I believe FEDEX has no compunctions about sharp and pointys; after all they shipped all our stuff to Macao and back .
One of my containers was opened by US Customs; full of swords, no problem .
Length might be an issue with FEDEX but we're talking what; five feet or so ?
EDIT
Just got off the phone w/FEDEX Intl .
No problems on your package size Bill !
Based on my description of a 10" dia tube 5' long that is .
It can be done .