I tell ya. Some people have no appreciation for novelty.
I am pretty much resigned to the fact that I probably won't be getting a sword cane. Pyrate Jim, can you link me that diamondwood cane? I'm VERY interested. I know diamondwood's reputation, but have never tested/handled it. Would you say it's stronger than Cold Steel's cane? It's 11 layers of fiberglass with a stainless steel head.