Where can I find a quality Bodhidharma’s Cane?
I saw some on eBay, but I don’t really like eBay because it’s often questionable. Does anyone know where I could get a good quality cane?
Dengfeng is the only place I’ve seen them for sale
But they’re fairly easy to make. All you need is a wood rasp (although a lathe would be cool too 
). I originally got mine at Shaolin. The shaft was made of white wax wood, and you know that’s just about the tastiest wood if you’re a termite, so it got exposed and eaten in a matter of days. I salvaged the head and put in on another shaft. I’ve also made my own.
BTW, I’m assuming you’re talking about the unique hammer-like head Bodhidharma cane, akin to a buffalo horn stick. Some use regular umbrella-handle headed canes.
For reference, see my article The Crutches of War: Bodhidharma’s Legendary Fighting Cane in our 2002 Shaolin Special (January/February).
I have that issue at home.
Yes, I’m talking about the hammer-like one. The ones I’ve seen sold on eBay were supposedly acquired from Dengfeng, but the hammer end seems so small and the shaft seems too thin. It just seemed much different from what I’ve seen in Shi De Yang’s video and the photos in issues of Kung Fu Magazine.
They’re all handmade still…
…so there’s lots of variation. Back in the days of Shaolin village, you’d see stacks of them in the little weapons shops, and you’d spend hours picking through to find the heftiest one (or at least I would). And it would only cost you like 5 kuai. Man, those were the days. The last time I was there was '04 and I didn’t see as many available.
There was this beautiful one in the temple some years ago. I tried to buy it several times. They wouldn’t let me have it. No way. I was ready to put down some serious USD for that too.
Seriously, they are really easy to make. The only part that might be tough is fabricating a butt cap. You’d need a metal lathe to do that properly. Most of the ones don’t have a butt cap, but the real nice ones do. I used a spear head on my salvaged one and my Shaolin master shook his head and said it wasn’t proper. I keep dreaming of doing a nice fat one someday. Of course, I’ve forgotten the form now, so there’s not too much point in that…:o
Here’s a picture of the cane on ebay (the seller titles all of his things as “rare”, I’m not sure how truthful this person is)
It looks super thin, and the head and I think even the stick is covered in rubber.
Where to get T-Canes?
Is there a website that sells cheap Shaolin T-Canes?
the best ones are the ones you make yourself and give away to your friends. 
I find them all the time in the generic “million pieces of crap” stores that litter chinatown where I live.
I’m sure you could poke your head into a convenience store on Mott street and find one.
Look for where they keep the umbrellas and no I’m not kidding.
[QUOTE=uki;1019871]the best ones are the ones you make yourself and give away to your friends. :)[/QUOTE]
A gnarled and knotted moose greets me every morning in my kitchen…
[QUOTE=taai gihk yahn;1019895]A gnarled and knotted moose greets me every morning in my kitchen…:)[/QUOTE]
I hope your wife doesn’t read this forum man…
[QUOTE=taai gihk yahn;1019895]A gnarled and knotted moose greets me every morning in my kitchen…:)[/QUOTE]
That’s cool, a silver winged one drinks Molson with me every night.
Lmao!!!
[QUOTE=David Jamieson;1019898]I hope your wife doesn’t read this forum man…[/QUOTE]brilliant.
MartialArtsMart.com has a limited shipment of Bodhidharma Canes now
Bodhidharma Canes Imported from Shaolin
These Bodhidharma Canes are handmade by village craftsmen near Shaolin Temple. Each cane is unique and expresses the humble character of this treasured folk art. Approximately 1 yard tall.
Item Code: 25-214
Catalog/Phone Order Price: $18.99
Web Price: $18.04
If this product sells well, we hope to import more.
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[QUOTE=GeneChing;1082613]If this product sells well, we hope to import more.[/QUOTE]
Wicked but will I have any issues getting these shipped to Oz 
They look pretty okay. I’m interested in purchasing them as I teach Bodhidharma Cane and Plum Blossom Crutch. I’ll buy them when Tiger Claw starts carrying them. No whole sale for me with Martial Arts Mart.
@ Blacktiger & Shaolin
@Blacktiger - In all honestly, it’s challenging for MAM to ship to Oz, or any other country for that matter. There are unique customs regulations for each country and MAM frequently gets stung with a parcel stuck at the border, which is why shipping costs outside the U.S. are pretty pricey.
@Shaolin - At this point, we don’t know if this product will evolve into a Tiger Claw offering. We have to sell a lot for it to get to that level. We’re off to a good start, but we’re still way deep in the primacy effect. Once the newness wears off, we might not be able to move enough to justify making this into a wholesale offering. I’m hoping we will, of course, but it’s really up to the market and how well the Shaolin community supports it. Keep your fingers crossed.
[QUOTE=GeneChing;1091270]@Shaolin - At this point, we don’t know if this product will evolve into a Tiger Claw offering. We have to sell a lot for it to get to that level. We’re off to a good start, but we’re still way deep in the primacy effect. Once the newness wears off, we might not be able to move enough to justify making this into a wholesale offering. I’m hoping we will, of course, but it’s really up to the market and how well the Shaolin community supports it. Keep your fingers crossed.[/QUOTE]
Understandable.
Hey Gene!
If you are going to sell the cane you ought to at least include an “Authentic Bodhidharma Shoe” with each one!