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42 of 43 found the following review helpful:
Has its uses May 27, 2009
By fatfrog
I bought this on a whim but now am glad that I did. I hike a lot in desert country and really like this to sweep the grass and check for snakes. At 42 inches I am not sure this is good for any other critters but the flexibility and light weight makes me prefer it over trekking poles/walking staffs. Not recommended if you need something for stability.
63 of 68 found the following review helpful:
 Excellent Bargain Oct 02, 2008
By Melvin Williams
I just received my 42" Sjambok today in the mail and eagerly took it out for a trial spin while walking my dog. First, I have to say that the Cold Steel Sjambok is solid state in construction and very light. I carried it tucked under my arm like a swagger stick. The initial appearance is that of a riding crop on steroids. Not so obvious as to draw unwanted attention but certainly impressive enough to mean business.
I have been using a recently purchased Cold Steel African Walking Stick lately but wanted to give the new Sjambok a try. My first night out I was charged by a loose German Shepard in my neighborhood. I swished the stick about while yelling and the dog immediately backed off. I have no doubt that I could have effectively flayed the beast if necessary but the intimidation alone seemed sufficent.
So far, my initial impression is quite positive. This stick delivers exactly as advertised and seems impervious to destruction. It is light and quite pleasurable to carry while walking the suburbs. For those roaming off the beaten trail, a solid, load bearing stick like the African Walking Stick might be more suitable provided some good padded gloves are worn (see my previous review on that item).
In summary, no complaints on the Sjambok. It is exactly as described and very capable of being used for defensive purposes. I'm happy with my purchase and consider this a steal at the current price.
44 of 47 found the following review helpful:
Sjambok Jun 04, 2007
By Kevin Nicholson
Sjambok is a type of rigid whip used by hikers and citizens for defense against wild animals, snakes, and human assailants. The Cold steel product is as durable as billed. The handle fits nicely in the hand, and the "whip" action is reliable and powerful.
18 of 18 found the following review helpful:
Fantastic price on a pretty good product May 29, 2010
By D. Trout
"Fishmonger Media Consulting"
I am a martial artist who has also been practicing and teaching Bullwhip Artistry semi-professionally for more the half a decade, (look online for the work of Anthony DeLongis, Adam Winrich, and Chris Camp to see what I mean by "Bullwhip Artistry.") I picked up the Cold Steel 42" Sjambok to expand my arsenal of tools for demonstrations and such, (and also as a tool to take to the dojo and explore some defensive stuff through sparring.
Now, I'm not a huge fan of a lot of Cold Steel's business practices, (in my experience, they like to rip off blade designs from top blade makers and pass them off as their own, but when you're faced with spending $700+ on a tactical folding knife, or a similar, quite comparable product from Cold Steel for < $200, Cold Steel is your best friend. Good products vs. questionable business ethics. While I don't care for that, your mileage may vary,) but when it comes to the sjambok, they are the ONLY game in town unless you're lucky enough to find a good quality traditional one made of rhinoceros hide on eBay. Good luck with that.
Even being the only kid on the block making these, the Cold Steel Sjambok is quite good. My first day with it at the dojo, and the self-defense functionality became quite clear. It's very responsive and quick, and very easy to control the amount of force you deliver with it, from light "attention getting" taps to some rather painful strikes. It can deliver quite effective blows as a baton, but has the advantage that can come from "around corners," due to it's flexibility. I find that it seems to more naturally fall into sword/knife/escrima types of techniques, rather than baton/club like ones.
All in all, I'm VERY pleased with this purchase. It's an excellent tool for around $10.
The only complaint that I could have about this product is the weight. In my opinion it is a little light for being a tool that relies primarily on mass for effectiveness. I feel it could be far more effective with more of the weight shifted toward the tip of the whip, (not just a weight out at the end, like a flail, but an even distributition along the length, like a thin steel cable core,) but for the price, it can't be beat!
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Not as good as I had hoped. Oct 06, 2010
By Myco
The Cold Steel Sjambok is exactly what it's described as. Good length, durable material and not too heavy. What it lacks is finishing. The cord that comes attached to the handle is a simple piece of kraton pulled and knotted through a rough hole in the handle, which came undone after a few minutes of use. There are bits of material sticking out where the edges of the mold were, and the woven pattern on the handle looks fake and tacky. Still, Cold Steel doesn't set out to be stylistic: It sets out to arm normal people with weapons that you can use to defend yourself. Now a sjambok is by no means an effective tool for self-defense, but it does it's job, and for about $10 it's not like you invested a lot in it if you're not completely satisfied.
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