swordsticks

Walking sticks armed

A swordstick is a concealed weapon—a blade hidden inside what appears to be a walking stick or cane.

Popular among gentlemen in the 18th and 19th centuries for self-defense, the sword draws from the hollow shaft when needed.

Also called a sword cane.

He unscrewed the handle to reveal the swordstick's narrow blade.

weaponry

concealed weapon

Firearm kept from sight

bladeFlat cutting edge
stilettoThin-bladed knife or heel
daggerShort pointed stabbing blade

self-defense · thrust · parry · sheath · steel · rapier · assassination · dueling · sharpened · hilt

accessories

gentleman

Courteous, honorable man

caneStick for support
VictorianOf a prim era
dandyFashion-obsessed gentleman

handle · fashionable · elegance · carved · ebony · promenade · formal wear · top hat · waistcoat · pocket watch

literary

Sherlock Holmes

mysterySomething unexplained or unknown
thrillerSuspense-driven narrative genre
espionageCovert intelligence gathering

intrigue · Victorian fiction · secret agent · villain · melodrama · pulp · adventure · assassination plot · Conan Doyle · swashbuckler

collectibles

antique

Old valued collectible

auctionCompetitive public sale
collectorOne who gathers items
museumPublic exhibit space

replica · restoration · provenance · rarity · valuation · display case · artifact · curio · estate sale · authentication

Opposites

concealment vs. openness of weaponry

swordsticksbroadsword

Wide-bladed cutting weapon

longsword · saber · cavalry sword · katana · rapier

weapon vs. non-weapon walking aids

swordstickswalking cane

Handheld ambulation support

walking stick · crutch · trekking pole · white cane · shepherd's crook

weapon concealment

swordsticksbroadswords

Wide cutting weapons

longswords · sabres · drawn swords · claymores · katanas

Family

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated PG