Cane

A cane is a long, straight wooden stick, generally of bamboo, Malacca (rattan), or some similar plant, mainly used as a support, such as a walking stick or as an instrument of punishment. Depending on the use it is left in its natural state or improved (e.g. smoothened, varnished).

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Around the 17th or 18th century, the cane took over from the sword as an essential part of the European gentleman's wardrobe. In addition to its value as a decorative accessory, the cane also continued to fulfill some of the function of the sword as a weapon. The standard cane was Malacca with a rounded metal grip. Some canes had specially weighted metalwork. Other types of wood, such as hickory, are equally suitable.

Bamboo: :This article is about the plant bamboo. For the Filipino rock band, see Bamboo (band)....

Rattan: Rattan (from the Malay rotan), is the name for the roughly six hundred species of the genera Calamus and Daemonorops used for furniture and baskets. While very similar to bamboo, rattan is distinct in that it is solid rather than hollow, and also in their need for some sort of support--while bamboo ...

Walking stick: A walking stick (or two) is a tool used by many people to ease pressure on the legs when walking. They come in many shapes and sizes, indeed leading some to build collections of them. Like with all practical objects that take on novelty features, this must not detract attention from their aforementi...

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