sruli recht: self defense umbrellas

sruli recht: self defense umbrellas

if your in search of the ultimate 'self defense umbrella' then look no further than the following two designs...



first up is the 'umbuster' designed by sruli recht - an umbrella with an 'ergonomically positioned knuckle
duster handle configuration'. carrying the piece around would surely make an potential attacker think
twice before starting any trouble, but the design doesnt' come cheap, 330 USD to be exact! the 'umbuster'
will be available from october this year over at birkiland. the umbrella has been classified a class 5
weapon in the US, and is considered similarly so in many countries. to have and to hold this accessory
requires a weapons licence and, or gun license. more



next up is 'the unbreakable umbrella' - from the name you might be fooled into thinking that the selling
point would be that it can survive strong winds etc. but no, it's actually designed with the intention of
being used for self defense. the piece is described by 'real-self-defense' as having 'no unusual parts,
no more metal than an average umbrella, it does not arouse suspicion, can be carried legally everywhere
where any weapons are prohibited, unlike a walking stick it does not cause strange looks if carried by
an able-bodied person, and it does protect from rain. anyone who can use a stick for defense can use
this umbrella.' from now on you might want to think twice about upsetting someone who has an umbrella!
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both designs via ohgizmo
andy db
08.15.08  
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Are you glorifying a weapon? I know it´s self defense, but someone can argue as well about guns, the only difference is the context.

How sad, right?
sandra portillo alday   08.16.08
At first I like the idea to have "added value", I also like to ask : Are you glorifying a weapon? Now that I am worried that people might just beat me up using my umbrella. Anyhow I still think that "design" should" be added to make it friendly, like using nicer prints.
Casey Chen   08.17.08
the entry is posted under the 'horror' category.
andy b   08.18.08

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