Having been shot through both legs in Vietnam the cane has become a welcome companion. So much so that I should probably change my first name to I Lean...bad joke, I know but semi-true. The rattan is strong enough to support me and would make a reasonable little self defense tool, if need be. For those who have studied Filipino Arnis/Escrima (stick and knife fighting) or Kung Fu weapons techniques the cane offers up something more or perhaps, just to help you get that last donut at the bakery amidst the crowds.
Seriously though, the cane is strong, practical, reasonaly priced and I got it in the mail in no time at all. Two thumbs up...well, one anyway since I'd have to let go of the cane for the other. 'So how did the old guy fall anyway?' 'He was trying to give two thumbs up.'