A nice design with an excellent sword, but the designers failed to take into account the height of an average male, as the cane is at least 3 inches too long. In addition, it's quite noisy.

For the most part I am happy with the blade, the handle and case, but the "cane" did not have a rubber tip so it slipped on concrete, and did very little good on gravel surfaces. After I stopped at Walgreens and purchased a package of 4 rubber cane tips it did do well on all surface.

I have owned this sword cane for several months now and it has exceeded all my expectations. It is a functional and comfortable cane, with a black wooden body and beautiful red cord work near the handle. Beneath lurks a lethal, exceedingly sharp, double-edged sword. The bottom end of the cane is covered with a flimsy, plastic tip which is glued on and removable with a little effort. A commercial 7/8ths inch rubber tip, available at most hardware stores, is a perfect replacement. I feel very safe on our evening walks, without appearing to be an armed vigilante. It is a great buy and a beautiful, but lethal, walking aid. I recommend it without reservation.