So, for starters, I love this thing. I'm about 5' 11" - 6', and it was a bit short for me. It's great going uphill though cause terrain height difference and what not. I get plenty of comments and looks from other hikers, mostly stuff like "whoa, that looks evil" and "What do you plan to do with that?"

It's very resilient - I have drove it into the soft ground countless times, played rock hockey, broke branches and wood straight in half for fires, and broke apart wooden furniture for recycle. It lasted me for 3 years and still held it's sharp teeth. However...

It is currently advertised to be "Near indestructible". You must take this phrase very literally. Near indestructible would be great for low stress use and easy daily walking and what not. It will last more than a life time if you only use it for posing, cosplay, or photos (It's still a weapon, so be careful around public places). But the problem comes in at the "Near". Just 30 minutes ago, I was bashing apart the bottom support for a very strong table made with very thick and dense wood for recycle. Normal tools wouldn't get the job done and my father has taken the sledge hammer out with him on a fossil hunting expedition. So... I figured... Lets try this thing! See what It's capable of! Super strong material vs. Super strong tools!

Well, if you haven't seen the picture, look at it now. After breaking the table structure halfway apart, I took a strong, hefty swing at a length of wood, thinking I could dislodge it and free up some wiggle room to pull it out. When it struck the plank, the head came flying off, and it barley made a dent in the wood. Now, I will take responsibility for a foolish and unplanned attack, but it came off really hard. The vibrations shot through me like rifle recoil. I consider myself lucky the head went opposite of me. After a few inappropriate words and confused stammering, I came to the conclusion that I had found it's limits. I finished the deconstruction with the walking axe made from the same guys with no issue.

Long story short, Don't use it for a sledge hammer and hit things as macho as you can. Keep it for trails and breaking down soft, dry wood for fires, and if really needed, self defense. I have no doubt it could sever a limb if hit hard enough, along side breaking bones easily. If you treat it kind, it will give kind in terms of longevity and use.

I will be buying another very soon. This time, I know it's limits, and now you do too!

Great. I made a kind & mellow cane out of it.

Handle is weak and would break if used to hit something hard.

Best cane ever!
I was able to cut the shaft to length, and screw the rubber end back on.
I slipped a rubber cane end onto the rubber end, and this has become my tactical self defense cane.
It also works on gophers.

I do like it, it has a solid feel to it. Only usable on the hammer side though, the pick side is to curved to be effective that's why it's a 4 star to me.They should sell it for the same pric as the green one. This will replace my bat by the bed lol