When the sword is locked, it's a walking stick. The handle and stick(scabbard) are made of ebony, a type of high-density wood with fine texture. There's a non-slip mat at the end of stick. Push the button on the handle, the sword is unlocked, the scabbard is released. The blade is made of folded steel, wire-brush grains are clearly visible. The lock and fittings are made of brass. The patterns on the ornamanes of scabbard are hand-engraved. The length can be customized according to user's height.