cold steel sucks btw.. manufactured in china..
I make this stuff by hand, charcoal and fire
usually cane swords you buy are crappy material.. as they are really just a novelty, so if you are relying on it for self protection.. I'de say get one made for you by an actual blade crafter..
theres a pretty slick forum Dfoggknives.com that a lot of people would love to help you out on..
but yeah, its not legal to carry.. if it were, I'de opt for the claymore personally