Tiger Claw The Bodhidharma Cane

Works great as a cane. Appropriate for self defense.

Nice look, handle too thick. Also, handle was unglued/unattached to cane.

I use this cane for Shaolin Kung Fu forms. It is a good cane but has a major flaw in that the handle comes loose and can fly off and injure someone. I still gave it 4 stars because this can be fixed by re-gluing with a good glue and carefully (so the wood doesn't split or crack) placing a couple of small nails through the handle into the shaft. My shifu suggested for added security you could probably drill a small hole through the top of the handle into the shaft and put a screw in. I did not do this yet, maybe I will if I am going to use this for demonstrations. I wouldn't want to take chances on the handle flying off into a crowd of spectators. You can probably get a good glue at home depot, your local hardware store, or on Amazon. See picture of small nail through shaft into the handle.

Good for practicing technique but bad for application when striking cheap wood doesnt seem like its made for actual sparing the video it comes with you can see hes using a more sturdy cane but still nice for practicing form.

I got my cane the day before the earliest shipment date listed, good job. The wood is very nice, looks like and has the weight of ash. It's long enough to be used as a short staff but a bit thin. Cut off a little of the bottom and it makes a lovely and comfortable cane. Add a tip and you can pass all of those NO WEAPONS signs with your Chinese folk art cane. That gives you the key to winning any confrontation with only a cane. Have weapon in hand, go first, go often, and don't let the goons see it coming. It did come with a goofy logo but that didn't even need soap and water to get off, just spit and elbow grease.

We recently started learning a Domo cane kata at the martial arts school I attend. The school made a group order of these Tiger Claw canes for the class. Today was the third session. So far, two of the canes have fallen apart during class. The shaft detaches from the handle. I was the unlucky one today when the shaft of a cane flew across the room directly into my shins. We are going to have to modify the canes in some manner in order to feel safe using them for our class.

Great cane for practicing you kata and other martial arts moves. Although adequate Its not the strongest cane made so watch those strong whipping banging moves. Personally I like the cane it arrived in a flimsy box but for the price not bad. Wood is possibly light ash approx 41"H x 11" x 1" .. weight 1lb with a smooth finish. Enjoy your journey.

Well made, fair balance, good came.