How do you release the hidden blade?

Most concealed sword walking sticks utilise a mechanical button release or a threaded collar mechanism that locks the blade safely inside the wooden shaft until required for use. Owners press or twist the release to draw the steel blade from the cane body.

What periods do these sticks come from?

The listings on this page originate predominantly from the late nineteenth century and the early twentieth century, spanning the Victorian and Edwardian eras up to 1920. Earlier examples date from the 1880s and 1890s, while military and Masonic pieces often carry specific dates from the First World War period.

Were these used for military purposes?

Many examples on the market relate directly to military officers and regiments, functioning as swagger sticks or service pieces during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Fraternal organisations like the Freemasons also commissioned specialised sticks bearing specific symbols and hidden blades.

What materials were used for the handles?

Handles varied widely depending on the intended owner and cost, ranging from carved horn and bone knops to root-ended wood and decorated Sevres porcelain. Metal collars in silver or gold plate frequently reinforced the join between the handle and the wooden shaft.

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A concealed sword walking stick combines everyday gentleman's support with a hidden blade, offering a blend of utility and personal defence from the Victorian era onwards.