Walking stick?

[jymbee]

Great info in the recent coyote thread. Several mentioned carrying a "walking stick". Do you stick folks fashion your own, or is there something commercial that's available you can recommend?

 

[k0ua]

I have always just found a likely little tree.. I had an old sassafras one for many years. Post oak would be good I would think Hickory maybe better... but anything would be better than getting bit... Of course they say that almost any gun is better than a sharp stick:laughing:

James K0UA

 

[jinman]

I don't know how I ever beat Bird on this post, but I'm sure he's gonna recommed a [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Walking-Cane-Chestnut-hardwood-authentic/dp/B002O5TBAO"]Bubba-Stik[/ame]. About anything you whack with that hame ball on the end of the stick will be convinced to go away.:thumbsup:

Also, a popular wood for walking sticks here in Texas is Crape Myrtle.

 

[Lloyd_E]

My buddy ordered a "walking stick" from the USA...

It is a cane/stick with a 24-30" high carbon 1055 steel blade inside, sharpened both sides...

Like this one;
Cold Steel Heavy Duty Sword Cane Aluminum Shaft 37-1/2" Overall - Knifecenter.com

 

[k0ua]

My buddy ordered a "walking stick" from the USA...

It is a cane/stick with a 24-30" high carbon 1055 steel blade inside, sharpened both sides...

Like this one;
Cold Steel Heavy Duty Sword Cane Aluminum Shaft 37-1/2" Overall - Knifecenter.com

"Back, Back, I say Vermin or I will run yee through!":laughing::laughing:

Would not be the first time someone though of one of those.!

James K0UA

 

[Artisan]

Cold Steel Irish Blackthorn Self Defense Walking Stick - BUDK $43.99

BlackSwift Sticks - walking stick self defense $49.95

Cold Steel 91WAS - African Walking Stick $23.31

Not just the money, I am liking the African Walking Stick, I bet ya it will Sheleighlea an attcking african clear back into the stone age should an animal from Africa, or a coyote, come at you!

 

[Artisan]

"Back, Back, I say Vermin or I will run yee through!":laughing::laughing:

Would not be the first time someone though of one of those.!

James K0UA

James that is not a bad idea, MAYBE, so if an human comes at you, and you put up the cane they will grab it, unknowingly, they are grabbing the sheath to a sword, they will unsheath your weapon for you BUT, they now have a staff...

It's cool no matter.

 

[20 20]

I actually do wood carvings and one of my favorite things to make are walking sticks. I have made them with eagles, deer, raccoons, hummingbirds and other things. I can't think of the exact length off the top of my head(50'' or so).

 

[Artisan]

Might I suggest you post some pics of your carvings?

 

[creekbend]

My buddy ordered a "walking stick" from the USA...

It is a cane/stick with a 24-30" high carbon 1055 steel blade inside, sharpened both sides...

Like this one;
Cold Steel Heavy Duty Sword Cane Aluminum Shaft 37-1/2" Overall - Knifecenter.com

I think that in some States, that would be considered a "concealed weapon"? Perhaps, it would be in the Buyer's best interest to check in regards their State Law Enforcement Statues. There may be also local ordinances to consider. Just a thought? The reason that I mentioned this, is because a fellow worker of mine years ago had one behind the seat of his pickup and he was charged and convicted.