Appreciate you sharing this experience and very down to earth video,and I'm surprised it didn't hold up to the testing you pit it through and the Aluminum Keeper bent way easier than i expected. Thanks because you didn't abuse it at all. 😊
For that nick, use a black permanent sharpie marker, it will cover up that scratch just fine. Carry it in the woods, it also a great walking implement, with a very good blade. I have one, its been with me for years. And it stands up for test cutting. God solid blade, especially when most sword canes are pieces of crap and won't hold up to one solid hit.
Ok people are not wearing armor. A sharp stainless edge works fine and will back off any would-be attacker. Would we prefer a better piece of steel? Yep, sure would and using this as a template is easy enough to make.
It is a reasonable expectation to need to defend against clubs, batons, and to know how well it holds up to hitting hard targets. It is closer to my default testing for swords than anything else.
Oh boy you’re not going to like the JOEX UA-cam channel Knifes aren’t for stabbing into car hoods and bricks either but he still does it because the information of knowing it’s limits is more valuable than cutting meat in plastic bags
@@Redwolfblog Agreed but how many swords are actually made to do just that and not chip , break or bend ? And there are many but the size and weight would not make them effective in a sword cane role . Doubtful even the Japanese style shirasaya blades could withstand that punishment . These are meant as a concealable self defense weapon not a broad sword the same as a British Fairbairn-Sykes dagger or the V-44 dagger were made to stab not to be a general all purpose knife like the Kabar . And many a tip were broken when hitting bone or metal on the bodies of the German soldiers .
its a sword cane not a machete and baseball bat for bushwhacking, at most you might have to fight off a group of ppl or a pack of dogs and for that purpose its more than enough
I get the argument. I have had, and still do, a lot of blades that can do all the above. More importantly to me, now we all have a better idea of how far it can be pushed. I like knowing that. Nearly been killed a few times when these kind of things did not live up to the marketing.
@@Redwolfblog Sorry...but NO sword is made to be hacking/chopping wood. Tiny branches should be okay, but not larger stuff. Axes can do it all, yes, and maybe short edged weapons like barongs (if they have thicker blades) on very small-diameter trees (using bush-craft to build a survival shelter, for one example), but not swords. At most, swords should be able to handle bamboo: The Japanese test their katanas using bamboo, but never wood (trees). I have 2 of these Cold Steel canes...would NEVER try to chop wood...to me, that's just abuse. My edged weapons (the 2 canes, assorted swords like my Russian shashka, barong, kampilan, etc.) are for "meat" only -- just like the knife I carry as a backup to my EDC firearm. I don't even use the (VERY sharp) knife to open envelopes/packages -- it's meat only! ;-) If I need to chop wood, an axe or a Japanese "Silky" saw (I have 3 sizes) would be my choices (don't use chainsaws!), but never a sword. -- BR
@@billredding2000 Even historically, there are big arguments between yours and my side of the debate. My experience hitting stuff, like steel shields, blocking a very diverse range of weapons...if I am going to carry a blade, I have to KNOW that it can maintain itself against that degree of "abuse". I think your way of approaching the issue is probably very realistic, and it is very smart, but my personal experience is that I need something that can handle more than "just meat", especially in blocking. I have found that the wood chopping is a fairly good stand in for the level of use that I have put swords through in the past...and it is a lot safer than rigging up swinging items to block or cutting on more realistic targets. In a Japanese context, I would be a guy looking for a "5 Body Blade" and not a bamboo practice cutter. if you don't mind my asking, do you have a good recommendation for a shashka or kampilan? I am in the market for an example of both.
Good review. Straight blades require pulling or pushing through a slicing cut, they are meant for jabbing penetration. Looks like you are having fun, going to order one for myself right now.
Only problem with those Cold Steel drop forged knives is since the handle is not covered it will transfer the heat or the cold to your hand . Love the knives just wish they made a provision for a covered handle .
Great video! Do you know how this compares to the night watchman heavy duty sword cane? That one is made from 1060, but there's not a lot of information on it.
I reckon the tip just pops off. Somebody absconded with the remains after the video, so I uncertain. If I remember next time I handle one, I will try to get back to you about it.
Is that cold steel or a clone? I have two of those, and one has a better paint job and a better edge to the blade, and mirror polished and my other one is exactly what you have. From two different websites. Got them years apart and I'm just wandering if I (and you) got a clone or if cold steel got lazy maybe?
Especially since they sold to Gerber, the prices went up and the quality is all over the place. Rather sad, hoping to dip my toe back in and try some of the newer ones soon.
As long as it would hold up for one good use against a two or four-footed predator (God forbid that ever happen) for the price that would be good enough for me. My only question concerning it is, and I've heard it has this tendency, does it rattle inside the sheath/tube when you walk with it. This would thus give away the secret pretty quick to anyone who hears it and would like to know if anyone has any experience with it.
I wonder who would win, were a skilled Bowie fighter and a skilled Sword [cane] dualist to engage? My money would be on the fencer, as they would have more reach than a Bowie. Great vid!
I mean, the whole reason Bowies are popular is Jim Bowie killed a man who stabbed him with a sword cane. Reach only matters if that threat of injury keeps the opponent at distance...I've not sure. I guess that the cane man would have an advantage IF he used both the blade and the stick, but a Bowie guy running up into your space makes the longer reach a detriment instead of a perk.
@@Redwolfblog agree. The accounts of the Sandbar Fight I've read indicated Norris Wright moved in to finish Bowie who'd struggled to a sitting position. Apparently Wright got too close and Bowie pulled him down and killed him. So, I'd have to say, you are right, had he used the reach of the sword, he might've won the fight.
I saw a video of Lynn Thompson cut a hog in half with one stroke. It was still hanging by a little strip of skin , maybe get ahold of cold steel and se if they will sell you a new sheaf
It is a lot easier to cut a handing hog than you might think. One of the reasons I do the testing the way I do, is, in my experience, you are likely to both strike harder long bones and meet such things as shields, batons, bats, and other hard objects. I want to know I can rely on the tool. Most anything will work against a static target that is neither attacks nor defending itself. The mark of a weapon is being able to stand up to those other rigors.
@@Redwolfblog yeah I know , probably didn’t hit any big bones , but still , one shot almost completely through , anyway , I think Lynn Thompson and his guy have a lot more experience then you
@@kuzinit2374 I ain't denying it is sharp. I did all this hoping it would hold up to what it promised. I did not go out there TO break it, and am honestly disappointed.
@@kuzinit2374 I don't want to be misconstrued as giving anybody legal advice. I have been in some situations that this level of survivability would not have served...nothing supper ominous, as that might sound, but I think that, largely, your point would stand. Most "weapons" are carried often and used little. My experience drives my testing, and at least everyone who watches it will have some idea where the...boundaries of use, shall we say, are. I hate marketing that makes you think you will get a lightsaber for $120, when in reality you have a 1 shot tool that will only stand up to moderate use, which is why I do reviews when I can. I would have saved thousands of dollars on broken blades if I had found sources hitting things the way I do. Which is probably why I can't get a sponsored video! Haha.
lol dum dum. try and buy another one? i believe they are not making them anymore. who in their right mind WOULD do this? Did you enjoy spending the money and throwing it away? Why would you destroy such a good cane sword? SMH. that item would raise in value in a couple years.
Not in my hands. I do these tests to see how well they hold up to the use they are marketed for. I am a user, not a collector, and I learned stuff from the testing.
I would argue it was not an excellent sword, but I have broken so many blades I like to make sure I'm getting my moneys worth. There are blades that easily survive my testing, and I recommend those. Gotta break a few on camera to stay honest.
@Redwolfblog Cold Steel never marketed these as machetes or axes. This is the problem I have with a lot of these torture test channels the product was never intended for use as a weed whacker or a hatchet. Try it on rolled mats or pig carcasses for better feedback with usable information.
Appreciate you sharing this experience and very down to earth video,and I'm surprised it didn't hold up to the testing you pit it through and the Aluminum Keeper bent way easier than i expected.
Thanks because you didn't abuse it at all. 😊
I appreciate hearing. Lot of harsh critics around here. Haha.
For that nick, use a black permanent sharpie marker, it will cover up that scratch just fine. Carry it in the woods, it also a great walking implement, with a very good blade. I have one, its been with me for years. And it stands up for test cutting. God solid blade, especially when most sword canes are pieces of crap and won't hold up to one solid hit.
Damn, I was hoping that would be tougher. Perfect reason to proof all of your tools and weapons.
I agree. Nothing worse than carrying a piece of overconfidence.
Ok people are not wearing armor. A sharp stainless edge works fine and will back off any would-be attacker. Would we prefer a better piece of steel? Yep, sure would and using this as a template is easy enough to make.
Weapons are for flesh, agricultural tools are for vegetation. This is neither a machete nor an axe. It's a sword, not a shovel.
It is a reasonable expectation to need to defend against clubs, batons, and to know how well it holds up to hitting hard targets. It is closer to my default testing for swords than anything else.
Oh boy you’re not going to like the JOEX UA-cam channel
Knifes aren’t for stabbing into car hoods and bricks either but he still does it because the information of knowing it’s limits is more valuable than cutting meat in plastic bags
@@Redwolfblog Agreed but how many swords are actually made to do just that and not chip , break or bend ? And there are many but the size and weight would not make them effective in a sword cane role . Doubtful even the Japanese style shirasaya blades could withstand that punishment . These are meant as a concealable self defense weapon not a broad sword the same as a British Fairbairn-Sykes dagger or the V-44 dagger were made to stab not to be a general all purpose knife like the Kabar . And many a tip were broken when hitting bone or metal on the bodies of the German soldiers .
its a sword cane not a machete and baseball bat for bushwhacking, at most you might have to fight off a group of ppl or a pack of dogs and for that purpose its more than enough
WELL SAID !!!!!!!
I get the argument. I have had, and still do, a lot of blades that can do all the above. More importantly to me, now we all have a better idea of how far it can be pushed. I like knowing that. Nearly been killed a few times when these kind of things did not live up to the marketing.
@@Redwolfblog Sorry...but NO sword is made to be hacking/chopping wood. Tiny branches should be okay, but not larger stuff. Axes can do it all, yes, and maybe short edged weapons like barongs (if they have thicker blades) on very small-diameter trees (using bush-craft to build a survival shelter, for one example), but not swords.
At most, swords should be able to handle bamboo: The Japanese test their katanas using bamboo, but never wood (trees). I have 2 of these Cold Steel canes...would NEVER try to chop wood...to me, that's just abuse. My edged weapons (the 2 canes, assorted swords like my Russian shashka, barong, kampilan, etc.) are for "meat" only -- just like the knife I carry as a backup to my EDC firearm. I don't even use the (VERY sharp) knife to open envelopes/packages -- it's meat only! ;-)
If I need to chop wood, an axe or a Japanese "Silky" saw (I have 3 sizes) would be my choices (don't use chainsaws!), but never a sword.
-- BR
@@billredding2000 Even historically, there are big arguments between yours and my side of the debate.
My experience hitting stuff, like steel shields, blocking a very diverse range of weapons...if I am going to carry a blade, I have to KNOW that it can maintain itself against that degree of "abuse".
I think your way of approaching the issue is probably very realistic, and it is very smart, but my personal experience is that I need something that can handle more than "just meat", especially in blocking.
I have found that the wood chopping is a fairly good stand in for the level of use that I have put swords through in the past...and it is a lot safer than rigging up swinging items to block or cutting on more realistic targets.
In a Japanese context, I would be a guy looking for a "5 Body Blade" and not a bamboo practice cutter.
if you don't mind my asking, do you have a good recommendation for a shashka or kampilan? I am in the market for an example of both.
Good review. Straight blades require pulling or pushing through a slicing cut, they are meant for jabbing penetration. Looks like you are having fun, going to order one for myself right now.
A layer of bedliner coating on the shaft is much more durable.
I was thinking the same..... I put that on my back bumper on my truck and that stuff is tough!
Jim Bowie had one of those thurst through him and he still managed to kill his attacker with his Bowie knife.
I just got the OG Cold Steel Drop Forged Survivalist and I fell in love with it yo
I've been talking to my buddy about borrowing his for a video.
Only problem with those Cold Steel drop forged knives is since the handle is not covered it will transfer the heat or the cold to your hand . Love the knives just wish they made a provision for a covered handle .
Its a good sword because its hidden as a sword, it however is not a good sword as a sword. Does that make sense? Idk
Great video! Do you know how this compares to the night watchman heavy duty sword cane? That one is made from 1060, but there's not a lot of information on it.
It's the exact same item as this one. Crap.
My experience with United Cutlery is to stay away from them and save your money.
How long can you cut the extra tube befor touching the end with the blade ? I am not that tall. Also, how do you remove the rubber tip? Thanks.
I reckon the tip just pops off. Somebody absconded with the remains after the video, so I uncertain. If I remember next time I handle one, I will try to get back to you about it.
Is that cold steel or a clone? I have two of those, and one has a better paint job and a better edge to the blade, and mirror polished and my other one is exactly what you have. From two different websites. Got them years apart and I'm just wandering if I (and you) got a clone or if cold steel got lazy maybe?
Cold steel's quality has definitely diminished from what it used to be. But fakes are rampant too...
Especially since they sold to Gerber, the prices went up and the quality is all over the place. Rather sad, hoping to dip my toe back in and try some of the newer ones soon.
As long as it would hold up for one good use against a two or four-footed predator (God forbid that ever happen) for the price that would be good enough for me. My only question concerning it is, and I've heard it has this tendency, does it rattle inside the sheath/tube when you walk with it. This would thus give away the secret pretty quick to anyone who hears it and would like to know if anyone has any experience with it.
I only use mine on meat 🥩
Jeeze, this guy reminds me of my cousin... Such a dork! 😂
What did you think was going to happen, it is aluminum tubing , never ment to be a club.
Ok was this actually from cold steel or was it a knockoff?
It's from Cold Steel.
Cold Steel changed the steel to Stainless Steel from Carbon Steel
from 1055 carbon to 3cr13mov or 420ss
😞
I wonder who would win, were a skilled Bowie fighter and a skilled Sword [cane] dualist to engage? My money would be on the fencer, as they would have more reach than a Bowie. Great vid!
I mean, the whole reason Bowies are popular is Jim Bowie killed a man who stabbed him with a sword cane. Reach only matters if that threat of injury keeps the opponent at distance...I've not sure. I guess that the cane man would have an advantage IF he used both the blade and the stick, but a Bowie guy running up into your space makes the longer reach a detriment instead of a perk.
@@Redwolfblog agree. The accounts of the Sandbar Fight I've read indicated Norris Wright moved in to finish Bowie who'd struggled to a sitting position. Apparently Wright got too close and Bowie pulled him down and killed him. So, I'd have to say, you are right, had he used the reach of the sword, he might've won the fight.
I like the video . I may get it I hope I never need it
For $60 off midway usa, I still think it's worth it.
Lies midway Never sold these for 60 bucks cmon man
I have the receipt. 64 bucks, after taxes, 70.
I saw a video of Lynn Thompson cut a hog in half with one stroke. It was still hanging by a little strip of skin , maybe get ahold of cold steel and se if they will sell you a new sheaf
It is a lot easier to cut a handing hog than you might think. One of the reasons I do the testing the way I do, is, in my experience, you are likely to both strike harder long bones and meet such things as shields, batons, bats, and other hard objects. I want to know I can rely on the tool. Most anything will work against a static target that is neither attacks nor defending itself. The mark of a weapon is being able to stand up to those other rigors.
@@Redwolfblog yeah I know , probably didn’t hit any big bones , but still , one shot almost completely through , anyway , I think Lynn Thompson and his guy have a lot more experience then you
@@kuzinit2374 I ain't denying it is sharp. I did all this hoping it would hold up to what it promised. I did not go out there TO break it, and am honestly disappointed.
@@Redwolfblog it’s a one time use life saver , chances are you will wind up in jail if you cut some muggers head
@@kuzinit2374 I don't want to be misconstrued as giving anybody legal advice. I have been in some situations that this level of survivability would not have served...nothing supper ominous, as that might sound, but I think that, largely, your point would stand. Most "weapons" are carried often and used little. My experience drives my testing, and at least everyone who watches it will have some idea where the...boundaries of use, shall we say, are. I hate marketing that makes you think you will get a lightsaber for $120, when in reality you have a 1 shot tool that will only stand up to moderate use, which is why I do reviews when I can. I would have saved thousands of dollars on broken blades if I had found sources hitting things the way I do. Which is probably why I can't get a sponsored video! Haha.
yo bro, it is for people not landscaping...it should hurt a bad guy pretty well..
The uc watchman is 1060 high carbon, much better blade
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lol dum dum. try and buy another one? i believe they are not making them anymore. who in their right mind WOULD do this? Did you enjoy spending the money and throwing it away? Why would you destroy such a good cane sword? SMH. that item would raise in value in a couple years.
Not in my hands. I do these tests to see how well they hold up to the use they are marketed for. I am a user, not a collector, and I learned stuff from the testing.
@@Redwolfblog YEAH you learned THAT you just ruined an excellent cane sword..
I would argue it was not an excellent sword, but I have broken so many blades I like to make sure I'm getting my moneys worth. There are blades that easily survive my testing, and I recommend those. Gotta break a few on camera to stay honest.
@Redwolfblog Cold Steel never marketed these as machetes or axes. This is the problem I have with a lot of these torture test channels the product was never intended for use as a weed whacker or a hatchet. Try it on rolled mats or pig carcasses for better feedback with usable information.
What a big dummy chopping trees with it what did he expect
Ear piece and all
Keeping it real.
No question about legality here, illegal, felony level. I have several wall hangers, registered as dull display only.