Sword canes are a product of a day and age when firearms weren’t particularly reliable, especially in inclement weather, and all you had was one shot.  Gentlemen were expected to know how to defend themselves and be ready to do so at any moment.  Dueling was in vogue, having been handed down over the centuries between warriors locked in mortal combat to a courtly ritual of challenge, counter-challenge, and then combat to either a first strike, or in some cases to the death.  We like to think our modern age has done away with the need for dueling, but we have never done away with the need for self-defense.  We’re not as civilized as we like to think, and sometimes it may be necessary to defend oneself and those in your charge with lethal force if necessary.  Swords might not be nearly as effective as modern firearms, but consider how quick the Sword Walking Staff is.  In a flash, you can have this sword out so quickly that’ll give any potential assailant pause.  This is an elegant weapon that would make either a fine display in your sword collection, or as a practical implement of self-defense to take with you hiking or taking a walk in the park or in the city.  The black laquered Japanese motif of this walking staff is exquisite in form and function, and will be a dramatic response to any threat that may cross your path.  Unveiling the blade alone will be enough to deter most assailants, and is sure to give you some peace of mind knowing you have an option should the need arise.