Carving my own "Combat Cane"

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maury

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I've just acquired an unfisished hickory cane, a bit over an inch in diameter and about a yard long. My winter whittling project is going ot be to convert into a "combat cane," or at least into a more practical stick to legaly carry around and hope I never need for any other purpose.

Anyway, I would appreciate any suggestios as to just what to carve away. For example, I have seen some of Canemasters canes shaved down into what they call a "tear drop" shape; is this practical, or can I expect it to weaken the cane?

Also, suggestions in the way of carving grips? Checkering? Sharp points along the legnth?

And hay, is there a surce for furrells? OK, I probably spelled that wrong - ya know, the metal tips for the end? Maybe something a bit heavier there?

Any suggestions much appreciated - Thanks!
 
Yes, you spelled 'hey' wrong.:)
Any carving or whittling will weaken a cane to some extent, be careful. As for grips, checkering, etc, go for whatever you like, and what you think you can do well, just don't take off too much material.
I have a CaneMasters Standard cane, without any grips or fancy stuff, and it suits me fine. You might want to add a sharpened 'beak' to your crook, as this cane has.
I too would like to find a source for ferrules, my Cold Steel Walkabout has lost its. Crutch tips are pretty easy to find, though. Hope this helps.
 
As a person who must use a cane to walk I will
advise all to use a crutch tip rather than a metal
tip on any cane they own. While metal may sound and
be more durable I can tell you that they are a fall
waiting to happen! Crutch tips are cheap when
compared to restorative dental work !!:eek:
 
Maury,
I like to use a Dremel Tool with a small sanding drum to mill shallow channles on all four sides. I start about 2" from the tip milling channles about every 1" in an alternating pattern. I'll even take it into the crook area to facilitate control. I like to cut the crook so the horn is on the outside edge. After that I'll sand it all back down and lightly apply a mix of mineral oil and wlanut stain. Ater that's had a day or two to dry I might hit it with some steel wool and slather on some mineral oil. You can see a pic of one in this thread on SDF
Stay Safe,
Clyde
 
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