cane sword

Walking stick weapon

A cane sword is a blade concealed within a walking stick—the handle pulls free to reveal a sword while the cane's shaft serves as a sheath.

Popular in the 18th and 19th centuries as a gentleman's hidden weapon, cane swords now appear mostly as collectibles or costume accessories.

Many jurisdictions classify them as illegal concealed weapons.

Related

gentleman · Victorian · Victorian era · hidden · sheath · duel · self defense · elegant · stiletto · secret · handle · thrust · disguise · clandestine · assassin · pommel · steel · ivory

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Opposites
concealment

cane swordbroadsword

Wide-bladed cutting weapon

longsword · greatsword · claymore · cavalry saber · battle axe

weapon formality/purpose

cane swordceremonial sword

Ornate blade for rituals

dress sword · Excalibur

weapon design philosophy

cane swordbastard sword

Medieval blade, flexible grip

arming sword · gladius · falchion · rapier · cutlass

Family

cane, sword, canes, caned, caning, swords, swordsman, swordsmanship, swordfish

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG