Subject: aristocratic gentleman

Culture: English

Setting: Victorian era, England mid-late 19thc

Object: cane

Royal Armouries Museum > Self-Defence *

"Sword stick British, about 1890

Many of these weapons have small locking catches

to hold the blade firmly in the sheath.

These had to be turned to unlock the blade

and allow it to be drawn." ...

* Royal Armouries Museum > Self-Defence

"Sword stick English, Birmingham, about 1900 By Mole

This cane has been fitted with the more usual hooked grip

found on most walking sticks. As the blade was designed

for thrusting rather than cutting, it is narrow and stiff." ...

* Royal Armouries Museum > Self-Defence

"Sword stick British, about 1890

Many of these weapons have small locking catches

to hold the blade firmly in the sheath.

These had to be released to unlock the blade

and allow it to be drawn." ...