Perfectly innocent looking outside, with scorched wood to bring out the grain. When handle is unscrewed, a 24 inch unsharpened blade is revealed. Cannot trim shorter. Not suitable as a support cane, for collectors 18 and over only. Cannot be shipped to certain states or countries -- SHIPPED DIRECT FM NYC to USA addresses, or ships to VA first, then overseas. The customer/buyer is responsible for knowing the laws relative to the shipping address in regards to this item.