7 ( Best Cheap ) Self Defense Weapons To Carry For Protection


This article is not about the best punching bags or combo gears. Today we are going to talk about a walking stick!

When it comes to non-lethal best self-defense weapons to carry, we will vote for walking cane. It’s easy to carry and a traditional practice among elder citizen who has practiced arts of self-defense.

A practitioner knows that anything is a weapon if used correctly, and a walking can is a cheap self-defense weapon. Though we can’t claim it as for hidden one. But most of the bad people ignore it due to its innocent look.

However,

If you are looking for a really self-defense walking stick, then we recommend walking canes like- zap cane, which comes with a built-in stun gun.

In this article you will be reading about 7 walking canes, and if they can be used as a self-defense weapon. They are:

  1. Walking Stick Premium Quality Rare Eagle Head
  2. Dragon Walking Stick
  3. ZAP ZAPCANE Cane
  4. Blackthorn knobstick cane
  5. Brazos 34″ Free Form Twisted Hickory Handcrafted Wood Cane
  6. Carex wooden cane
  7. Vive Folding Cane

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Walking Stick Premium Quality Rare Eagle Head

So this cool looking eagle head walking cane is the one you might want to collect. First to mention its hard metallic head is a good weapon, not to forget that pointy beak. It can be lethal if used correctly. A great tool to practice walking cane self-defense techniques, and a cheap self-defense weapon with style.

This wooden walking cane can be a good self-defense tool if you are lucky. Wondering why? Well, it’s supposed to come with a hidden blade attached with the head.  In short, it’s a hidden self-defense weapon with a hidden blade.

However, not everyone is lucky with that. Some got the blade and some didn’t. Even the manufacturer doesn’t assure anything about the blade.

So it’s luck.

Pros:

  • Metallic head
  • Pointy beak
  • May come with a blade
  • Strong wooden body
  • Cool looking

Cons:

  • May come with a blade (it can be illegal in your area, so make sure you check that)

How to make a walking cane into the best self-defense weapon to carry!

 

Dragon Walking Stick

This Chinese style silver-plated Dragon shape walking stick is not only cool looking, but it’s also project strength and power. You will definitely love this carefully crafted cane. If you need the best self-defense weapon, you can consider a walking cane. If you are considering a walking cane than why not a stylish one!

However, you can’t pull the attacker’s leg or shoulder like you can with a curved walking cane. But, you can spin it like that easily, you can also carry it by putting your wrist through it. It is a good walking cane to carry in parties.

Pros:

  • Good looking
  • Silver-plated
  • Heavy and feels secure in your hand
  • Strong
  • Easy to carry

Cons:

  • Unable to pull leg or shoulder

ZAP ZAPCANE Cane

Now, ZAP ZAPCANE Cane is different than our previous walking cane. Well, previous walking sticks were an actual walking cane developed for walking support. But this beautiful one is specially made for self-defense.

So if you really need a hidden self-defense weapon against thugs or dogs, this is the stick you should consider.

What’s the specialty of it? You can zap thugs with this one. According to its manufacturers, it’s 1 million volts, shock provider. This is a real self-defense mechanism against dogs and thugs. Only 5 seconds are enough to disable. It’s one of the cheap self-defense weapons to carry.

However, be sure if it’s legal to have in your area. It comes with a soft nylon carrying case. Have good grips, adjustable heights. But, the problem is moisture. There are claims that moisture can ruin the zap ability.

Pros:

  • 1 million volt stun gun
  • Ultraviolet LED flashlight
  • Rubber handgrip
  • User-friendly
  • Cheap

Cons:

  • Moisture can be a problem

 

Black Thorn Knobstick Cane

Blackthorn Knobstick cane is the most classical walking cane. Its handle won’t come off like other regular walking cane, you can easily assume the reason by looking at the picture. Its handle is just perfect to stay in the palm.

Though you can’t swing or pull with this walking stick, certainly you can knock anyone by hitting with the handle. This is lightweight, so it won’t be hurting your technique. We are not claiming it as the best self-defense weapon to carry. But it can become a dangerous weapon on the hand of a practitioner.

Some people choose bubba stick walking cane. That’s also a good and strong hardwood walking stick. But the main problem was the handle. Few Customers in need complaint that the head came off after several months of using it.

Certainly, for self-defense purposes, you can’t be relying on it. However, if you are lucky to get bubba walking stick with a good handle, then do treasure it. Because that’s also a great self-defense walking cane.

Pros:

  • Natural wood, sticks are not the same
  • Collector’s items
  • Lightweight
  • Varnished

Cons:

  • Not a cheap option

 

Free Form Twisted Hickory Handcrafted Wood Cane


Brazos 34″ Free Form Twisted Hickory Handcrafted Wood Cane is the top-notch USA made. This classy wooden cane is strong and stout, a good companion if you really need it. However, it’s a perfect disguised self-defense weapon.

The hickory wood has the physical strength for a tough fight. Its twisted look gave it additional stability. It may sound weird, the twisted form actually made it more strong weapon than it was before. You can also knock on the head hard of with its cool looking derby style handle. It’s a good non-lethal weapon if you don’t make it.

Pros:

  • Strong, stable
  • Lightweight
  • Eco-friendly
  • Organic
  • Easy to swing

Cons:

  • Not resizable
  • Glued on handle

Using walking cane as a hidden self defense weapon is NOT FOR ALL !

 

Carex Wooden Cane

This Carex wooden walking stick is lightweight and strong. Its traditional look makes it look like a zero threat. It has metal inserted for durability and extra strength. Its curved handle makes it easy to swing.

Above all this is the type of walking cane actually widely used among practitioner walking cane fight. It’s a cheap self-defense weapon with a classic look.

Pros:

  • Traditional look
  • Strong
  • Metal inserted
  • Lightweight
  • Curved handle
  • Inexpensive

Cons:

  • Made out of plywood

Let’s see how a hooked walking cane be used as a hidden self-defense weapon!

 

Vive Folding Cane

As the name suggests, Vive folding cane is a collapsible and compact aluminum cane. If you check Amazon, this is a great walking partner. However, it is a great self-defense mechanism. The first thing to mention it’s an aluminum cane. It can get lethal during a fight. But during a shady situation, you can count on it. Its ergonomic handgrip allows you a good hold and control over the cane during power hit.

It has been manufactured to support up to 250 pounds safely. So you can bet it’s strong enough to knock out anyone with a perfect hit. Its lightweight is another advantage during the fight. You can fold it smoothly and hang it, or you can carry it like a briefcase based on your requirements. Though they provide a lifetime warranty, we doubt that if it covers any damages occurred due to beating some thugs. However, the major drawback is its joints. We are not certain, how they will stay during a real fight.

Pros:

  • Anodized aluminum made
  • Lightweight
  • Adjustable
  • Ergonomic hand grip
  • Collapsible and compact

Cons:

  • Joints

 

Final words

Sorry, but if you are not an experienced stick fighting practitioner, there are more than 95% chances that your stick will be taken and you will be beaten by it. An old or middle age person won’t be able to defend against a younger opponent. It takes years of practice to master the technique and skill.

Some stick mentioned here may have/contains hidden weapons with it. Please do research and contact the manufacturer before purchasing one to avoid any unwanted or forbidden situations.

If you are not skilled enough with a stick or walking stick fighting, then we recommend not to rely on the stick for self-defense. Rather get a zap cane or other stan gun-walking cane, and of course call 911!

Also, we do not promote violence. This article is written specifically on the topic of self-defense.

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