Defense Umbrellas: Security and Secrecy

You’ve heard of sword canes and shillelaghs. Now get ready to meet the best-kept self-defense secret in the industry, which offers next-level discretion paired with function and serviceability. It’s a defense umbrella, and this quick guide covers why it makes one of the best defensive weapons out there.

Defense umbrellas are significantly more practical than other self-defense tools and for a wide variety of reasons. For one, defense umbrellas are far more discrete than many other items and tools. Carrying a sword openly might not be an option (to say the least), and a young, able person carrying a sword cane around is highly conspicuous. An umbrella is also a run-of-the-mill object and can be concealed in plain sight. You don’t have to intentionally hide it, like you would with a taser or pepper spray.

There is also the legality to consider. You wouldn’t be able to get away with wearing a sword or a large knife openly in most places, and then there are the jurisdictions in which it is illegal to carry a firearm. While you must do your due diligence to ensure you are within the law, it may be more practical for you to carry a blade than a gun. The outright utility of these defense umbrellas is another strong selling point. While the discretion is a big win, it’s undeniable that these are first a tool and second a weapon. When bad weather strikes, you’ll be ready for it with these high-quality umbrellas.

They’re not just useful in the rain, either. A high-quality umbrella like this one can also keep you shaded in the heat of the bright midday sun, enhancing your comfort throughout all seasons and conditions. Then there is the durability. Even without the blade deployed, thanks to the durable steel frame of these umbrellas, they have a good bit of heft and can be used as striking implements as a non-lethal deterrent, if the need ever arises.

This alone offers enough value to warrant purchasing and carrying one. If you carry an umbrella as it is, you might as well give it a double function, and one that can protect life and limb if it becomes necessary. Discretion is another important aspect of a defense umbrella. Whereas you actively need to conceal some tools and other defensive items, you don’t need to hide a defense umbrella. It hides itself.

Compared to sword canes, which can also be practical, you can get away with carrying a sword umbrella in more areas simply because it will not be noticed. A cane is seen by some as a striking implement but almost anyone would let an umbrella fly under the radar. Cost is another thing. While we do sell affordable cane swords, on the whole our defense umbrellas are more affordable than the majority of the canes we sell.

To recap - the cost, convenience, easy concealment and portability, paired with the downright functionality of these sword umbrellas makes them well worth the investment.

It’s important to keep in mind that not all defense umbrellas offer the same functionality, or are built to the same standards as what you will find at True Swords. First, many so-called “defense umbrellas” are made with sub-par materials, or alloys that can’t withstand the rigors of actual use. Some may also be made with steel alloys that offer little to no resistance to corrosion, which is utterly unacceptable in a defense umbrella which will, after all, be deployed predominantly in wet weather.

The fact that these defense umbrellas also sport corrosion-resistant stainless steel blades also makes them more practical for those that lead busy lives as the steel is lower maintenance and does not need to be constantly cleaned and oiled to prevent it from rusting, unlike many other battle-ready swords. Our defense umbrellas are made with 14.5” stainless steel blades that are perfectly housed and hidden by a real, functional umbrella facade. They are easy to deploy and ready in a flash via the push of a button, and are paired to comfortable, durable, no-slip handles complete with a blade guard that protects your hands.

Supported by a sturdy steel frame, these defense umbrellas also support a durable and practical nylon canopy that will keep you dry and comfortable in even the nastiest weather. This sets them apart from other such models that are more like “umbrella-shaped objects” and which do not stand up to the rigors of hard use. Plus, these sword umbrellas are unique and offer a classic look that’s hard to imitate, all while keeping you safe with the knowledge that you’re ready for the worst that nature - or man - has to throw at you.

If all those selling points didn’t furnish you with reason enough to get one of these, we also offer an engraving service which makes it easy to customize these umbrellas. Add your name, initials, or a special message - engraved sword umbrellas make a nice treat to yourself but could also be a special gift. All in all, these defense umbrellas constitute practical, highly versatile utilitarian items that would be valuable even if they didn’t contain a blade - but which offer twice the utility as a result.

Interested in learning more about these defense umbrellas? You can check them out at the previous link. However, if you’re not sure that an umbrella is for you and you might be interested in a sword cane as an alternative, be sure to check out our other sword canes and other defensive items that are also ideal for keeping you safe even when the chips are down.