Cold Steel Heavy Duty Sword Cane: My Thoughts - Preparedmind101

[@seanbautista2606]

I’m 5’9. I needed a cane for a while since I broke my foot. I learned that a properly sized cane makes a big difference. My leg has since healed and I no longer required a cane for medical reasons. I got the cold steel heavy duty cane and after a while, I cut it down to the proper size for me. It just made a big difference and makes it easy to carry and comfortably lean on. I highly recommend sizing the hollow scabbard to the right size for you. Feels great! Awesome sword cane!

[@mirageycq]

What is the maximum cut length you can make without touching the tip of the blade? Thanks.

[@seanbautista2606]

@@mirageycq sorry it took long for me to respond. I just recently saw your question. I measured it, found that you could cut the tube down to 30 inches and allow adequate room for the tip along with room to stuff a little styrofoam for rattle mitigation. The overall length of the cane sheathed would add 2 1/2 inches of handle and rubber tip to your tube length. For example a tube cut to its lowest functional length of 30 inches would make for a 32 1/2 inch cane over all. I cut from the bottom (tip) end of the tube.

[@garaidher]

A gentleman never draws his sword unless he means to do harm

[@dick_richards]

@Patrick Henry Draw his sword upon another* come on man!! Lol ;)

[@brittakriep2938]

But you need some training.

[@slc308]

What if he is training.... Or sharpening and performing care and upkeep?

[@drhotchkiss]

I'm not a gentleman

[@dipyourcar]

More old school reviews like this 💪

[@jeffslaven]

Nothing says chick magnet like a sword cane! 9 out of 10 John Wicks for me!

[@alanmerritt4307]

😂😂😂😂

[@billb3374]

This is like the old days. I like it.

[@MongoSumo]

I'm with you brother. Good to see our boy like this.

[@billb3374]

@@MongoSumo it really is good to see. It brought a huge smile to my face when I saw the title.

[@pgandy1]

I have an early model with a carbon steel blade, I can’t remember which probably 1055 as CS uses that much of the time. I carry a cane every day, wouldn’t leave the house without one. My favourite is a Cane Masters as it’s more versatile than a sword cane. As for proper length, I’d say that would be whatever the user prefers. I live in the mountains so when going in the opposite direction the ground isn’t the same as it was when I came. My length is 37” but can use one ±1”. The HDSC is about my max, I’m 5’9”, as I can still set on the handle as a make shift seat. I carry a cane by the shaft just above the PoB most of the time. I never considered the HDSC for the field. I don’t go there much these days. I found a shaft in the field helpful. I found that a Cane Masters is helpful getting me out of deep holes or climbing steep banks as I can throw the crook around a branch or trunk and pull myself up. My blade came sharp and still is after 15(?) years. I find a wrist strap important as it allows me to drop the cane when both hands are needed and then easily reclaim the cane. I’ve given up on the commercial ones as UV light deteriorates the elastic. As for blade length, after all of these years I still don’t know, and have come to the conclusion it depends on the immediate circumstance, which of course will be unknown starting out. A long blade is good when the target is closer to the ground. For walking the city streets I prefer a shorter blade if I anticipate muggers. The only time I’ve needed to draw was when 2 dogs decided to make sport of me. I was carrying a Windlass Knob Handle Cane, about a 27-28” blade, that night. I used the shaft on one and the sword on the other. I didn’t draw blood, neither dog could figure out how get past the point. Someone, I think the owner, rescued their dogs in short order. The CS HDSC has the best cutting blade and will cut the usual backyard targets with no problem, but I question how effective it will be when clothed, limiting the target area. A thrust is faster, harder to black, and penetrates easily particularly through clothing. Thanks for the review. The first I’ve seen involving the SS version and you put a more particle light on its usage than most I’ve seen who just imagine how the situation, usually combat, would be and how they think it would be handled.

[@kevinmurphy65]

Likewise. People carried swords for thousands of years and in a pinch will most definitely back off any bad guy.

[@CanadianPrepper]

An All American walking stick!

[@justindearmond1]

i bought mine back in 2010 after i broke my back the second time. needed something to help me walk so and im a big guy (6ft 220lbs) so i needed something sturdy to hold my fat ass up...figured if i have to have a cane, might as well have a sword in it. looked until i found Cold Steel (that was my first introduction to their line up, loved them ever since, mostly). It fit the bill nicely. Never had to use it for anything but walking but still cool. Never know when some strigoi will pop up.

[@Krunch7zero]

I purchased mine about 10 years ago directly from Cold Steel, I assure it was near razor sharp 👍🏼

[@jerseydevil7895]

Outstanding sword cane. Meant to be used primarily for thrusting and slashing. The " tube" is absolutely heavy / strong enough to kill an animal or person with a head strike. Made 2 improvements : Comes with a plastic end cap , which is slippery. Had to cut it off, which took alot of work, as it's glued on. Basically, used a screwdriver between cap / shaft to pry it loose. If you're cutting it down to personal size, the cap goes with it. Replaced with heavy duty rubber cane tip, I believe 1" size. Just twisted on and stays by friction. Next, bought a plastic shower curtain rod cover, (tube with lengthwise slit) cut to size and slipped down in the tube to protect blade edge from rubbing on the metal when inserted/ drawn. Don't make it too long or blade won't seat properly. Mine was sharp enough out of the box, for intended use. Able to carry mine legally, in Florida, with concealed carry permit. Looks like an ordinary cane in use. Usual high quality Cold Steel product. I own several sword canes and this is the only one with a Real sword blade. Discreet and deadly. Plus, the cool factor is off the charts. Highly recommended.

[@BorderCowboy66]

I bought one and have been using it ( need a cane ) daily for about a month. I carry it in urban and outdoor use and am very satisfied with it and recommend it.

[@stevenmontez2985]

1. I love The Strain, such a great show! 2. I bought this sword cane a few years ago when I broke my ankle and used it for a few weeks. It was very sturdy and stable for my use and definitely a sticker. Still got it sitting in back of my closet for my next injury or when I get older, lol.

[@gadsenculpepper4868]

I want to thank you again for inspiring me to tinker and mod my tools...to seek out quality and have fun...10 years later still rocking my bk7 lol thanks again Chris

[@GAR85120514]

Decent blade. Had one years back. Sharpened it with a 30 ×1 belt sander with proper belts. It cut bottles, jugs and tatami quite well.

[@ianmcklatchie4390]

They are not just illegal: they're banned. We can't buy, sell, lend, rent, make - or, even send for one of these. I live in a terrible country - UK!

[@a661992]

That’s what I used in mine is a silicone spray on the rings. Comes out like butter Great zombie tool and blunt trauma as well lol

[@markrobinson2849]

Enjoyed the video Chris. But I really wanted to see you whack something with the cane sword.

[@notanundercovercop8851]

I'm on the fence about getting the quick draw or the heavy duty. I'm leaning towards the quick draw as I feel like the smaller one is a bit more reasonable and practical.

[@ryanhamley4161]

I had water on the knee Bought this puppy to help me get around Done no cutting yet but I appreciate Cold Steel For making it God bless you all

[@MrMann703]

I don't mind their rapier style one, poking holes in things is fun, and holes leak air or liquids

[@nomad753]

My uncle has a bad knee. I'm definitely gonna get him one. Thanks for the review!

[@raphlvlogs271]

why they never came up with the idea of having a sword cane where the handle can be attached back to the sheath the other way around and made in to a long headed spear?

[@buckeyebunnyhunter]

Mine coming tomorrow. Always wanted one and can’t wait to get it. I have the Ken onion so i hope I can get it sharp.

[@barrybaldwin5535]

I have the original "Work Sharp" & have sharpened machete blades by anchoring the blade & free handing the sharpener with no fixture on it.

[@garry-garaidhbryant-obriai6700]

Due to recent back surgery I have had to put away my firearm; being a former Olympic fencer in need of getting a cane for walking. Nice to know of this option.

[@wmgthilgen]

I've had this cane since it was first available, some year's ago. And still utilize it as my supposed walking cane. In all the year's i've had it and tote it around; I've only been in the position of brandishing it once. When I present it to the fella, he bolted in the opposite direction. Ok, it may not slice paper as some will or would. But then, skin isn't paper and skewing someone is far worse than slicing them. So there is that.

[@coolaidmachine3]

Great job on the review. I live in the desert and we have plenty of snakes so this would work great!

[@everettplummer9725]

Stainless steel is not a good choice for swords, or blades of length. Simple metallurgy cannot make it hold a edge, without hardening it to a brittle fragile piece, to shatter, or break easily. Stainless blade lengths, should always be kept short as possible. Now the blade design on this one, is really strong. So maybe it can run through a few ribs, no problem. I wouldn't try heavy bashing, or hitting hard objects. It's designed to jab, and doubled edged to make it harder to avoid. That's what they are made for.

[@9unslin9er]

I own quite a few of their machetes. My strategy is to get a clamping jawhorse. Then just run one of those Smith carbide sharpeners upside down along the edge.

[@The4cp]

I fought a chubacabra once. After I hit it I ran away. It was unharmed. They may be invincible.

[@bobthompson4133]

Love my ken onion belt blade grinder. First time I had sharp knives by my hand

[@darc1027]

Badasserory! Love it! Can you get a hold of the cold steel version of the "Ras AL Ghul" sword cane from the Dark Knight movie?

[@kuzinit2374]

Mine came sharp , and I used a carbide v sharpener and ceramic v sharpener , worked fine

[@phraktl]

Enjoyed the review. Seems to me, one could stipple between the o-rings to improve the grip.

[@GaryBowen73]

biggest problems I had with mine are the damn O rings....they would not stay on it and would roll up and down it as I tried to pull it in and out!

[@JohnB-dr8sk]

Nah, you don't need a Work Sharp to sharpen one of these. Just treat it like a long machete or an axe to sharpen it. Grab a Lansky Puck, lay it on a work bench or a stump, put on heavy leather gloves, and then use the Lansky Puck in a circular motion along the entire edge. Follow it up with one of Lansky's large fine sharpeners which have hand guards on them and wallah- a sharp sword cane.

[@Elrond_Hubbard1]

Pretty cool, although I'm thinking it'd be better off with a cylindrical steel rod with a sharp tip for bashing and stabbing.

[@stppearson825]

I like to hike with a walking stick. I prefer a walking stick that would be longer than a practical cane. You can grab a longer walking stick anywhere along its length to get it to work for you. The extra length is advantageous going downhill where it allows you longer reach to help with balance. If I wasn’t going to actually need it as a cane for mobility, I would leave it as long as possible.

[@samwilliams9374]

Where did you buy yours cold steel don’t have any

[@robertvondarth1730]

I wouldn’t sharpen it near the handle And I would put notches in the spine near the handle to create friction, as your hand may slip forward

[@bass2mouth544]

Awesome video brother

[@blackswordshinobi]

Mr Preparedmind 101 if dont want kill him you use the cane as hanbo strike chock and joint lock and bone smashing the whole thing is weapon hidden weapon and yes for walking stick

[@arthurshoemaker2172]

Where can I buy one

[@Saintlawrence100]

My HDSC is good enough…but the balance is terrible…would prefer a taper in the blade…maybe a blood groove to eliminate front heaviness…I used an epee blade for a sword cane…best blade I’ve ever used for this application…lightning fast for thrust and recovery…but I rate the cs sword 🗡️ cane 7 out of 10.

[@hostilemgtow603]

How much weight does the blade have in terms of its slicing power 🤔🗡⁉.

[@craigm8884]

Hi chris do you have a tormek sharpener and if not why not is there a down fall to a tormek?

[@thehairywoodsman5644]

NOTE; silver only works against werewolves !

[@jacobbcox1985]

Is there going to anymore JX2 3V runs going to happen?

[@evocati6523]

If a guy on a sandbar with a big knife says he'll take you on with that sword cane, don't do it, it's a trap

[@johnfutchkoiii7752]

I've wanted to get one of these

[@williambrandt5860]

I've gone through TWO of these and I'm waiting until they are in stock to order my THIRD! WHY am I on my third sword cane? I use them as my go to weed wacker/brush wacker ! I do a lot of walking and I won't settle for anything else!!! BTW...I need a cane for my back surgeries and take it everywhere...AND I KNOW HOW TO USE IT !!!!!!

[@jerrynewman1380]

I been up to Columbus Ohio before at the airport..I liked Ohio an I'm from Georgia..but Ohio is cold an 2 years of snow caused me to leave an come back to Georgia...

[@Kens_knives]

Thanks for the interesting review!

[@jasondarling8427]

You would DEFINITELY be better off with this than without out...especially in wooded areas adjacent to heavily forested areas, Mountain Lion attacks are seemingly becoming an issue for hikers and people exercising... bike paths as well are ambush points for them... you would only have half a second or so to react

[@steely_mike]

Cool review. I think cold steel has a walker version coming soon

[@VagueMemory]

pre-ordering

[@ashsmall8103]

u should review the tops nata it is my favourite big chopper and it just performs so bloody well cant recommend it enough

[@powerplay4real174]

It's wack that they changed the Blade Steel to a Stainless Steel from 1055 Carbon Steel. 😞

[@preparedmind101]

Yeah that was disappointing

[@jerrynewman1380]

I can't get cold steel on the phone to order anything..looks like their gone an I like their knifes. Tell me how to contact them

[@thomasbunner5214]

Just look up Cold Steel online. A dozen companies sell their products

[@mohammedcohen]

...normally only the first 1/3rd to 1/2 of the sword was sharpened to razor sharpness...

[@barrybaldwin5535]

I own the "cruciform" cross section blade cane, but it's only good for poking holes. I can't buy your model in Mass anyway.

[@CKlegion7272]

Hi Chris, cool vid as always 👍🏻 Greetings from Netherland

[@dulce0403]

Do you have the Thai machete still?

[@jimmyj4811]

Here is your 1,000 likes! Good video, but you didn't mention any rattling.

[@garyjohnson1970]

Forget ninjas, ever run into rabid fox, with mange!?! Wish I had this....wouldn't have been in that tree for an hour.....crazy little critter. Had one last year, wouldn't let me get my mail!!

[@jorgefernandez6407]

So now I have to get a CS sword cane!

[@jparker5397]

😎Cool video!!. Fun Again!!!!. Keep it up!!!. 5👍👍👍👍👍!.

[@lockoutking9233]

Its fuckin sharp as hell keeps an edge for a long time and is top quality i removed 1 oring buy it youll love it

[@jlindsay5038]

You told me those were illegal considered concealed weapons back in '98 now you go and buy one come on Chris what's the deal

[@Smashy2009]

Highly illegal where i come from (Europe)

[@jamesshaw1602]

Just limping through life and all of a sudden: WATAHhhhhh!

[@tikkidaddy]

Would much prefer the older carbon steel version. CS used to recommended Dow 55 Oring lube to protect the rings

[@palexanderrice]

IMO weapons like this aren’t really suppose to be sharp. cane swords are more designed like a rapier, for fencing style fighting, to pierce, not slash, kind of sword.

[@robertvondarth1730]

It’s a stab and slash(poor) , but I agree. The point should be narrowed as well

[@junichiroyamashita]

The original are like this,but were considered poor weapons,even in those times,one that was "similar to a sabre in shape,capable of cutting and thrusting" were the one considered very effective.

[@JohnB-dr8sk]

Nah, Cold Steel got this one right. For self defense, you want stab and slash capability. I think this is a good compromise, and if you watch the Cold Steel videos on this, they illustrate the slash capabilities very well.

[@christopherdaniel5919]

I have the Night Watchman. (A slightly cheaper version of the Cold Steel cane.) 1060 high carbon spring steel. Not sharp at all. More of a rapier than a chopper/slicer. I coated the top 14" of the shaft with 2-ton clear epoxy, then wrapped it with black paracord. (It's not going anywhere.) But I have MS. Need a cane I can trust. Not a novelty. A tool. 🤘😏👍

[@adonikam1]

Good video but man I wanted you to swap that small tree!

[@joeykerr5517]

That reminds me, I never finished that show lol. Pretty cool though. I still prefer that Steven Segal can you have or had. I almost bought it, still might.

[@jwesley235]

They've been discontinued for a couple of years, good luck.

[@joeykerr5517]

@@jwesley235 Well that sucks.

[@jwesley235]

@@joeykerr5517 Indeed. After a few months of looking I did find one for sale on eBay at close to the original price.

[@jayc8136]

merchant chris for next skyrim game

[@leemcgann6470]

Since cold steel was bought out i think they need to bring back the quality! Sharpen the BLADE! Cold Steel USED to sharpen the edges of their knives

[@greyballer1671]

Hot as a spoon in hunter biden's house?

[@RamBowMike]

The problem with swords are state laws! Most states have prosecutors pushing 10-yrs terms for people found with swords outside their homes..... Swords are only lawful on your own property in Michigan and most states... Cannot even legally transport a sword by motor vehicle.... (Must be shipped via postal service)

[@ThePaPappy]

You can always go with the next best cane, a combat cane. Check our some of the vids on line and according to everything I've heard you can even take them on airplanes also, under the US ADA act nobody can ask you why you need it even if you look like Lou or Arnold in their prime ! (That info via "Cane Masters")

[@RamBowMike]

@@ThePaPappy Anybody can carry a combat cane made of wood, its just a stick... Sad how states hate free citizens to carry knives and swords.... They fear metal....

[@ThePaPappy]

@@RamBowMike Yep, copy that ! I have a CCW permit and could carry a .454 0r a .500 if I chose to but PA says I can't have an automatic knife !

[@tomcatt998]

Wouldn't take much 2 cut it down to the size ya need

[@jaesonhunt1616]

Wait no guitar music. Why not?! Lol

[@kevinschmith9379]

Dude you may think it’s funny but just the other day ninjas 🥷 came at me and my friend, and us with out a sword cane 🦯

[@therealbigfoot3076]

You have more stories than Walt Disney

[@mikeogden5256]

I’ve had a few

[@kongandbasses8732]

Now waiting for a Chris Tanner Ultra Heavy Duty Sword Cane. Come on, you can do it... #22aday Stay safe everybody, and stay blessed. Greetings from Germany! (...where sword canes are banned as a "concealed weapon"....)

[@thomasbunner5214]

Jokes aside. I keep my sword cane in my car. If I ever need to walk some distance a stout walking cane with a blade would be quite nice to have available.

[@justindearmond1]

carry mine in my trailblazer next to drivers seat on floor. just in case.

[@MrTimmmers]

Hit anything with that tube, it's toast. Thin weak aluminium. Loads of folk did that, one on YT.

[@greyballer1671]

Do crips and bloods rise to the level of middle school safety level?

[@nuancolar7304]

Needs a Hattori Honzo stamp on it...any bad guy would run when seeing that.

[@joeyjones9041]

I guess I'll leave the required "Is Will dead?" comment.

[@joevincer8337]

There's sharp then There's real sharp!

[@pennfootball71]

The old days they took a stone and moved it across the blade

[@mgkoenig69]

Looking forward to this!!!

[@jeff346]

Anyone walk one thru a metal detector?

[@genetvideos]

Don't walk those woods, ladies.

[@charlesborum3910]

I am a old Cav vet you could give it to me I could use it for hog hunting lol

[@bobdunn4179]

Yup, putty cool!

[@hawkknight4564]

I love mine.

[@redsorgum]

I legitimately use a cane because of walking issues, but here in commiefornia, I can’t carry one of those sword canes around.

[@NHRebelsthoughts]

where do you get one

[@RamBowMike]

Same here in Michigan... Getting caught with a cane sword is a 10-year felony.... and thats what the citizens will get too!

[@mugensamurai]

Why does this guy sound like an Elvis impersonator?

[@laterdudesaint]

I used my sword cane one night.