Our Customers Tell You About The Unbreakable® Walking-Stick Umbrella
I am very impressed with the product and plan to talk about it on the radio show I host every Sunday.”
Dr. Dave Janda
Operation Freedom (WAAM Talk 1600)
Listen to what Dr. Dave Janda of Operation Freedom (WAAM Talk 1600) has to say about the Unbreakable® Umbrella:
Dr. Dave Janda talks about the Unbreakable® Umbrella with its inventor, Thomas Kurz
Tactically discreet … flies well under the radar … can cause some serious damage … very useful for those with little or no formal self-defense training…. If you are on the hunt for a tool which does not bring any unwanted attention, then give the Unbreakable® Walking-Stick Umbrella a serious look. Plus you get a great umbrella as well.”
H.
EDC Central
I greatly enjoy the umbrella. I have traveled with it to Europe without anyone glancing twice at it and in the rain it was the best umbrella I have ever used. Held up great in heavy winds that had lesser umbrellas turning inside-out.”
Bruce Nelson DDS
Phoenix, Arizona
I have been travelling with your umbrella worldwide and it actually comes in very handy in every way, makes me & my family feel much more secure as I have a defence equipment that I can utilise during raining periods, thanks for making such a wonderful item.”
TH Liew
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Just wanted to say that I received my umbrella today. I had previously purchased one a few years ago for my elderly father. For Christmas a few years ago he mentioned he wanted “a really good umbrella” and after a quick Google search I bought one of your umbrellas and had it shipped to him … and never thought much about it. A couple of months ago (when it started raining here in the Pacific Northwest) I asked him if he still used the umbrella I bought him and he replied, `All the time. It’s excellent!’
“Personally I have always just layered up on the foul weather gear and never used an umbrella myself, but recently I’ve thought about getting one, so I ordered yours.
“Man, this thing is awesome! I carried it tonight at a large public outdoor event with thousands of people in attendance. Walking through the crowds with my umbrella gave me a whole new level of confidence. This thing is built like a tank and I have no question that it would perform as advertised should I need it to defend myself. The friends I showed it to tonight were blown away. Don’t be surprised if you get a few more orders from Vancouver Island in the next few weeks
“Thanks for producing such a unique and quality product. Keep up the great work.”
Rod Freeman
Ladysmith, British Columbia
Talon Tactical Inc.
www.talonknife.com
Thanks again for the remarkably fast shipping. Thanks to your umbrella I feel completely safe walking the streets of Europe in the wee hours of the morning. Special kudos on making the crook open enough to hook a neck, simply brilliant.”
Chris Barrows
The Soterian Group
Specialized Security and Risk Consultancy
The ideal defense weapon! My first choice when it comes to my personal safety.”
Hendrik-Röber
Albstadt, Germany
Authorized instructor of Irish Stick Fighting Doyle Style
www.trinitycombat.com
My favourite model of the Unbreakable® Umbrella is the Crooked handle one. The reason for this is that it provides a great deal of support which is necessary when I’m walking with the bad knee injury that occasionally reoccurs on my right leg.
“The crooked top umbrella is ideal to provide the required support. It is designed to be very strong so it can bear my full body weight. In addition when you are injured certain elements in society unfortunately seem to see you as a easy target. This is where having the support and confidence provided by having a legally carried item which not only provides mobility assistance but can be used to defend yourself is ideal.
“I use it everyday having recently damaged my knee again and just in the space of the last week it has prevented my becoming a victim of two attacks that I could see were about to be initiated. Without the Unbreakable® Umbrella in my hand I do not know what would have happened to me in my vulnerable state. Violence was avoided because I had the confidence that I could defend myself with the Umbrella. Mr. Kurz and Mr. Boyle (owner of TacticalThings.com), have my deepest thanks for making available a tool that helps decent law abiding citizens get by without having to make any compromises. As society becomes more dangerous the Unbreakable Umbrella’s value is increasing.”
Mr. H S Kanth, United Kingdom
Full text of Mr. Kanth’s testimonial is posted at TacticalThings.com, our dealer in the United Kingdom.
During the Hapkido Cane DVD shoot with Paladin Press last month, I used an Unbreakable® Umbrella to perform some of the techniques. This umbrella is an attractive functional umbrella, but also serves as a formidable weapon if needed. I beat on a heavy bag with it, and used it to perform cane techniques that incorporated striking and joint locking.”
Alain Burrese
Missoula, Montana
Author of Hapkido Cane DVD from Paladin Press
www.yourwarriorsedge.com
We have written in the past (see the November and December 2006 issues of AEGIS) of the virtues of a cane for self-defense. While the cane is an appropriate emergency safety tool for people of a certain age, it is unlikely that many under 50 will choose to carry a cane.
“We recently became aware of another option: The Unbreakable® Umbrella, which we obtained from Thomas Kurz of Real Self-Defense. While not cheap at $179.95 for either the crooked or straight version, it is certainly not the most expensive umbrella we have seen on the market.
“The umbrella weighs less than two pounds, and is as strong as they claim. Besides being an excellent impact weapon, it is also an excellent umbrella. Ours by chance arrived on a day when there was a strong wind advisory, and we were not able to make it turn inside out, in spite of our best efforts. If you need to carry an impact weapon, but are not in a position to carry either a baton or a cane, we strongly recommend the Unbreakable Umbrella. If you are merely looking for one of the best umbrellas available, we strongly recommend the Unbreakable® Umbrella.”
Richard B. Isaacs
AEGIS journal
www.aegisjournal.com
When I first saw this `Unbreakable® Umbrella‘ I thought, `Is this guy for real?’ Now that I’ve thoroughly studied this product, I’m pretty sure he is NOT screwing around. This is just a GREAT idea. I can’t wait to lay into my heavy bag with one of these!”
Tim Schmidt
U.S. Concealed Carry — The Ultimate Resource for the Armed Citizen
www.usconcealedcarry.com
I received my Unbreakable® Walking Stick Umbrella, straight knob, ordered internationally, in only twelve days. The pictures do not do it justice, it is an extremely beautiful piece of workmanship to hold in the hand. Your customer service is truly excellent and I will highly recommend you to my friends and associates.”
Paddy Turley
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Just a quick note to say thanks for the umbrella. I received it last week and I’m very happy with it.
“Perhaps unlike many of your customers I didn’t buy your umbrella with self-defense in mind. I have bought something like twenty umbrellas over the last twenty years or so and each one has been disappointing in that they just seem to fall apart after an unacceptably short time—and I’ve never subjected any umbrella to more than light use. As a result I’ve been on the hunt for an umbrella that would stand more wear and tear so when I saw the Unbreakable® Umbrella I figured that was the umbrella for me.
“Now I feel confident that my Unbreakable® Umbrella will stand up to everything an umbrella should. Not only that, but the style of the umbrella is everything I could have wanted—it looks and feels right and it has a heft and a look that speak of a well-constructed quality product.”
Ian Cooper
Wakefield, Massachusetts
Just a quick note to say again how happy I am with your umbrella, which I’ve now owned for about a year. It’s still going strong and giving great service when other umbrellas would probably have already started to fall apart. In fact my wife bought an umbrella (not one of yours) at about the same time and it’s already in the trash – the handle came loose so she had to buy another one. The shaft on your umbrella is so strong that, apart from the umbrella’s potential as a weapon of self-defense, it works really well as an all-in-one umbrella/walking stick.”
Ian Cooper
Wakefield, Massachussets
I would like to take a moment to tell you how happy I am with my new umbrella. Having been a martial artist for over 30 years I have always wished to find a umbrella that could stand the strain of being used in a true self-defense situation. Your umbrella has answered that call and more! Thank you very much.”
Sifu Curtis Hendricks
Springfield, Missouri
Our FMA training teaches us to be able to use items from everyday life. An umbrella obviously resembles a stick, but the simple fact is that all the umbrellas we’ve seen are too flimsy for most serious purposes. THIS ONE MEASURES UP. To confirm the claims made at www.self-defense.info I have put it through full power two-handed baseball bat swings at a heavy bag (I didn’t bother to stand on mine though). The impact generated was impressive and the umbrella still readily opened with the push of a button. We think this umbrella measures up as a worthy self-defense tool–and as an umbrella too. Woof!”
Crafty Dog (Marc Denny)
Hermosa Beach, California
Dog Brothers Martial Arts
www.dogbrothers.com
Your product is as simple and as effective as we saw in your video. I can carry it everywhere. Many other agencies wanted to know where they could purchase this umbrella.”
Member of PSG
(Presidential Security Group)
As a Defensive Tactics Instructor and one who works with law enforcement and military personnel, I am usually quite critical of `self-defense fads.’ However, I don’t feel this product falls into that category. I think it would make for a very viable self-defense adjunct in someone’s arsenal. It is a very innocuous utilitarian object that most people would not look twice at. That is, until they felt it’s capabilities first hand.”
Mike McGuire
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
The umbrella is great! I love the way that it opens up (very smooth) and it’s very light yet feels solid. I feel the umbrella would be good in an encounter with more than one attacker or possible protection against a knife, hopefully never have to use it for that! I haven’t tried it in the rain. I certainly feel safe walking around with it.”
Guy Guneri
London, United Kingdom
I was asked to test the Unbreakable® Umbrella and did so with every intention of destroying it. It stood up to every kind of usage I could devise. My testing leads me to believe the Unbreakable Umbrella lives up to its name, and is indeed Unbreakable.”
Dave McNeill
Soke
Goju-Shorei Systems
Well that was fast! My umbrella has arrived, and I’m very pleased with it. Just as advertised, it looks and carries just like a regular umbrella, but the owner can feel the entire thing is unusually stout. In fact, the high quality, polished wooden handle is almost too solid! You can really do damage with this umbrella, one solid blow to the head could easily drop a very large person.
“Thanks for the quick delivery and quality craftsmanship.”
Mr. Prefers to Remain Anonymous
Tai Jung, Taiwan
I just received my new Unbreakable® Umbrella and am very happy with the quality of construction. The crook end has a nice weight feel to it and I’m sure it will give me years of great service.”
Doug Hayden
Seymour, Connecticut
Just received the umbrella that I ordered. All is well and I am pleasantly surprised with the unit. Now I will walk not only with confidence but with style as well, thank you again.”
Milan Kloubek
Australia
This is a totally different and ingenuous concept. The Unbreakable® Umbrella. It is tremendously strong, is able to deliver a devastating strike, a powerful block and – above all – is an article which any young, middle- or old-aged person can carry perfectly legitimately. A (none aggressive) young man (who has no martial arts skills) cannot easily walk around with a walking stick or staff to protect himself. But an umbrella is a totally different matter. Even on a fine day an umbrella would not be viewed with suspicion by the general public or (hopefully) by the police. The Unbreakable Umbrella looks like an ordinary ‘breakable’ one!
“You will find full details at: www.real-self-defense.com/unbreakable-umbrella/.
“I prefer the straight-ended version rather than the curved handle ‘normal’ type. I like to be able to deliver a direct butt smash to the face, but I suppose the curved handle type looks more ‘innocent’. A matter of personal preference really. All types are effective for practical personal protection.”
John Roberts-James
Darlington, United Kingdom
Personal Protection Publications
www.personalprotectionpublications.co.uk
What excellent build quality, an excellent umbrella that looks like it will last years and years of use. The curved handle version I bought makes it fine as a walking stick for me, and it feels good to have it around when I am out and about late at night. I am going to order another for my family, this really is a solid, impressive piece of kit. “You can quote me on that too if you wish (please hide my email).”
Lynsay
Rochdale, United Kingdom
I have two of your umbrellas and truly like them.”
Dr. Silvernail Smith
Chicago, Illinois
At the end of September, I watched broadcast of Japanese Fuji Television Network [showing your Unbreakable® Umbrella]. This umbrella is the best. This umbrella can easily put a robber under control. And this umbrella does not kill the robber, unlike a handgun or a knife. In Japan there is an umbrella [with] a Japanese sword inside for self-protection. However, [one needs] permission from the police to carry this. When one’s weapon is more powerful than [that of a] robber, self-defense is not accepted [as justification] when one kills a robber in Japan. I think this is a very shameful judgment. I may protect oneself and [my] family from robbery from now on more safely [as] I was able to buy your umbrella.”
Masakatsu Suzuki
Tokyo, Japan
Just received my umbrella and it’s a beauty not only in the way it looks but I tried it out on my heavy bag and it is solid to the max. Thanx for the fast delivery of your item, I appreciate. I’m certain it will come in handy in any future travels!”
Pete Costanzo
Las Vegas, Nevada
I am extremely satisfied with my purchase of this item, it is a beautifully solid piece of work and truly does live up to its reputation. I will purchase more Unbreakable® Umbrellas in the future. Thank you.”
Paul Quach
Monterey Park, California
I recently purchased your Unbreakable® Umbrella for self-defense purposes on the street. This instrument besides being the best umbrella I have ever seen can be used in some pretty rough combat situations.
“Having been an engineer, I decided to really examine and subject the umbrella to some pretty rough stress tests. The umbrella came through every combat test and manufacturing engineering scrutiny I could think of. I am so pleased with its results that I am now considering purchasing a second one to keep in my car besides the one I now have for the home and street. A great self-defense product!”
Dr. Richard J. Vahl
San Diego, California
As a traveling account executive crossing many states I had considered purchasing the Unbreakable® Umbrella to be used as both an umbrella and potentially as a method of self-defense. My travels take me to hotels across the south and I travel sometimes late evening hours.
“Recently my back finally gave out and I am scheduled for back surgery. Not being very old I did not want to use a cane because of the image I need to keep up in sales. An umbrella would not be looked at unfavorably. Since I needed to have it do double duty I need the umbrella to have rubber tips to keep it from slipping to use as a cane and as an umbrella. Real Self-Defense quickly sent me two tips. I absolutely love this umbrella.
“At 240lbs I still do not worry about it collapsing when I am using it as a cane. I doubt I will wear out the rubber tips but I wanted to make sure I do not run out in case they do and ordered four more. Real Self-Defense quickly responded `no problem.’ Selling Industrial Services I know the importance of good customer service. This company knows real customer service. Speedy service and a `no problem attitude.’ I am recommending them to all my co-workers and friends. They are a pleasure to do business with.
“Thank you so much for being there.”
Elwyn Green
Texarkana, Texas
I did receive my umbrella, and all I can say is, WOW!! This is a really nice piece of self-defense tool.”
Mark Lionelli
Mickleton, New Jersey
