How about this on the trail?

[bushcraft]

I see allot of talk about a having a staff or cane on the trail to aid with walking.

Would this be a good idea? I though doubling up as a weapon for wild critters is a cool feature.
Cold Steel Heavy Duty Sword Cane Aluminum Shaft 38-5/8" Overall
made from 1055 Carbon steel, a little over 24” in length and 5.5mm thick

 

[Rupestris]

Not legal in Michigan.

Check your local regulations before buying.

I have no training with swords and would probably end up cutting off my own leg while using it in close quarters with a nasty critter.

 

[vector001]

in my experience, a staff would be much better for crossings and such.

zip-tie a knife to the end of it if you need something long and pokey in a hurry.


if you decide to go with the sword cane, my humble advice is to wrap it with line to protect you from the cold, if that is a factor.

vec

 

[jw2n]

Check out Pat Crawford's hiking staff.

 

[Carolina River Rat]

Get a cold steel Assegai or Boar Spear. Full length staff with very definite pointy pokey feature.