I use a cane every day. Problem is when I first started watching some self defense videos, and training with mine, I broke the cheap piece of crap one the VA gave me.
Then they gave me this real stupid heavy steel one with an adjustable end. Works ok, but I NEVER use it. It clinks with ever step. Though it's weight, and strength would make for a formidable weapon, it's weight would make for slow moves.
I got myself one of those long shepherd crooks at a farm store, and cut it down to size. Very sturdy, and looks like a normal wood cane, but beefier. Been using it for years now. I can beat the crap out of it, and it has never cracked or broken yet. Easy to replace if it does.
Then they gave me this real stupid heavy steel one with an adjustable end. Works ok, but I NEVER use it. It clinks with ever step. Though it's weight, and strength would make for a formidable weapon, it's weight would make for slow moves.
I got myself one of those long shepherd crooks at a farm store, and cut it down to size. Very sturdy, and looks like a normal wood cane, but beefier. Been using it for years now. I can beat the crap out of it, and it has never cracked or broken yet. Easy to replace if it does.