Recommendation? Sword Cane Repair

[Fieryabyss]

Looking for repair recommendations for a Cane sword that belonged to my Grandpa.

The black enamel on the exterior is chipped and the only thing keeping the blade from rattling around inside was some shredded newspaper. Thankfully the blade is sharp and free of rust. Additionally the blade and brass fittings are tight with no play.

I’ve looked at some enamel options and some foam cylinders to protect the blade, but I’d appreciate any advice so I’m not further harming the cane and having to fix my own repairs.

 

[Fonedork]

I wouldn’t change a thing

 

[fishface5]

I dunno about the enamel, but if the channel for the blade is round you could get a wood dowel of the same diameter - only needs to fit the point and about 1/3 of the blade - and cut a V for the blade to fit into easily and then slide the dowel into the bottom, with glue on the bottom of the dowel so it will stick in place. But: if the blade needs to be aligned in a certain position for any lock or latch to work, make sure the dowel is positioned to allow that before the glue dries, don't glue until you know it will work!

 

[SimplyMinded]

Can we see it?

 

[killgar]

Are there any markings on the blade? Or anywhere else?

If you haven't already, I would advise determining what exactly you have (the maker) before attempting any DIY "repairs". If it's even possible to find out who made it.

 

[Fieryabyss]

So for the delay in responding and thank you for all your comments so far. Here are the requested photos. Cane is 3’ long with an external diameter of 1” and an internal diameter of 7/8”.

 

[SimplyMinded]

Those are pretty common and not old, United Cutlery is still in business selling similar canes. Stainless steel. This is good and bad, bad because it's not a Victorian Era antique, good because whatever you do to it it'll always be worth about $20-$30. On the plus side these are pretty functional as a sword insofar as what you'd use a sword cane for which is stabbing and fairly functional as a cane if you have the rubber tip but be warned- a cop isn't gonna be fooled for long if at all. United actually makes a number of much better sword canes now, this one was probably 1990s
Push 2-3 inches of styrofoam into the scabbard to stop the rattling and JB weld+ file the blade joint if it ever gets loose. A little auto black touch up paint and you're ready to go. Found the same cane online, $34. My condolences on your Grandfather, the fact that he had something this cool says a lot to us knife folks.
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[The Zieg]

My condolences on your Grandfather, the fact that he had something this cool says a lot to us knife folks.

F Fieryabyss additional condolences here, too. Your grandad sounds like a kindred spirit to most of us here, and a real class act. Fix up that sword cane and display it with pride!

I have a small collection of swords and I display them next to my desk in a tall ceramic umbrella stand I bought online. They don't cost a lot and if you ever get the urge to have a small collection of walking sticks and canes, the sword cane will have pride of place.

 

[Triton]

Those are pretty common and not old, United Cutlery is still in business selling similar canes. Stainless steel. This is good and bad, bad because it's not a Victorian Era antique, good because whatever you do to it it'll always be worth about $20-$30. On the plus side these are pretty functional as a sword insofar as what you'd use a sword cane for which is stabbing and fairly functional as a cane if you have the rubber tip but be warned- a cop isn't gonna be fooled for long if at all. United actually makes a number of much better sword canes now, this one was probably 1990s
Push 2-3 inches of styrofoam into the scabbard to stop the rattling and JB weld+ file the blade joint if it ever gets loose. A little auto black touch up paint and you're ready to go. Found the same cane online, $34. My condolences on your Grandfather, the fact that he had something this cool says a lot to us knife folks.
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This. Not old, not valuable except to you in remembering your grandfather. (which is all that really matters)