Good review. Enjoyed your video thanks for posting p

Just got mine today. It is PHENOMENAL. Until it’s in your hand you don’t realize how perfect & awesome it is. Added some grip tape up top & another section down in the lower third for added grip & control. Getting hit with either end is GONNA HURT! Also added a rubber 5/8” cane tip (has a metal washer inside) for more traction on slicker surfaces - used just a touch of super glue on inside of rubber tip.

Too many umh’s

Even after 12 years this video is current and informative. Blackswift is still in business and this video made me decide to purchase a Raven. This video describes very well the unique properties that make the Blackswift Raven such a comfortable and effective cane and tool. I had been eyeing other lightweight products, unaware of Blackswift's existence, and stumbled onto this video by chance. My Raven has arrived a few weeks ago and is just as light, versatile and effective as stated here. An excellent, ecxeptionally balanced and comfortable walking cane and a very fun tool to swing around. Thank you! Of the current Blackswift lineup I'd recommend the Raven over the Raptor and the SL. The Raven has a smooth polymer ball (like in this video) and it gives a comfortable grip when used as a ane. Raptor's mace head would probably be more uncomfortable. the Raven's solid fibre glass is more durable, although I'm tempted to later purchase an SL for the even lighter weight, but the Raven is light enough.

Thanks! Your video was one of the reasons I finally bought a Raven. It arrived today and I can say the first impressions of the weight, balance and usability are great 👍

Great walking stick,got the one with the mace head.so light and strong. Very friendly people too. Had it send to the EU,took one week.

This a Great Self-Defense Cane! I have a Review on my Reflex Flow channel as well; This Walking Stick is easy to swing, it is light fast and packs a lot of power for an elegant looking Cane. It is also great as an around town Cane or hiking tool, great product!

I have the Raptor. Very happy with it and how it handles. Great for Vigny Cane/Bartitsu.

Good strong stick

2021, video recomendado por youtube, de un canal muy random, espero estés vivo y bien

I love Cold Steel and walking sticks in general … but this stick looks fruity

Excellant very important steps clearly demonstrated. Thanks

I can't help but wonder with the tip's diminutive size, if it would stop a determined attacker. And yes, I own one. The Raptor.

I had seen these online, but I’m now sold after your review. I’m going .to order a couple. Thanks!

I enjoyed the review sir. 👍🏼👍🏼

I know this video is old but I'm not seeing many reviews on this knife. I love my Spyderco Yojimbo so I'm curious about this wharnie from the same designer. Do you still like this knife ?

Too much damn talking! Let's fkkn go already dammit!😒😒😒!

I prefer titanium

Thank you for this review !

How are they for grappling and throws?

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I like this cane but the ball head is way too shiny for me, so I picked up some 5-inch black round balloons and cut some of the nozzle off and stretched it over the head and did it with a few layers. the rubber at the bottom is not the best but it says a half inch but it is not it is 3/8 of an inch. Looks amazing now and works very well as the grip actually has grip now with latex. If you own one give it a try, I am sure you will like it.

I just received mine a week ago I was looking at the tip when the cane just slip through my closed hand and the round handle hit the concrete floor leaving a small scratch. My neighbor was looking at my cane this morning when she not knowing rub the shaft against the concrete step taking some of the black paint off. SmH

I have the Blackswift Raven and carry it with me at nights when walking,. The first thing I noticed was how solid it is....Just very stiff solid fiberglass....and the ball end is like welded on there. If you ever got hit with it in the head, well...I hate to even think about it...Like getting hit with a high speed billiard ball. It's just a very formidable weapon that doesn't look like a weapon. I'm 6'1" so, it's a little short for me to use as a walking stick, but I just carry it more like a riding crop. Combined with a tactical flashlight to blind your opponent, this thing would be devastating to an attacker, short of carrying a gun, but it's flat black and looks deceptively thin, so nobody would ever really notice it in the dark, and it really doesn't seem offensive....I love self defense tools that don't look like self defense tools...Good for stray dogs and other animals you'd like to keep at bay as well....Gives real peace of mind. Fine product.

Come back to youtube!!!

GENIUS....UR USING IT BACKWARDS! PRECISION BALL END STRIKES.IRISH HERITAGE

Truly brilliant product, and great customer service.

I like how concealable the 4 inch model is. And it's super light...

I like the victorinox recruit.

Good video!

I just found one online for 34.99. I had to get it. There's no way I can say no to a 6 inch zytel at that price, lol.

Excellent video and demonstration of product...I'm at the age where I need assistance of cane at times but my African Walking Stick attracts too much attention. I purchased it years ago mainly for which you have stated as legitimate reasons to own a product just as this. I more recently purchased a 42 and 54 inch Sjambok, which is light fast, as a defensive tool, if god forbid I had to use as such, if I felt my life and safety was in danger and as a last resort, as my mind could think and register, in a quick changing dangerous moment, to the best of my abilities, however the bending of it does not support my weight to well as I walk around....this seems to be more appropriate and practical for its uses. Thank you very much! ( btw, I have Parkinson's disease and it's seems times some " certain individuals" see me as an easier target to take advantage of....this walking type of walking assister gives more confidents to walk around in public without fear...)

Its TOO pimping, not TO ... Why he says HMMMM all the time?

I look fashionable too

I ended up purchasing one last year. Not quite as much heft as I'd like, but overall it's quite reliable. The end strikes remind me of a sjambok-esque strike: not gonna necessarily knock a guy out, but it's going to hurt and leave a mark.

Ive tried e-mailing BSS couple times years apart and I never get an answer back. Therefore Im not ordering one. Beware people.

in the military, i dont think so

strong?

Reminds me of the slim stick

I own 3. Two Ravens (Wood and Shiney Polymer) and a Raptor Mace I've customized. I use one of them for walking everyday. I'll probably get a SL Polymer handle also.

love the name and design. at times I travel with a smaller walking stick for the Dog. People never look at walking sticks twice. they're applications for self defense are seriously underestimated. Definitely would like one of these. Raven;>☆

United Defense Premium Adjustable Walking Cane

Steve P.... I have the Cold Steel Slim Stick, and , I do not use it much, because it feels too light and flimsy, to be used in a fight. I have a Raven with Polymer head on order, but not received it yet. In the meantime, I have, for years , carried a CaneMasters 39 inch Hickory crook. It has the snake head and I carry it Crook forewards. So far, I have not had a problem. I did purchase a City Stick some years ago, and gave it away, to a shorter friend. I am 6 ft 3 inches, and Unfortunately Cold Steel City Stick is too short for me. I have recently seen adverts, for a polymer Crook Cane, that comes as 39 inches, and has segments you can saw off, to suit your height. But before venturing into that, I will try the Raven.

Really good review though. Super in depth and your blade spinning was sweet

You remind me of Mac from from Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia. Which isn't a bad thing

almost 5 year old video and still very accurate today. Take the Super Tinker add saw have the FieldMaster, basically the Hunter you carry but with Phillips instead of cork screw. of course for texture need to go ALOX. I know a lot of people prefer the Famer but honestly replace the can opener with pruner blade (the best small knife blade in my opinion, prefer over the pen blade) for the Harvester, best SAK EDC for me... big blade, pruner blade (two unique blades cover more tasks) with awl, bottle opener, saw. if they would just bring this back with scissors I would buy three.

Cold Steel walking sticks are probably better.

It would be great if you review and share your thoughts on the Cold Steel Irish Blackthorn Walking Stick. Is it more like a club than a stick?

My favorite for the woods is Farmer with the saw. I carry a Pioneer alox every day. Giving Spirit X multitool for the men in my life for Xmas. Classic is lighter on key chain than Leatherman Micra -- everyone loves that one.

I purchased a Raven several months ago due to a shoulder and leg injury. At 74, I really wasn't too interested in the martial arts capability, purchasing it for its' light weight and "elegant" appearance. I've shown it to several seniors who refused to use the old-man looking hook cane. Mine has a wooden ball head, which makes it look less threatening, but I know how to use it, if necessary.