sruli recht: self defense umbrellas

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!
How sad, right?
rakso naibaf: parapluie table
somewhere between a table and an umbrella, the functional form is an ode to the absurdity of the everyday.
db shop: camouflage goggles umbrella by 25tog
with its secret, goggle-shaped window disguised in perfect camouflage, the umbrella lets spies and scuba divers alike continue their adventures under the cover of rain. stay tuned, more new products are coming soon!
db shop: goggles umbrella by 25togo
spies and scuba divers alike will appreciate the secret, goggle-shaped window offered by these bright umbrellas, now available in the designboom shop.
sruli recht studio visit
while in reykjavík, iceland for designmarch 2011, designboom visited the studio of sruli recht, who works between product design, tailoring and shoe making.
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