# Explosive Walking Sticks The Hand Grenade Sword Cane by Big Bang By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-grenade-sword-cane References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/03/show-your-true.php) & [kingofswords](http://www.kingofswords.com/Swords/Sword-Cane/Big-Bang-Hand-Grenade-Sword-Cane-335.html) The name says it all: Hand Grenade Sword Cane. All it needs is a sniper gun attachment of some sort and it will probably be the most lethal [walking stick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roami) on the face of this planet. Granted, the grenade won't actually explode and the only way you could impale someone with that '[sword](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r4a)' is if you spent hours sharpening it first. The best part about the Hand Grenade Sword Cane is that it's only $30! Sure, it is mainly just a cane, but if you did pull the pin on the grenade it would reveal a [handy compass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolf-fang-20). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Weapon-inspired Accessories:** With the popularity of the Hand Grenade Sword Cane, there may be an opportunity for creating other weapon-inspired accessories, such as bulletproof briefcases or stun gun watches. - **Novelty Walking Sticks:** As people become bored with standard walking sticks, there may be an opportunity to create more novelty, attention-grabbing options like the Hand Grenade Sword Cane. - **Self-defense Products:** Due to concerns about personal safety, there may be a rise in demand for self-defense products like the Hand Grenade Sword Cane. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Personal Security:** The Hand Grenade Sword Cane falls within the personal security industry, and companies within this sector may want to explore the creation of similar disruptive products. - **Fashion Accessories:** By emphasizing the style aspect of the Hand Grenade Sword Cane, this trend may expand to the fashion accessory industry, providing new opportunities for designers and entrepreneurs. - **Tourist Attractions:** With its attention-grabbing design, the Hand Grenade Sword Cane could be a popular item among tourists, leading to opportunities for novelty souvenir shops and other tourism-related industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Walking Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-go.md) - [Smart Walking Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-go-smart-came.md) - [Grenade-Inspired Table Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lepe-1839.md) - [Opulent Armory Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lepe-1839-grenade-clock.md) - [Automated Adjustment Walking Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-smart-cane.md) - [Miniature EDC Sword Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-katana.md) - [Kukri-Style Blade Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandstorm-20.md) - [Compact Campsite EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-lamp-and-alarm.md) - [Mobility-Boosting Cane Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextstride.md)