kabar TDI cane vs United cutlery cane

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Kabar
aluminium tube
39'
2.2 LBS

United cutlery
injection molded nylon with fiberglass reinforcement
39'
1.88 LBS

Which one would you take?

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Depending on wall thickness of the aluminum I think the nylon one would be more robust. Thin aluminum is easily dented.

I don't know the price for either one but that should be up there as well.

If the kabar is thicker high grade aluminum then that changes things.
 
shinyedges said:
Depending on wall thickness of the aluminum I think the nylon one would be more robust. Thin aluminum is easily dented.

I don't know the price for either one but that should be up there as well.

If the kabar is thicker high grade aluminum then that changes things.
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The aluminium is 5052-H32 and the tube wall thickness is 1/8"
Reviews say the black coating is easily dented (sometimes even come dented)

The nylon cane is less flexible than the polypropylene models which is positive

Price kabar around $90 (cheapest $75), united cutlery around $35
 
marcinek said:
I'm confused. Are they sword canes or do they turn into knives or something?
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Nope, just a thumper. If you are some where that all weapons are prohibited, it's an option. My grandfather had a cane, not to walk with, but because he was in his 90s. The only hand gun he had was a big, heavy .357 mag.
He could really swing that cane!
 
Of the 2, I went with the Kabar because
1 - I collect Kabars
2 - the extra 6+ ounces adds to the impact if swung
3 - I found a nearly unused one for $25

If buying new, I'd go with the UC version because
1 - cheaper
2 - doesn't conduct electricity

What I went with for general use when I need to use a cane?

A 60 inch long, 1-1/2" diameter eye-hoe handle for $12 + shipping because
1- cheaper
2- greater reach
3 - my wrist prefers the walking stick grip over the traditional cane grip
4 - can be used as a bo staff

They also come in 2" diameter. They can be cut down to a shorter length if desired. I have a 48 inch version for the rare times I fly.

I use them primarily for balance for when my knee decides to act gimpy.
 
Akcir said:
Nope, just a thumper. If you are some where that all weapons are prohibited, it's an option. My grandfather had a cane, not to walk with, but because he was in his 90s. The only hand gun he had was a big, heavy .357 mag.
He could really swing that cane!
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So nothing at all to do with knives. Got it. :thumbup:
 
I have both and normally carry the United Cutlery cane. Both are excellent canes and both are a good choice. The reason I don't use the KaBar is that the checkering on the shaft can be a bit rough on the hand if you are swinging it, the weight is enough that I feel I am sacrificing too much speed when doing multiple strikes, and because it bent when I was busting up a pumpkin - not much, but enough to annoy me. The United Cutlery cane lighter, faster, and still packs a heck of a wallop, at least when I use it on a heavy bag
 
I have a KABAR. Tough? It's been run over ! Not by me. A standard length is 36".KABAR is 39" so I could cut it to the 38 " I need. As I heal and use it less it's become a truck tool along with my BK-7 , etc. Aluminum ? I'm a metallurgist and I couldn't find a titanium cane ! Tape or gloves solve the cold handle problem.
 
Mine is steel. Made from an old lamp post. Bright gold color and the screw top allows a heavy decorative head. As a weapon it would be superior to a large knife.
 
I went through several canes before I got a hip replacement so I consider myself a minor expert :p

For walking purposes its hard to beat the basic adjustable aluminum cane. The one I had was rated to 300lb load which was a higher rating than some that were 250lbs. Cheap and easily adjustable and very light weight. Wouldn't be really good for personal protection.

My next favorite was the Tractor Supply cane that is called a whip cane I think. Its designed for animal herding. One inch diameter hardwood. It doesn't come with a tip but I went to WalMart and got a properly sized furniture leg tip. Since its designed for animal herding its very heavy duty. However, the handle is a bit small so its not as ergonomic to actually use a a cane. Its also much heavier as a normal cane. Its nicer looking that the plain old aluminum cane in a rustic way. You have to cut that yourself to the right height.

You can also get an identical 6 foot long "sheeps crook" if you prefer a walking stick style although it might look a little odd in an urban setting. Its basically a bo staff with a crook. The biggest advantage to these is that they are very cheap (15-20 bucks). They are much heavier than a regular walking stick.

I was about to order a bariatric cane, which is designed to support heavy weights; some of them up to 500lbs. I'm not THAT big but I wanted to try it. I never got around to ordering one and haven't needed to regularly use a cane since my hip replacement. I would imagine by their very nature they are heavy duty.
 
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