Sword Cane Problem

rvm45 · Nov 1, 2021

Friends,

After many years of use, the "O" Rings on my Heavy-Duty Sword Cane have dry rotted. One is completely shot and the other is barely holding on.

I don't have a Vernier and taking the Blade out to filly about in the hardware store seems a fractious practice.

Can anyone tell me exactly the size and composition of the replacement "O" Ring that I need?

Thanks!

…..RVM45

tiguy7 · Nov 2, 2021

Most decent hardware stores have a wide selection of o-rings in the plumbing department. Break your o-ring off the sword and reassemble it on a piece of tape. Take that to the hardware or plumbing store.

Vlade · Nov 5, 2021

rvm45 said:
Friends,

After many years of use, the "O" Rings on my Heavy-Duty Sword Cane have dry rotted. One is completely shot and the other is barely holding on.

I don't have a Vernier and taking the Blade out to filly about in the hardware store seems a fractious practice.

Can anyone tell me exactly the size and composition of the replacement "O" Ring that I need?

Thanks!

…..RVM45

My rubber O-rings on mine are hanging in just fine. I do like tiguys7 idea though

DocJD · Nov 7, 2021

rvm45 said:
After many years of use

I'd love to hear about your use of this cane .

I have one , but I'm chicken to carry it off my property !

So , I just play with it at home .

DocJD · Nov 7, 2021

rvm45 said:
exactly the size and composition of the replacement "O" Ring that I need?

Nope , I don't know that , but did take some measurements of mine today .

The outside diameter of the installed and only slightly worn O-ring on mine = 0.973" . Just 27mils shy of one inch .

The shaft diameter next to the O-ring slot = 0.927"

Note that I did not take anything apart to take measurements .

paul brown · Nov 7, 2021

If you have a harbor freight nearby, they sell a box of assorted sizes for 5.99 . Im surprised how many things I've used them for.

Vlade · Nov 12, 2021

If you've got the nerve you could take the cane sword into a local hardware store and get the correct O-rings. It's a legitimate reason to have it out so I don't see any problem with it regardless what the law says however and this is not legal advice. I'm not a lawyer

DocJD · Nov 12, 2021

Vlade said:
If you've got the nerve you could take the cane sword into a local hardware store and get the correct O-rings. It's a legitimate reason to have it out so I don't see any problem with it regardless what the law says however and this is not legal advice. I'm not a lawyer

Depends on exactly where you live , and how local law sees you , IMO .

I could easily take this to a local store , but that's just me and here .

Routine carry is a different matter . This is illegal to carry in my jurisdiction on several counts .