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The Anti-Mugger Umbrella
A Vermont company, Real Self-Defense, has created an umbrella specially designed to help you fight off an attack. The company says the umbrella is made of hi-tech steel, can hold the weight of a man without breaking, and can be used like a bat in an emergency. In a promotional video put out by Real Self-Defense, a man uses the umbrella to split watermelons and smash a punching bag. A company spokesman says, "Our Unbreakable Umbrella has 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. Anyone who can use a stick for defense can use this umbrella. Do you know how to swing a baseball bat? Do you know how to strike with a sturdy stick? If you do, you know all you need to know." I'm glad to see that someone is finally making self-defense products based on Batman Villain Technology.
...just make sure your steel-shafted umbrella isn't the highest structure in the immediate area.
Arguing with an engineer is like wrestling a pig in the mud. After a while, you realize the engineer enjoys it.
A an ancient PR makes it as news in the telegraph,
If you were wondering if you should read the telegraph, now you know, avoid like the plague
Looks like it's time for Bartitsu to make a comeback.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartitsu
You just need:
- a shock proof portable with sturdy steel corners.
- a long "anti steal" portable chain.
- formal training in medieval combat.