Night Watchman Sword Cane - Heavy Duty Self-Defense Weapon, Carbon Steel Blade

I ordered the Watchmen cane sword and I like it very much. Very solid product and sharp as razor blade. I am looking to purchase an other one now. I like original things and the cane swords are very original. Happy customer.

It has weight to it which I believe helps me navigate around. The sword appears to be of quality. I hope I never have to use the sword but I have confidence in it.

At this price point, this is the best value in a sword cane I have found after looking for many years. People that think the blade needs to be sharpened are missing the point (heh-heh); this is a thrusting weapon. As such, the handle design is off a bit. You cannot hold it by the cross-handle, no point control. You cannot hold it by the shaft area, if you hit something solid your hand will slide down onto the blade. Hence, you need to hold it by both areas, at the junction. BUT there is a 'lip' that stops you from getting a good grip. Filing that off makes for a perfect/strong grip with good point and blade control. See pic. I say this as a fencer of many years. Use the point, do not slash away at your opponent. That would be pointless. Also, I'm 6" tall, I cut 2" off for aperfect fit.

I'm really impressed with the quality and simplicity of this cane sword, Don't this you will miss a release button on this cane sword, you don't need it, it stay in the Scabbard/cane shaft very well, it takes a bit of a pull to get the sword out of the Scabbard/cane holder. Its not going to come loose and shake out of the Scabbard/cane. it works very well for me as a stable walking cane as it is, Yes its a little bit haevey but that because the blade of the sword is indeed haevy duty,. Just a great cane sword for the money.

I've painted the shaft because it's very recognized now. The handle and blade are full tang, comfortable and the edge can be sharpened with a stone. It will hold up to swinging, has a leaf point, stainless blade needing minimal care and oiling. You can't find better for the price.

I was diagnosed with MS several months ago. It's hitting aggressive. Tearing me apart. I needed a cane. Got the Night Watchman... 1) It needs to be sharpened.The tip is fine. The steel is strong, yet springy. Put an edge on it. 2) The shaft is excellent. But could use a bit more grip. I coated it with epoxy, then coiled it with paracord. 3) A bit of blade-rattle. This is easily solved by cutting some sponge rubber into 1"x1" squares. Shove them down the shaft. No complaints. I got what I paid for. If I have to use a cane, may as well have the best.

Had surgery and needed a cane. Decided to try something not traditional. It is heavier than a typical cane but not by much. It is very discreet in appearance so it does not attract attention. I had to cut it a bit to get the right height and that was easily done. It does not”click” while using. The blade is fairly sharp out of the box. I didn’t sharpen it more because it is good for its intended use. I have recommended it to others. Great buy

Incredibly pleased with this sword cane. Very heavy duty and just this fact it makes for great self-defense within itself. Being carried every day since purchase, it has been wearing very well despite being dropped, scrapped on concrete steps, etc... It did get a rattle, but a few pieces of packing foam pushed down in the bottom has stopped the rattle; easy fix.

It's exactly what I wanted it to be.

All I expected

I bought this cane a few years ago without the option of it being engraved, which is not a problem. My question is if I can buy replacement O-rings for it because the ones that came with it need to be replaced. Everything else is still in good condition but the O-rings.

I use this as my daily cane, and its solid support. Many sword canes are more just toys with a loose joint. Its appearance looks like a regular cane, so you can take it anywhere without looking suspicious.If I were ever in need of the blade, its a sturdy and long blade, I would use as a foil more than a broad sword. Very well made for the price.

perfectly honest i'm 6'7" and a large man i'v had two canes break on me. this thing works so much better than even the one my Dr. gave me.

The product seems sturdy however the blade is dull and the cane shaft could have been made with a shealth inside the shaft to stop the raddling of the blade.

Mine came with a nice rubber tip.

The cane arrived ahead of time. I was surprised by the thickness of the aluminum tube. It is much thicker and stronger than I expected. I am very happy with it. The cane has enough mass and strength to defend yourself without even using the sword. My only difficulty was in shortening the cane to fit my height. My tube cutter was not up to the task for something this thick. I had to get a PIPE cutter to do the job. I was able to do the job quickly and cleanly and replaced the rubber tip with one from Amazon, though you can probable find one at your local drug store. I am very happy with my purchase and highly recommend this item.

I was reluctant to purchase thinking that this cane was not going to be useful and only for show and tell, but I was wrong. This company is probable one of rare companies that tell the truth. The cane is sturdy and the blade is for real, (I'm not a blade expert). I am going to purchase another for my brother on his birthday.

Many so called sword canes are really nothing more than letter openers hidden inside a wood cane. In my experiance those products do not even work well as canes let alone swords. The night watchman sword cane is very different. First the blade is made of hardened high carbon steel. On one edge it is sharpened from the handle to the tip. On the back side I has an edge that runs from the tip to a point about half way up the blade. The long edge is sharpened, though to to a high degree. It certainly can cut, but it can be improved with more work on that edge. The false edge on the top of the blade is not sharp. Clearly it can be sharpened as it is hardened, but in my view it is not sharp from the factory. The blade itself is 3/16” thick at the handle and it tapers evenly to a point. The blade is held to the handle with star fasteners. I really like this feature as should the blade loosen over time it can easily be tightened. The handle is made of “grivory” which is a reinforced polymer that is really durable. There is a hard rubber tip on the cane which could be replaced with a better, softer rubber tip. The cane itself is a hollow aluminum tube nominally 1” across the top with a wall thickness of nominally 1/8”. There is one note I would make that others have also comment on. As it comes from the factory the sword is very hard to draw from the cane. There are three rubber “O” rings on the handle that hold the sword in the cane and prevent it from coming out unintentionally. These rings do hold the sword in place very effectively. Perhaps too effectively, as older users of diminished strength will certainly have difficulty drawing the sword when they need it. My though on this would be to remove the two lower rubber rings leaving only the one at the very top of the sword in place. Inside the aluminum tube there is a groove cut i the tube to engage the rubber rings. You can feel this when you remove or insert the blade. I believe that one of these rings is sufficient to hold the sword in place and if two of the rings are removed drawing the sword should be a lot easier. Overall this is one of the best most serious examples of a sword cane you can buy today. The only sword cane that appears to be of similar design and price is the cold steel heavy duty sword case. But those are almost impossible to find in stock even directly from cold steel. One of the things that makes this particular cane a good choice is that it looks like a cane. There is nothing that reveals that it holds a sword hidden inside. This brings me to my last point. Sword canes are not legal to carry in public in all but one state. That state is Arizona. In many other states like California and New York sword canes are illegal to possess at all. So if you buy one of these for street carry(and I am not recommending anyone one do that) be aware of your local laws. If you are in the market for a sword cane that is a real self defense tool this will serve you well

I found the sword cane to live up to it’s very high 5 star ranking. I did need to make adjustments to fit my 5’ 91/2” frame better however. At 37” overall, it was too long for me but it’s easy to make changes. First, run hot water over the rubber/plastic tip for about 5 mins and pop it off, Remove the hard foam strip inside the cane that the sword tip sits in. I removed 2 1/2” of the aluminum cane using a pipe cutter—a hacksaw would also do the job—I snipped off 1” of the hard foam insert and slide it back inside. I had some good quality 1” rubber cane tips (from Amazon)for another cane I have and replaced the tip that came with the cane. At 34 1/2” overall length, the cane now fits me perfectly and there is no rattling. One other thing, if you live in an area with cold fall/winter temperatures like I do, wrapping the top 3” of the cane with electrician tape keeps your finger(s) off the cold metal. I am not mechanically gifted, so if it’s easy for me to make these changes, anyone can do it—imo, this is the best sword cane on the market

great sword but can some one tell me how to stop it from rattling in the case

Foot is a little slippery and I hoping it breaks in over time or i will just get a softer one. Slight molding line on the handle that needed a very light filing down for comfort. Needs effort to pull the blade out because the o rings really grab. Blade is outstanding. Edge is fine for a sword and was well oiled 1060, not a stainless letter opener. Buy, buy, buy.

I don't like spending money on myself, but I've needed a cane for few years. Being a big guy, normal canes wear out quickly. I've never spent this much on a cane or sword for myself before, but I took a chance. I have held off writing a review until I was sure. First off, like everyone else has said, the very first thing you'll want to do is replace the "rubber" foot. (Seriously, why would you put that plastic cap on it when for a dollar, it can be usable???) I find the handle comfortable and easy to grip. The blade was fairly sharp. It does rattle some, but there are many ways to fix that, or just simply always walking with the came parallel to your body stops it. (The blade only rattles when your weight presses side to side.) Now people... I have beat the crap out of this cane. I've dropped it down metal grate style stairs. I've taught myself to use it like a staff, and pull the blade out in mid swing. In doing this, I've dropped it on concrete well over 100 times. I've learned to swing the cane around, pull the blade, and slice through a pumpkin. All the while, expecting the blade to loosen or break or bend. It hasn't. I've dinged the aluminum cane part in 100 places, but nothing that can't be sanded and repainted. Keep the O-ring greased and it lasts longer. I bought 6 O-rings for 33 cents each, put them in a little plastic bag and inserted the bag into the bottom of the cane so I'm never with out one. Now that I've beat the holy crap out of this one, I'm saving up for another one that I can use daily. I'm only 5'9" tall, 300 pounds. But this was the perfect height for me, as most canes leave me stooping over a little bit, hurting my back even more. I'm giving it 5 STARS. Even though there are some things that could be better (Come with a spare set of o-rings and a real walking tip maybe?) for this price... i'd give it 6 stars. All that said, there is ONE thing I would like to see different. Because the handle is hard plastic, when you lean it against a counter, or hook it on something, it slides off way to easily. If the handle just hooked down even just a half an inch further, it would change the center of gravity when resting it on things and make it stay in place better. (PS. Almost every blade on my throwing board is a BudK blade.)

This sword cane is the best in my collection as far as actual weapons....many sword canes are nothing more than glorified letter openers.....not the case with this one.....it has an extremely sharp edge and is excellent for hacking as well as thrusting.....sharp on both sides about ten inches from the tip....the blade continues on one side and is solid on the other after that....this solid part can be used stabilize thrusting......the only problem I can foresee is the o-ring that holds the sword part in the cane wearing out.....easily replaced however......if I were going for a walk and really expected shenanigans to occur, this would be the cane I'd reach for........ES

What a self defense weapon also a beautiful cane God help the Villan that tries to mug me with this cane I have he will never know what hit him.

I personally did not like sword canes until my wife got this. I must say that the design and feel are much more than I thought a sword cane could offer. I'm a larger person and the cane is comfortable in use and the blade is solid as well. Well done.

Just what I was looking for! Appears to be a basic cane nothing fancy which is what I wanted. Sturdy- nice blade- Heavy cane. If you just hit someone with the cane it would do serious damage. Good price.

I have 14 canes, and the Night Watchmen SK5 is arguably the best Sword cane I own. I own more expensive and ornate canes but, for fit and function this one stands out as the one that I really could defend myself with, if needed. At 49" it sets a little more up for the taller person, but at least 2 inches could be cut off the bottom for a custom fit. The cane doesn't require unscrewing like other lessor canes but is held in place by tight fitting "O" rings that are easily replaced when worn. Aluminum shaft is very sturdy and the SK5 Carbon blade could be sharper but is not dull. Full tang construction. Worth the investment as a everyday walking cane!

Love this cane. Great for every day use, easy to draw, rarely makes a sound so it's nice and concealed. The blade is perfect sharp right out of the box. Definitely worth the purchase.

I felt vulnerable after breaking my ankle, using a can or crutches. I bought the sword cane thinking it would suffice as a mediocre defense against attackers. I underestimated the value of this. Very well made, sharp, and a formidable weapon. I carry it all the time now. Also, In the tube, it's still a substantial defensive club. I'd recommend this to anyone. FYI, In September, TX will allow carrying a sword or long fixed blade legally. Sharpen your skills and be safe.

I have all of the praise for the night watchman and only one of the complaints, which is the plastic foot on the bottom of it. However that was easily remedied along with being able to adjust the height of the cane. BudK customer service said it cannot be shortened but they are not correct. I needed to shorted it by 1.5 inches to be at the proper therapeutic height for me (I'm 5'9"...). While you cannot shorten it from the top because there's a recess there to except the sword, you can cut the bottom of the cane off with a pipe cutter, just above the plastic foot. The sword does not go all the way down to the bottom so here's about 5 inches to work with (measure before you cut!) For once that is cut off you will find a Styrofoam/rubber type of piece that keeps the sword from rattling. Shorten it with scissors by the same amount you shortened the aluminum Shaft. I replaced the plastic foot with a smaller but grippier rubber crutch foot and it's perfect now.

I use a cane to walk. This is solidly made. The SK5 (1080 American) blade is strong, fairly sharp out of the box. Once honed it holds an edge until you repeatedly drag it across the inside of an aircraft aluminum shaft. The handle is comfortable, it swings in step perfectly with a reverse pistol grip. The handle won't break and unlike Cold Steel's cane, this uses torx screws and bolts to hold the blade to the handle. Neither the handle nor the shaft like concrete. Be advised if it falls, it will ding, dent, get gouged and react like anything else softer than what it hits. The blade is slow to deploy - period. If you're in a pinch, you've better luck swinging it like a baseball bat. The suction created by the "O" rings keeps the blade very secure. even the bad guy will have a hard time pulling it out. Might buy another just to have for special occasions, but, not as an everyday walking cane.

I didn't try to chop down a tree but this cane/sword is well made and I feel more secure.

The cane is heavy duty; the handle feels better than it looks. Overall it's a great cane and sword, I just wish the dual edged blades were sharper.

I wanted to give this product 5 stars and i would have if not for two false advertising elements. 1. The blade is not razor sharp, it is factory edge (i.e. not sharp at all). 2. The "rubber" stopper on the bottom is not rubber, if you know what rubber is. It slips and slides like nobody's business. Other than that I have no complaints about this product either as a sword or a cane. Note: You will have to customize it to suit your personal needs. I had to shorten the shaft by four inches using power tools because it was to tall for my height. I had to replace the "rubber" stopper on the bottom with actual rubber. I had to get the blade professionally sharpened by a local smith because obviously china or budk doesn't understand the meaning of razor sharp. And finally I had to tighten the bolts because it was very loose when it arrived. I use this cane everyday due do an injury to my right knee, and of course I am a die hard fan of swords so if you don't mind doing a little bit of work to make this sword cane your own than this is definitely going to be one you will not be disappointed with.