There is an old saying when it comes to gun fights, “The fastest draw is to have the gun in your hand when the trouble starts.” This applies to a knife, stick, or cane. I call that a “Combat Ruse.” Younger, stronger attackers might make the incredible mistake of thinking you are easy prey, to find out all too late that you’re not.

This can be used to your advantage because your appearing to be weak might be the edge you need in a physical confrontation. If that bothers you, then you will have to get over that. The thing is, even if I am not limping, people hold doors for me, let me go first through doors, etc. I have bad knees, and sometimes they hurt so bad I have to break out my cane. I have a pretty snazzy cane that I carry sometimes. Many people don’t like the walking cane for self-defense because it does not go along with their age and attire or they simply don’t want to be associated with someone who may be disabled. Let’s get to the self-defense aspects of the cane.įirst, you have to get over the stigma people have about those using a cane. The hook-style handle can be used for many self-defense moves.

But while a pretty carved cane may look stylish, if you are serious about using it for self-defense the traditional hook or curved handle is the way to go in contrast to the ball-end knob or the right-angle style grip of cane, both of which I own. For generations, the cane has been made in various forms. I won’t tell you which to buy as there are many unique styles and options to choose from, but I want to talk about using a cane for defense. Having a weapon inconspicuously concealed in your walking cane could be a smart move, offering you peace of mind, especially when some street thug tries to mug you. It would be very handy to possess a weapon cane for protection in case you are unexpectantly attacked. I am sure you have seen one of these before. There are also self-defense canes like the popular sword canes that come in many different designs and have been carried and collected by people for years. Back in the early 1900s aristocratic Londoners trained in the gentlemanly use of the cane against street thugs.

Self defence walking canes