My Bladerigger walking stick arrived

[cbgold]

James just made me a special order rigger coated walking stick. The stick is made out of a 36” long piece of rattan topped off with a wooden ball for a hand grip. He then coated the entire stick and ball with his rigger coat. The ball and top 1/3 of the cane were done in a two tone black and cobalt blue color, while the bottom 2/3 are strictly black rigger coat. The effect is not only beautiful to look at but very practical. The beauty of the rigger coat camouflages the weapon potential of the walking stick, while at the same time giving it a very easy surface to grip that will not slip or turn in the hand. Made out of rattan, the stick is very light which lends itself very nicely to escrima and arnis techniques. Some canes are just plain too heavy and slow for these techniques but this one whips right through them. The price was very reasonable and the workmanship like all of the James’ products was superb. I’m 50 years old and have never been stopped anywhere, including airports, for carrying a walking stick.

 

[MrG]

A Bladerigger walking stick?! SWEET! What are the chances of seeing a scan of it? ( Although you did a great job of describing it!) Did you have to wait long for it? Is the wooden ball real heavy? I'm thinking of getting one for my dad for Christmas...

TIA!

 

[RGRAY]

Is the price a secret?

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RICK LEFTIES UNITE




[This message has been edited by RGRAY (edited 26 October 1999).]

 

[cbgold]

The walking stick cost $175 and I think it was worth every penny. If you price other custom canes you will see that this is right in line with their costs and cheaper than many. Since this is a primary carry weapon for me this is one area that I will not outcheap myself. I want something that will last, look good, and be there for me when I need it. I'm sorry but I don't have a scanning capability. I think there are some pictures of the rigger coating at the Bladerigger web site and I know James does it in different colors. The ball at the handle end is not very heavy. I wanted a light but strong cane and this fits the bill exactly. Too many canes I've bought or looked at have been too heavy for the kinds of arnis/escrima techniques that I practice. This one just whistles through the air. As for order time, it took about a month becuase James had to special order some of the components. So if you want one for the holidays I would suggest you talk to him soon.