, Windlass Steelcrafts, Atlanta Cutlery sells them.

 

[DrRollinstein]

Probably better off buying a modern one. Cold Steel make a few that are LIKELY worth the price, just based on what Cold steel generally puts out in regards to overbuilt items. And the company Dragon King has some fancy ones on kult of athena, though i cant speak to exactly how high end they actually are.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Certainly not worth $100.
You haven't filled out your profile, so we don't know where you live, but sword canes are illegal in some places. ( just in case you were going to carry it)

 

[migmaq]

WV , and i dont carry a cane , was looking for it as gun room decor , if it was antique and presented better in person i may have gone for it but , im taking a pass on it

 

[Kriss Lopez]

From the photos, it definitely has the appearance of an older piece rather than a modern novelty, but it's difficult to say with certainty without seeing close-ups of the markings. The overall wear and patina look consistent with age, although those can sometimes be reproduced. The rubber bumper is likely a later addition and may be covering the original butt plate or pommel, depending on what the item is. Clear photos of the markings, any serial numbers or maker's stamps, and the areas under the bumper (if it can be removed safely) would go a long way toward identifying the origin and estimating the age. Those details are usually the key to determining whether it's a genuine vintage piece or a later reproduction.

 

[horseclover]

From the photos, it definitely has the appearance of an older piece rather than a modern novelty, but it's difficult to say with certainty without seeing close-ups of the markings. The overall wear and patina look consistent with age, although those can sometimes be reproduced. The rubber bumper is likely a later addition and may be covering the original butt plate or pommel, depending on what the item is. Clear photos of the markings, any serial numbers or maker's stamps, and the areas under the bumper (if it can be removed safely) would go a long way toward identifying the origin and estimating the age. Those details are usually the key to determining whether it's a genuine vintage piece or a later reproduction.

It is most certainly a modern (1960--->) novelty.

Believe it, or not.

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