Why did men stop using canes?

[Drago]

Asked him if he did not get aggro from the police and he said no slightly to my surprise.

They're probably frightened he'd cut 'em up good!

 

[oldwheels]

I have a variety of sticks and always have two handy tho' mostly I manage with one.
From time to time I make one if I have suitable bits as it was a hobby from some years ago when I had a supply of red deer antlers.
I have a couple of telescopic ones as well which attach to the the trikes in case of need.
The proper shepherd's crook is just for show and only appears on special occasions.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Miss Whiplash wouldn’t give the canes back.

 

[pawl]

Even better when teachers stopped using them .

 

[cyberknight]

Met a guy at a Trade Fair a few years ago who made sword sticks. I resisted the temptation.
Asked him if he did not get aggro from the police and he said no slightly to my surprise.

i doubt the average thug is the sort of person that would fall into his normal sales audience .

 

[oldwheels]

i doubt the average thug is the sort of person that would fall into his normal sales audience .

True but still an offensive weapon and no respecter of status.

 

[oldwheels]

Even better when teachers stopped using them .

Not in Scotland where it was the tawse or belt. My wife had one when she was a teacher in Clydebank.

 

[lazybloke]

When I was a kid my Father had a pair of 'swordsticks', probably purchased in Singapore when he was in the RAF* they stood either side of the fireplace AFAIK Mum still has them but they're not something I'd want when she 'pops her clogs'

* Dad was stationed on the island of Gan in the early 60's

My father-in-law did his national service with the RAF in Singapore. Something involving radar...

 

[Gwylan]

Even better when teachers stopped using them .

Debate!

 

[Gwylan]

 

[Dogtrousers]

During my protracted knee recovery I had one of those Leki telescopic thingies. Like a trekking pole but had a proper handle. I needed it if I was going to be on my feet for over about 20-30mins.

I'm afraid my "style" is rather utilitarian. Things like hats and walking sticks only if they serve a particular purpose

 

[Gwylan]

Hand crafted from scavenged bits in case I ever need one

 

[Ming the Merciless]

@Accy cyclist in his younger years

 

[Drago]

@Accy cyclist in his younger years

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Accy cyclist, last week.

 

[Ian H]

Didn't Max Mosley have a thing about canes?