![]() Sword canes are most often made with rapier-pointed blades. Ornate designs, such as animal heads, skulls, and various emblems may also be carved into the wooden handles these may make them harder to wield, but some find them more attractive. Today, designer and collector canes have sterling silver handles, and are made with wooden shafts made from various woods, including Malacca and bamboo. Malacca wood was the most commonly used material in making the cane shafts, and the standard grip was rounded and metallic. There were special swordsticks that had guns installed in the hilt. Instead of a blade, these would hold the tools of one's trade, compasses, and even flasks for keeping alcohol. Soon after their introduction, other "gadget canes" became popular. Swords concealed in ladies' walking sticks and parasols were also not unknown, as it was even less socially acceptable for a lady to carry a sword, or publicly admit that she knew how to use one. During this period, it was becoming less socially acceptable to openly carry a sword, but there were still upper-class men routinely trained in swordsmanship who wished to go armed for self-defense. The swordstick was a popular fashion accessory for the wealthy during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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