Originally Posted by
angra
I don't have direct experience with attempting to carry on something like this, but I would be concerned about TSA rejecting it as carry-on and prepare accordingly.
I did acquire a decorated walking stick on a trip once, and after research decided to check it. In retrospect I wish I had mailed it instead.
Not sure the concern. People get through with canes, artwork in tubes, without issue all the time. Only issue would be if one end was pointed enough to be a weapon.