I'm a retired Army Sergeant Major with a number of combat disabilities that have slowed me down a bit. Then a couple of years ago I suffered a stroke, and now have significant balance issues.
I've tried a few canes but I was not impressed. Then I ran across Cane Masters.
Ok, let me be perfectly honest here; Cane Masters canes are EXPENSIVE!
But, several months ago I made the investment in a Cane Masters low-end, rather plain, daily use cane. It's strong, beautiful, flawlessly crafted, and in my hand daily, as an aid for my disability, and as a trusted companion for self-defense.
I do carry a firearm, but the use of a gun is increasingly problematic, and in most places is only legal in extreme situations.
I came to realize that it was the self-defense aspect of my new cane that I would rely on more and more in the future, as some parts of America seem headed for widespread lawlessness.
So, back to Cane Masters for a cane with more robust self-defense features. And the price tag was... well... higher.
My second Cane Masters cane - my "War Cane" - arrived today, and it's perfect.
I cannot recommend Cane Masters canes highly enough. Expensive? Yes. Perfect? Yes. Worth the money? Yes.