sword cane

Disguised walking weapon

A sword cane is a walking stick or cane with a blade concealed inside.

Twisting or pulling the handle reveals a thin sword.

Once fashionable among gentlemen as discreet self-defense, sword canes now appear mainly as collectibles or costume pieces.

They're illegal to carry in many jurisdictions: He was arrested for carrying a sword cane.

weapon

blade

Flat cutting edge

  • rapierSlender dueling blade
  • steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
  • sharpFine-edged, or astute

hilt · thrust · parry · duel · swordplay · stiletto · edge · pierce · stab · draw

elegance

gentleman

Courteous, honorable man

sophistication · Victorian · Edwardian · dandy · distinguished · aristocratic · gallant · suave · tailored · formal

concealment

hidden

Kept out of sight

clandestine · inconspicuous · undetected · unsuspected · deceptive · subtle · stealthy · discreet · unassuming · innocuous

antique

vintage

Quality from past eras

relic · ornate · engraved · carved · ebony · mahogany · brass · silver · ivory · patina

walking-aid

crutch

Mobility aid for injured

handle · shaft · ferrule · grip · ambulatory · promenade · stroll · gait · sturdy · ergonomic

Categories
Opposites
concealment/deception

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Wide-bladed cutting weapon

battle axe · ceremonial sword · what you see is what you get

lethality/harm potential

sword caneharmless

Causing no injury

walking stick · mobility aid · crutch · cane · white cane

purpose/function

sword canewhite cane

Navigation aid for blindness

walking aid · assistive device

Family

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

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