Description

Cold Steel African Walking Stick - Knobkerrie 91WAS

The Cold Steel African Walking Stick - Knobkerrie is a durable black polypropylene walking stick inspired by traditional South African knobkerrie designs. It features an undulating shaft and a distinctive rounded geodesic ball-style head, giving it a strong visual connection to traditional African walking sticks and clubs.

Made from tough polypropylene instead of natural hardwood, this walking stick is resistant to moisture and weather exposure. It will not rot, warp, crack, splinter, swell, shrink, mildew or fade under normal conditions, making it a practical and low-maintenance alternative to wooden sticks.

The stick measures approximately 94 cm overall and weighs approximately 717 g. The head is approximately 7 cm thick, the neck approximately 4.4 cm and the base approximately 3.2 cm. Its substantial build makes it suitable as a robust walking stick, pointer, lever or prod where appropriate and lawful.

This is a heavy, rigid walking stick. It is not a toy, lightweight medical cane or certified mobility aid. Misuse may cause serious injury or legal consequences.

Key Features

• African knobkerrie-inspired walking stick
• Traditional-style rounded ball head
• Undulating shaft profile
• Made from black polypropylene
• Weather-resistant and low-maintenance construction
• Will not rot, warp, crack, splinter, swell, shrink, mildew or fade under normal conditions
• Suitable for walking, outdoor use, collection and display
• Can also be used as a pointer, lever or prod where appropriate
• Approximate overall length of 94 cm
• Approximate weight of 717 g
• Approximate head thickness of 7 cm
• Cold Steel product number 91WAS

Inspired by the African Knobkerrie

The knobkerrie is a traditional walking stick or club associated with several cultures in southern Africa. It is recognisable by its rounded head and strong shaft, traditionally made from dense indigenous hardwoods.

The Cold Steel African Walking Stick adapts this traditional form for modern use by replacing natural wood with durable polypropylene. This gives the stick a consistent structure, strong weather resistance and minimal maintenance requirements.

This product is a contemporary synthetic interpretation and not a hand-carved wooden artefact.

Durable Black Polypropylene Construction

The walking stick is made from black polypropylene, a tough thermoplastic selected for impact resistance, moisture resistance and outdoor durability.

Unlike natural wood, polypropylene does not absorb water and is not vulnerable to rot, swelling, shrinking or splintering during normal use. It is also easy to clean after outdoor activities.

The material can still be damaged by excessive heat, severe impact against hard surfaces or deliberate modification, so the stick should be inspected regularly.

Rounded Geodesic Ball Head

The distinctive ball-style head is one of the most recognisable features of the knobkerrie format. On this model, the head measures approximately 7 cm thick and provides a broad upper gripping area.

The shape gives the stick a strong traditional appearance and a substantial feel in the hand. Users should check that the head size and grip style are comfortable and suitable for their intended use.

Undulating Shaft Profile

The shaft has an irregular, flowing profile inspired by natural wooden walking sticks. This gives the stick a more organic appearance than a plain cylindrical cane.

The shaft thickness is approximately 4.4 cm at the neck and approximately 3.2 cm at the base. The design is robust and visually distinctive, but it is not height-adjustable or shaped as a medical orthopaedic cane.

Fixed 94 cm Length

The Cold Steel African Walking Stick has a fixed length of approximately 94 cm. It should be selected only if this length suits the user’s height, posture and intended use.

A correctly sized walking stick should allow natural posture and comfortable arm position. Anyone requiring medical support, rehabilitation equipment or fall-prevention assistance should use a properly selected medical walking aid recommended by a qualified professional.

Recommended Use

• General walking and outdoor use
• Country walks and trail use on suitable terrain
• Historical and cultural-themed collections
• Display and decorative presentation
• Stage, costume and educational use under controlled conditions
• Use as a pointer, lever or prod where suitable and lawful
• Emergency preparedness equipment where possession and use are lawful

The product is not described as a certified medical device, orthopaedic cane, mountaineering pole or professional rescue tool. It should not be relied upon as a substitute for specialised equipment.

Technical Specifications

Why Choose the Cold Steel African Walking Stick?

This walking stick offers the traditional look and distinctive form of a knobkerrie-inspired stick with the practical advantages of modern polypropylene construction.

It avoids many of the problems associated with natural wood, including cracking, swelling, warping and splintering. The black polypropylene material is easy to clean, resistant to moisture and suitable for repeated outdoor use.

Its substantial 717 g weight and rounded head give it a solid, robust feel, making it suitable for users who prefer a strong walking stick rather than a lightweight modern cane.

Care and Maintenance

• Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water.
• Use a soft cloth or non-abrasive sponge.
• Dry after cleaning or prolonged exposure to rain.
• Remove mud, grit and oil from the base before use.
• Do not use aggressive solvents or abrasive chemicals.
• Inspect the head, shaft and base regularly.
• Check for cracks, deep cuts, deformation or sharp damaged areas.
• Stop using the stick if its structure appears compromised.
• Keep away from open flames, heaters and excessive heat.
• Do not drill, sharpen, weight or otherwise modify the stick.
• Store upright or flat without prolonged bending load.

Safety Information

• This is a rigid and comparatively heavy walking stick, not a toy.
• Confirm that the fixed length is suitable before regular use.
• Inspect the stick before every walk.
• Use caution on wet, icy, loose or uneven surfaces.
• Do not assume that polypropylene provides unlimited load-bearing strength.
• Do not use the stick if it is cracked, bent or otherwise damaged.
• Do not swing, throw or use it carelessly near people, animals or fragile property.
• The rounded head and rigid shaft can cause serious injury if misused.
• Keep adequate clearance from bystanders when handling it.
• Store securely away from children and unauthorised users.
• Anyone requiring medical or rehabilitation support should use equipment recommended by a qualified professional.

Legal and Responsible Use Notice

This product must be purchased, possessed, carried, transported and used only in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable in the customer’s country, region and municipality.

The customer is responsible for determining whether the possession, carriage or use of this walking stick is lawful and appropriate in their location and circumstances. The seller does not encourage, recommend or authorise unlawful, threatening, offensive or harmful use.

Historical references to knobkerries, traditional clubs, battlefield use or emergency self-defence are provided as cultural and design background only. They do not constitute a recommendation to carry or use this product as a weapon or against another person.

Classification of this product within a walking-stick, outdoor, historical, martial arts, tactical or self-defence category does not constitute legal advice, confirmation that carrying it for defensive purposes is lawful, or a recommendation to use it against another person.

Because the stick is rigid and substantial, threatening display or misuse may cause alarm, serious injury, property damage or legal consequences. It should be transported and used responsibly and stored away from children and unauthorised persons.

This notice does not exclude or limit any statutory consumer rights or legal obligations that cannot lawfully be excluded.

FAQ

Glossary

• Knobkerrie: Traditional southern African stick or club with a rounded head.
• Polypropylene: Durable, moisture-resistant thermoplastic used for impact-resistant moulded products.
• Geodesic Ball Grip: Rounded head shape with faceted or patterned surface geometry.
• Head: Enlarged upper section of the walking stick.
• Neck: Shaft area directly below the head.
• Base: Lower end of the walking stick that contacts the ground.
• Ferrule: Protective or high-grip fitting sometimes attached to the lower end of a walking stick.
• Fixed-Length Cane: Walking stick that cannot be adjusted to different heights.
• Shillelagh: Traditional Irish stick; included here only as a comparison to other cultural walking-stick forms.

Manufacturer & GPSR Information

Manufacturer:
GSM Outdoors, LLC
5250 Frye Road
Irving, TX 75061
United States

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Responsible Person in the EU:
Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG
Gehrn 4
25596 Wacken
Germany