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I happened across this thread, and I think you already have tons of great advice here, much of it I'd have given myself as a disabled cane user. I occasionally use twirls as warmups and to keep joints limber, but I don't personally like it at all for any kind of defense as you could drop it or...

Hi guys, I know I've only posted a couple of times in the distant past with questions, but this thread somehow popped up in my email today, and it was an interesting read so I thought I'd respond. I'm a. visibly physically disabled with a mobility impairment b. young but not a trained martial...

Sorry about the super late reply; just wanted to say thanks for the solid suggestions. I'm definitely going to put some time and budget into all of that, I think.

Interestingly, I had never considered developing skills using it as a poker instead of your standard blunt instrument. That actually opens up a lot of potential. I do agree with you that stress testing what you intend to use can be problematic. If I was going to stress test something, I would...

Just wanted to pop by to say thanks, I know it's been a minute. Will definitely be looking through these posts further. I see some of you asked about things a disabled or more enfeebled person could do with a cane, as opposed to someone who is more physically able. Thank you for that.

Thanks for linking to that, I will check it out! Interesting point on the different species that might go under this heading, I didn't consider that, thanks! That kind of database is just the kind of thing I want to learn more about, as well. Thanks! I knew rattan was used in a lot of...

Hi guys, First of all thanks to all the great replies in my previous thread here regarding cane recommendations. It was all quite helpful and insightful. I know some of you make hiking staffs or other sticks as a hobby or business, from what you've said, and I am sure some of you also...

I picked up a similar model from United Cutlery (Cold Steel does make a few of my favorite knife models despite their rather gimmicky way of advertising) that is pretty cool. There's no doubt it is sturdy... I guess I just occasionally feel like I'm using the same thing every single day and I...

Always like to see stuff in action, will check these out thanks!

That makes a lot of sense, actually. I wonder if the process just wasn't too refined when carbon fiber bike frames were just coming on the scene. If I could get two carbon fiber canes I'd test one, but they're usually rather pricey if you want just something to beat on for strength tests.

Wow, I had no idea there could be an allergic reaction! I tested a carbon fiber cane for about one day before I returned it--for the price I just didn't want to stick with it--and everything was fine. But I am not sure one day is enough to gauge a possible allergic reaction or not. Thanks to...

Just a general thanks to everyone so far for being so friendly and helpful in my search. I don't have the footwork necessary to succeed at martial arts myself thanks to the disability, but I like to study it as a hobby.

I thought it was probably a bit too inexpensive for that. It's also not very heavy, and I had a feeling most hickory canes (though I've never handled one to my knowledge) were likely a bit denser/heavier, given the strength of the wood.

No doubt! I have a couple names for some of my other canes, it's always a good idea. I have an old sword-cane called Lawrence. ;)

Sounds interesting! Thank you for reaching out. I will hopefully have some time to interface with you tomorrow.

Haha,I might have exactly that cane. Definitely have one from TSC, for about that price. Did not know it was hickory!

Thanks for sharing your experiences! I'd be happy to send you a couple of messages later when I get a bit of time to compose them. I actually like the look of straighter canes, but I have never tried to use one for support. I wonder if it might hurt to press down on them, I am not sure. The...

Thank you very much! Hickory does have quite the historical reputation, from what I understand. I wish I had the resources to test multiple sticks to destruction because I'd like to do it myself. I've been looking for videos that test canes, but of course it is not really a subject many have...

Hello everyone, I'm posting here since I thought people who might practice with sticks or staffs might have some good recommendations. I am disabled from birth and must use a cane to walk. I have a few, but I window shop a lot as a hobby and I like the look for a lot of carbon fiber models...