Sword Cane (NowhereMash)

A sword cane is a cane incorporating a concealed blade.
The sword cane was a popular fashion accessory for the wealthy during the 18th and 19th centuries. During this period, it was becoming less socially acceptable to openly carry a sword, but there were still upper-class men routinely trained in swordsmanship who wished to go armed for self-defense. Swords concealed in ladies' walking sticks and parasols were also not unknown, as it was even less socially acceptable for a lady to carry a sword, or publicly admit that she knew how to use one.
A character can draw the blade from the cane as a swift action (or a free action if you have the Quick Draw feat). An observer must make a DC 20 Perception check to realize an undrawn sword cane is a weapon rather than a walking stick; the DC decreases to 10 if the observer is able to handle the weapon. A character can use the Weapon Finesse feat to apply their Dexterity modifier instead of their Strength modifier to attack rolls with a sword cane sized for them, even though it isn’t a light weapon. A sword cane cannot be wielded in two hands.
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