> He once warded off a pack of L.A. thugs while walking with
> Grandma, despite his
> silver hairs, armed with nothing but his cane and an
> intimidating glare.

Chas Clements has a similar story of him taking his cane to a gang of
youths who accosted him.

I *love* the cane as a weapon.

Peace favor your sword
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"In these modern times, many men are wounded for not having weapons or
knowledge of their use."
-Achille Marozzo, 1536