They're marketed to the 'Before' photo in a Charles Atlas ad, to the average person whose last fight was in grade school, to the people who don't have the time or money to train, to the physically frail. Some of the designers might even think they're helping people. What they do is give a false sense of security. While that extra spring in the step might dissuade some attackers, others will take the chance. The hidden stabby in the brush is only useful if nobody took away the kidnap victim's purse and she keeps her composure enough to lull her attackers into thinking she's helpless. Then she could get the drop on one and either escape or take his gun.
I've been into a lot of fights in my day. I've had the most trouble with 2 kinds of opponents. The superbly obese and the small and squirly. Body type isn't necessarily an indicator of one's ability to fight. Mindset is most important. Skill is a close second, as skill is worthless without the mind to use it.
Jet Li - that was the name I couldn't remember! Thank you. I could picture his face whenever they were talking about the chain necklace but couldn't remember the name. When I think of Asian action actors with the name of 'Li/Lee' I immediately think of Bruce Lee. Seems like all other Asian actors after Bruce are trying to fill that void he left behind. Some come close but none will ever be the same. Keep up the good work my friends.
Not in disagreement, but base argument of "Even if you carry these tools you'll need training" applies to all tools ranging from mace and knives to guns. Good video.
A whole LOT of things hurt like hell, but then they don't . Adrenalin and/or drugs can change everything really fast. You can't rely on pain compliance , you have to be able to either shut the body down or cripple it enough to get away.
@@cosseybombjust looked up the weapon, it's so cool. If you're in the US, brass knuckles blades are illegal, don't carry those on your person. Also, check your knife laws, 6" is pretty drastic. Michigan allows 3" for self defense (never tell a cop a blade is for that), 4" for general use, and longer hunting blades are only for hunters. Most states are less lenient than Michigan regarding length. Brass knuckles do more damage than most knife non fatal injuries. I'll give you a hint that I learned about them: you have to change the way you punch to use them most effectively.
@MrByaeger I'm a Japanese martial artist; if you have the techniques, you can 99% rely on pain compliance. The 1% is PCP and similar stimulants that deaden the physical response. The police also have problems tasing them, for example.
Go on Budk. Buy one of their sonic grenades. They look just like real grenades. When attacked remove grenade from pocket, pull pin, shout "Allahu Akbar!" Watch as your attacker flees. If they dont flee, drop the grenade and use the bang to summon every last cop for a city block.
A kubaton is also a great defense tool... Especially ones that are made of stainless steel ! They have great heft for performing the hammer fist technique... Caifede made the ones that I have... I also have tactical pens and ones that look enough like regular pens so as not to draw attention... The Atomic Bear sells "The Rebel" which is such a pen...
Tactical pen is one of my EDC's !!! With a little training, and element of surprise, Very affective !!! But, being awear, and prepared/ready makes all the difference
I once used a chain against two dudes who tried to rob me. The situation allowed to me to make the move because they were coming down of a motorcycle and I saw it coming. Otherwise it would have been difficult. And I had the chain on one of my pockets. For the rest of these items... I'm sure they wouldn't work.
I've seen a variation of the necklace used effectively by a homeless guy, but he had added either a magnetic or pop clasp on it so it came off easily when pulled and had a knife as the pendant...skid row can be scary at night lol
I have these exact same Buddha Beads. Martial Arts has been part of my life for such a long time including weapons combat. Using this necklace is deceiving, however I am comfortable using this as a tool for self defense out of the endless options available. I do NOT wear it around my neck as I use it for mantras, and if I am ever out with it, I keep it wrapped around my hand and wrist. Accurately striking someone where I want to is not a concern for me, but keep in mind, martial arts is what I have dedicated myself to. An inexperienced individual may only put themselves in danger if used in false confidence. The points made in this video are valid and those using such tools for self defense should educate themselves or choose another weapon. Good health to all.
only caveat that I can think of: the brush could be useful on commercial planes (to help make out the odd terrorist highjacker) or places where knifes are banned and there is a metal detector.
I'm a big fan of sneaky "alternative weapons." This video's right though, these 4 are all poorly designed gimmicky stuff. But a properly carried and accessible blackjack, flatsap, slungshot, baton, icepick, or dagger all make great choices as a backup to your ccw (or for days when you have to travel lite).
@@SwordFighterPKN - Because criminals use them, and it sucks for police to watch the asshole they were questioning (and who they know is looking for victims) waltz off because they didn't have probable cause to do anything. Which means that the rest of us lose these options.
I appreciate them as well, they certainly dont replace training but having something is better than nothing *most of the time*. The spike brush is the least gimmicky, knives are obvious & metallic. That being said, if you have no idea what youre doing, neither these nor anything else will save you, to include firearms. Ive seen so many ppl who have the same idea with firearms as the ppl buying some of these, thinking theyre safe and dont need to train bc the item will save them. It will not, & you are supplying the perp with a gun & ammo. This mentality needs to end, like years ago. Its almost 2019, how can one live being that dumb?
@@kaylt.7864 Where have you been? People wear ignorance and fake expertise like a badge of honor. If anything, that attitude is becoming more prevalent. Anyway, there were several people, mostly older women, in the CCW class I took that came with borrowed guns. They walked out with a license to carry and they don't even own a gun. Most had never shot one before. What are the chances that they'll practice handling and firing the gun? If they ever feel the need to draw in public they'll be a danger to everyone around.
My wife teases me because as long as she's been with me I've been preparing for that day. People believe that these items will magically defend them, you have to give to get, that means take a hit maybe even a vital area if your not paying attention or practicing for that day. Mahalo FT for keeping it real. Duke.
Your not the only one even before i was married I trained hard and my brother would ask me what are you training for and I'd say for that day someone tries to steal my wallet now i just do it to protect my family lol 😂
For most people who will never have to fight for their lives or safety, these can be enough to give people confidence enough to calm down and stop acting like frightened little rabbits. That being said, you’re right that for anyone with a realistic probability that they’ll need to defend themselves, those little trinkets are a terrible idea. Train like you fight.
The best self defence is common sense, Avoid walking in dimly lit areas like subways or ally ways if you can, if you cannot, put up your hood and walk in the shadows and if you see any louts or potentially dangerous people hanging about try to locate an alternate route if you cannot do that get ready with any self defence tool you keep on your person and do not draw attention to yourself and if a situation does kick off and if you have an opportunity to run do it otherwise show your ready to fight back in confidence, most criminal scum only target the weak if you show confidence and awareness while walking around you will appear not an easy target very few criminals go out looking for a fair fight and of course it helps if you maintain fitness and learn a fighting style that teaches you to fight but to avoid any fight at all costs is effective self defence, your fighting skills are to be used if there is no other option
People like you never realized that shit happens even in the areas that seem to be the safest. Hell not to long ago a Jewish church was shot up and multiple people were killed. So what's that you were saying?
There are no Jewish churches and there’s no guarantee of safety anywhere. If someone want to straight up murder you, there’s probably little you can do.
1) be aware of your surroundings 2) walk away from an altercation if possible 3) if you pull a weapon, realize you may be ‘bringing a knife to a gun fight’/you’re going to have big problems if you lose control of your weapon 4) Never underestimate you’re oppenent Btw if you need to carry a self defence weapon..a non-leathal weapon like Mace (pepper spray), on a clip attached to you’re waistband for quick access, is most logical & gives you time to run & get help.
In any self defence situation always add the ever present ingredient "liar." Does anyone think the attacker will tell the truth to law enforcement? He'll say that he was the target of e.g.., racial taunts by you, and that you pulled a hair brush that was really a knife, and he'll produce witnesses. It happens all the time. The law doesn't know what happened. Victory goes to the best actor in court. Once you pull any weapon the perp can also claim self-defence. you give up all your legal rights and the perp can seem like the victim. You need to think about all of this and plan your self defence strategy accordingly.
Wow I was just writing in my notebook about this yesterday. Not the same equipment but the same concept. Knives, mace, stun guns, and even firearms are all useless unless you can get to it. Unless you are already carrying the weapon your chances of accessing it once attacked are slim and even dangerous if the attacker gets your weapon or gets it away from you during deployment. And being real you can't just walk down the street with a weapon in hand so you are never going to be ready to deploy it. An example I use to drive this home is the shoe tie test. First tie you shoe while kneeling. Then do it again while several people lightly or moderately attacking you. I bet you notice a difference and you have the advantage of knowing it is coming. Same things happens when you try to put keys in a car, dail a phone number and deploy a weapon. Only in real life it is 1000% worse.
Good point, but exaggerated when it comes to a firearm, knife, flashlight or tac pen IF you carry them in accessible locations on the body AND train to quickly deploy them.
I disagree with this. Several years ago I was walking down a backwoods road to visit a friend when I heard rustling and growling from behind me. I had maybe 2 seconds from being alerted to the danger to turn around and confront a stray dog that was rushing towards me. It was pure instinct, but I stabbed the thing in the side of it's neck when it lunged at me and then kicked it away. I still don't know how my knife (which was my BSA 100 year anniversary knife - if you want to look up the style) went from closed in my pocket to open in my hand in time to defend myself. I don't remember anything at all as to my actions prior to stabbing the dog, but it happened wayyy faster than I imagined. Hindsight being 20/20, I wish the thing had barked or something. I would have rather not used the knife, as most dogs can be deterred by a swift kick to the face, but I didn't know what was coming at me and used what I had on hand. Anyway, TL;DR - when your life is on the line, you can react much faster than you think.
@@KingSarathos good story bro glad you didnt get ate up by that hound. Yeah, you can rise to the occasion, some ppl deny it but you can a bit, but at the same time some ppl think its a bigger boost than it actually is. If you dont train whatsoever, youre not gonna get anything but ptsd afterwards if you live.
Agree 100%, all of these are gimmicks at best, and lies and theft at worst. It doesn't matter what toys you have in your toolbox, if you don't know how to use them, they can be used against you.
It really is good to see others give a reality check about self defense. When I teach some friends, they get surprised how vicious and crazy engagements are. Some in denial, but some actually legit interested in learning.
The hat attachment *might* be useful to help exacerbate damage caused by a rear headbut (counter to a bearhug), but even so, its usefulness is still limited to very few scenarios.
@@hiiiitherehaha they gonna say that approached you for (insert any fake reason here) and you tried to kill them .. you go to court and they present evidence your word against criminal's word .. and you were one with concealed deadly weapon .. doesn't look very promising there
I carry two small knives and a small sidearm for my self defense. I doubt I'll ever have to use them, but I'm prepared to. I shoot and practice every week to stay proficient. While martial arts isn't the best way to learn how to fight, it does give you a foundation to build on.
@@dug5940 it gives you a good foundation to build on, as I said. However, in a martial arts class, full contact sparring (mainly Taekwondo) isn't practiced. There is no retaliation or resistance taught. It's like telling someone that an attacker is going to let you defend yourself.
@@the.tricky.outdoorsman hahaha, maybe not anymore these days in our pussifyed country, but back in the 80's and early 90's, we sparred with minimal pads, no headgear and didn't pull a lot of punches. I came home with bruises, cuts and loose teeth all the time. I agree that nobody can learn to fight if they're not really being hit. Thank the lawyers I guess. Smh
@@the.tricky.outdoorsman tae kwon do is crap and it doesn't encapsulate martial arts. Silat, Muy Thai, MCMap, Boxing, Systema, jiu jitsu, apache knife fighting etc are all martial arts and deadly in the right hands. There are 3 types of martial arts. 1. Ones for kids and looking cool ie TKD, 2. ones for sports ie mma 3. and ones for combat ( self defense is a bullshit marketing term to make fighting sound safe to women and kids) ie Silat, Military Martial arts, Kendo etc
That sort of item works fine when you're in countries where carrying any sort of weapons is forbidden, are useful to pass across police controls, in those places you must be careful of polices as you're of gangsters, and is always better having an knife than just your bare hands when walking in those streets, mine is attached (but hidden) to my purse, outside, and looks like an ornament. It worked once, and I always carry it. And it's totally true you need at least basic training to use it right! . the point with hidden blades is that the assholes never expects you have one, and the sudden response to their attack provides you time enough to run away.
I'm in a country where it's illegal to carry anything for self defense, and most of these items would get you in trouble if you used them (GBH if you stabbed someone with a hairbrush-shiv). You're far better to have a dual-purpose alibi object like a heavy torch or a walking stick.
Aye, not every country is the USA. The ring and cap attachment probably wouldn't register, but a heavy chain could and a hairbrush shiv certainly would be considered "carrying an object suitable for harming people with in public". And if you had to use a hidden weapon in self-defense you'd give the attacker's defense attorney a field day against you. You're a delusional survivalist waiting for a chance to use your sneaky weapons at the slightest excuse, a danger to society who should be locked up!
Almost 25 years ago a really good friend bought me one of those "ninja keychains"(look it up on google if you don't know what I'm referring to), and I have carried it pretty much every day and everywhere since then. At that point I had already practiced extensively with a kubotan so this was the same on steroids. I only got to "use" it once. Some guy tried to start a fight when I was walking with my daughter, and I dropped into a fighting stance and he caught a glimpse of it and suddenly he wasn't interested. It's easy to camouflage in such a way that nobody thinks it's a weapon.....use it as a keychain and put lots of keys on it. Hold it loose in your hands with the 2 finger spikes through your fingers(they should naturally pull upward to hide behind your hand) and it'll look like you're just holding a keychain and people will fuzz out the 2 spikes sticking in between your fingers if they happen to see them. I have more problems entering night clubs with my chained wallet***** than with my keychain. ***** it's kept me from losing thousands of dollars over the years and the two I've had only cost me $50 total, don't judge
You just proved that situational awareness is the number one defensive tool. Three foot rule must be implemented at ALL times . You either are going to strike me,grapple me,or wrestle me. Without basic combat skills you are foolish to just trust in your weapon. I recommend watching videos where people get attacked so that you can see just how crazy people are. I do wear steel toed shoes with boot spikes. Practice role playing, with your EDC. For me it’s a fight light with about 60,000 candela. Even in daytime I melt eyeballs with a non lethal,tool, the flashlight.
The plastic secret comb stiletto is anything but self defence. It doesn’t look scary, it can’t parry, it can’t push off, in short it can’t defend you at all in any way. But it *is* a nasty shank that you can probably get into a lot of places that screen for weapons. You can hide it in your hand, even when it is out of the brush. And you can stab-stab-stab with it. Absolutely crap for self defence. But not half bad for assassination. Which shows how disingenous a lot of ”self defence” marketing is.
Used to carry a kobotan, and did train with it especially drawing it. Never had to pull it but did put my hand on it several times when it looked like a situation could get out of hand. Also showed the end of it to a mugger that was scoping me and planning to rob me, however demonstrating that I was aware of him and that I was armed and prepared, meant that he couldn't get the jump on me so went looking for another target. So completely agree that any self defense tool needs training. Also saw a few videos of crazy armed to the teeth yanks showing what they packed in their ECBs and one really stuck in my mind (think he was in a state with gun laws but did watch a few and some had packed guns safely in the bottom of their bags, lol). The guy had a bag within his bag filled with self defense tools, as well as a baton, many duplications on knives, pepper spray and torches, etc. but not one of them was on his direct person, so not one of them was effective for self defense. He tried to justify it that if things kicked off he could take the bag out of his bag and quickly stash his many duplicate tools about his person, but that's not how self defense works. If you can't pull a tool out and get it into action in under 1 second then it is just extra weight you are carrying and it doesn't stand a chance of saving your life.
I saw i video once of a guy showing off his edc self defense which consisted of 3 handguns, 6 mags and 2 knives plus a bunch of other stuff, does that make this guy a pussy?
I think Marc MacYoung, when talking to a woman about self defense, asked her if she could drive her fingers into someone's eye in order to save her life, and she was like, "No!" So he's like, "You'd best learn how to avoid being in a situation where that's your only option then." These are definitely a bunch of silly tools. The cap is more useful as simply something to throw in someone's face while following it with a knife. I read a story on knife fighters where a guy ran up a decent tally doing that, until someone did it to him.
Wow. I just wanted to find a helpful Mala bead meditation video and this came up.😅 Now I know never to wear them around my neck when I leave the house because that’s scary. They’re not metal, they’re crystal beads for meditation but still, safety first! Thanks!😄✨
Frankly, if a "drunken" skinny dude attacks a women, any reasonable defensive measure will either be enough to get the dude to back off or it wont do anything for good. Vast majority of attackers will have no knowledge off combat sports and just go at it. Pepper Spray is a very real defensive measure for a women to scream and run away then, as the extra time is all thats needed to get away.
I holiday in a place in India that used to be filled with hot Israeli women fresh out of the army - not so much anymore. On the positive side, it's now full of hot Russian women.
I have a 4th Dan in TKD, but always have a pocket folder (this can also have a kubiton option). If there is a possibility of something I have the CRKT Key. A (T) like tool that I put in my hand. I might also keep my car key in between my thumb when walking to my car. It's always best not to look for trouble and avoid it at all cost. But for multi attackers or maybe not being at the top of your game do to drinking a beverage or two this is a nice option. Happy training!!!
The hat thing at the back.. Shit... Old school cloth caps, early to mid 1900's (Peaky Blinders type of thing), had weight to them and some dodgy guys would put razor blades in the skip part. Results can be nasty for the victim of an attack...
My Father a ww2 Army Veteran taught all 3 of us kids how to defend ourselves, and In my own military experience I learned more, Back ally bar fights taught me a whole lot more especially Dirty tricks to use. Anything you can lay hands on is a weapon most of humanity is equipped wit 4 good ones to start with your hands and feet and when you add teeth and head you aren't unarmed. Now to the best your brain and mindset never quit be mentally alert and willing to fight acquire the necessary skills and be aware of what's going on around and that is more important than any weapon it allows you to actually avoid being attacked
Historical note on the Hat, back in the day like 1950s and earlier era certain types of criminals would sew razor blades into their hat as a sucker weapon to blitz attack thier victims. It would initially appear that they were being respectful by removing their hat while talking to you but in reality they were putting the weapon in their hand and we're going to swing it at your face as soon as you got close. This was prevalent enough that certain precincts would advise officers to step back and draw their pistol on a suspect Who removed his hat When approaching the officer. That should give you an idea of how you would theoretically use that hat, however if your strategy revolves around a sucker attack you are going to have a hard time arguing self-defense.
Well hell then people should just lie down and die since they don't have the skills of a trained fighter. Here is a problem people that train become very arrogant about why they know and can apply vs. those that don't. Becoming arrogant and defensive about what you know is not helpful for those that don't know how to fight or are not willing to spend the time to do so, yet still need to defend themselves. This notion you use your bare hands is really stupid and in places were fights are common(3rd world) are last resort. People for centuries have carried and used weapons for a reason.
Yeah they carried weapons and knew how to use them. They didn't carry a dumbass gimmick. If you don't know how to fight the best weapon in the world still isn't going to save your ass and these are far from even a mediocre weapon.
Those arent weapons tho, theyre gimmicks. That was the point. I honestly dont know how you could have missed that. Something like a crkt spew (just off the top off my head) is a weapon. Or a Springfield xd.
@@GrottyWanker69 lmfao there's religions that practice carrying daggers concealed on themselves everyday every man and woman even children. Fuck out of here with that.
I've traveled all over North America. Basically homeless traveler for 20+ years. Been in bad situations. Just this. Know, beware of your environment, be alert, finally if something does happen, hit first, hit fast and get away. No gadget is going to save the day.
What a stupid video... "you still need to train" well of course but that applies to everything (guns, knives). These items are not sold like a magic self defence system. I really don't see the point with the video
Did you not hear? These are magic protection tools. If you wear that necklace, you'll hear the guy 30 feet behind you and knock him into space with it!
I enjoyed watching this was interesting to hear your thoughts......so what do you suggest for the average person to defend themselves if not these items?
One of the only self-defense tools i would carry are Quartz gloves. But still them i dont Carry. And by the way it eas a very good video. Finally someone in the internet who thinks like me.
What people don"t understand is : no matter how hard you train, no matter how effectives are your skills, no matter how calm you can be, no matter how destructive are your defense items *you'll never be able to defend yourself if you don't see it coming!* Sheeples always says "with my high grade titanium tactical pen I can kill someone in one hit"... yeah, sure, whatever... then I it them (softly) in face and say "where was your high grade titanium tactical pen approved by union of the best fighting team navy seals?"
I've always wondered why I feel safer bare-handed than with a weapon as I always thought that was kind of weird, but since that's what I've always been trained to do, I guess it's not so uncommon a thought after all. This is a great video and I'm glad this channel and others like it are around to help dispel these kinds of thoughts about self defense. Just as a side-note: I've never even seen any of those self defense tools/weapons before until I saw this video lol Where I live almost all items/weapons for self defense are illegal to carry save for a licensed firearm or a folding knife with no assisted opening methods. (That includes but not limited to: Flippers, auto-knives, even thumb studs count as assisted opening) Since I have no training in how to use a knife and I don't carry a firearm, I'm most comfortable protecting myself bare-handed. It's just nice to know that I'm not necessarily doing myself a disservice by not carrying anything. I'm lucky to have training as it has saved my life a couple of times, and I'm glad that organizations and information like this group are active and available to allow people to train and learn to protect themselves as realistically as possible. The two demonstrators in this video really seem to know their stuff! :D
The additional problem with knives is that they are not defense tools. If someone attacks you with a knife and you have a knife, that encounter will continue until someone is in the ER. I have no defense experience, but using my imagination, you can pull out a baseball bat on a home invader, even hit them a couple times and there is still a possibility that person runs away. You can’t scare someone into running away after getting two hits in with a knife.
That whip saved my life from a 3 man attack. As soon as I saw them I knew it was bad news so I took it out and whip lash to the faces. That cap when used properly can head-bud to the ridge of the nose leaving you plenty of time to run.
If a weapon doesn't pass 'can I end a fight faster with this or with my empty hand training', then I don't even bother. Tactical flashlight was one of the common self defense tools that failed that test because while it likely cause more damage than my fist alone, it is not designed to knock someone out and it can't help me grapple as well as empty hand. With that said I think flashlight still has their purpose for awareness and just general practical tool uses, but you don't need a tactical version for either of those tasks.
I totally agree that someone with no skills, might hurt themselves, or piss someone off, using any of these items. On the other hand, someone with a martial arts background, can use many items as a weapon... Considering most who have Mala beads wear them wrapped around the wrist, it's easy to use them in blocks, or deployed, whip them doing significant damage. I grabbed one to check out, and the beads come in solid brass or stainless, it has some good weight, and a plastic coated steel aircraft cable connecting them. I agree that it could potentially be used against you, when worn around your neck, but as someone who wears different prayer beads, and having a martial arts background, I think it's a solid option in a pinch. If they are ever needed, they have the potential to do some serious damage. Traditional mala (prayer beads) are seads, wood, bone, or stones, and can be used, but these could take a serious beating as well as dish it out. As an extension to your reach, as well as in several defensive techniques. No its not a knife or gun, but you have to admit that, in the right hands, could be useful if needed, in a self defense situation. I don't think that there was anything else there that I'd bother with, but I don't wander around with a hair brush lol. Just my thoughts on it, but like I said, I totally agree with you.
Great video! Most people, who buy some self defence device forget one simple thing: any weapon you have is an advantage, but absolutely not magical wand, that will kill or disable your opponent at sight. If you want to use your weapon effectively, you must train not only to use, but also to simply draw your weapon. Samurai, one of the best warriors, perfected the art to drawing a sword and kill with one single movement in a blink of an eye for ages. Let's look at another example: police officers armed with firearms and batons sometimes have problems drawing their weapons in case of assault. That is why, if an officer suspects an upcoming attack, he puts his hand on a weapon preventively. What am I trying to say: there are no magical weapons, that can make you invincible. You can use anything as a weapon, including your own body, with proper training. Example: in jail prisoners use a piece of soap, wrapped in some cloth, like towel, as well made flail. You should train not only to use, but to draw you weapon. Think where you put it. If you put your knife in a handbag and get assaulted, the attacker will probably aim to take your handbag. That will leave you with no weapon. You should train not to focus on your weapon only, but to use the best tactics according to the situation. Training condition should be as close as possible to the real situation, so you can see advantages and disadvantages of your weapon. And, of course, physique training. Two-handed sword, minigun or double-handed mace are useless if you can't lift them up.
congrats on having unlimited time to train. After a 12 hour day of working to support a family I figure if I.m attacked I have a about 10 seconds of total mayhem to bite, kick, pull, punch, spit, fart. After that I'll die from exhaustion. Namaste!!!
Well if you ambush ppl like this guy says to attack, you’ll usually always win. That’s like saying “a gun? But if I sucker punch you and ambush you and disarm you, now what? It takes you a few seconds to unclip, pull your gun, but if I hit you in the head first, now what?”
I've mentioned on several dumb self defense gimmick videos in the past that I find a common allen wrench a lot more practical. A while back I got a nice one with a wider awl style (T-shaped) grip that gives even better palm support than the L shaped style. I carry it everywhere and can just claim it's to adjust nuts on my bike if pressed.
Offense. First strike. Initial contact. That's with any weapons, from hands to a howitzer, from your mind to missiles. It rests on the attack done right. [and always have an exit strategy]
What about not getting into a dark, empty narrow street at midnight? selecting to run at the first sight of danger? Fighting should be a last ressort as you may have to face multiple attackers or simply someone stronger and more skilled and possibly carrying a weapon.
If you ask me the skillset makes the weapon not the weapon making the skillset. Just that basic hat doesn't need a spike to be able to earn an advantage in a self defense situation when it could be used as a non damaging projectile to take the line of sight away from your attacker, and as long as you know how to follow up or to escape the situation you are now at an advantage.
Do more of these i mean lots of people do this but this is pretty good even the free music is nice. Maybe the hat is for head butting? Try covering things like :boot knifes, brass knuckles, those tiny pepper spray bottles etc
Awesome vid. You are saying many things I've said. You've also touched on something I've been thinking, There is no point carrying things you can't or won't use it so what be the better non lethal carries you can easily carry.
i like my combat cane - pretty much just a wooden cane with a nice point on the end of the crook to dig in. since i have a jacked up ankle i actually do use it sometimes and always keep it in my car. i also like a cue ball in a woolen tube sock. still no substitute for knowing how to use your body.
My knives for self defense, max venom karambite, max venom keyrambit, bastinelli pika, benchmade socp. I have a glock but i could be shot before i can use my knives but its good to know that its there when i need it. I preffered ring loop knives since for me its easier to grab the loop and stick any of my fingers instead of looking for the handle. And of course train,train,train. Speed and strength in case it gets down and dirty and speed to run away as much as possible.
The mala beads would work great if kept in the pocket of your dominant hand. Easy access and quick drawing much like a pocket pistol. I get what they are saying about wearing it as a necklace but if you are going to use it for defense, why would you?
I agree a lot of this are gimmicks. But the idea that you shouldn’t carry a weapon because you might not be able to reach for it is entirely unfounded. Train. Train with your weapon and carry it on your body. Knife or gun either way train with it
i got a nice glass reinforced spike, that you wear around your neck, or anywhere else, it's like the brush, you wear it as a necklace under a shirt, it has a holster, thick as a designer pen. unlike the brush, you reach under your shirt and it's ready for action. i know how to use it, studied kyu ki do and tae kwon do decades ago.
It doesn't make it much less ridiculous, but could the hat possibly be intended to headbutt when being held from behind, or was it advertised as a handheld weapon?
Im pretty sure that hidden hairbrush knife is illegal just about everywhere in the us and places its not illegal you can carry a gun or a 12 inch pocket sword as you said in the video this is just a gimmick for people who want to take the easy way out and not have to train thats why I carry a pocket knife with essentially an Emerson wave feature (its just a Zip tie in place of the thumb stud) so when I take it out of my pocket the blade is already half way open and fully open once it's out The knife is a cold steel voyager xl tanto with cts-bd1 steel closed the knife is 6 inches but open its 12 inches with multiple ways to grip the handle I hope I never have to use it for self defense but if I do the sight of a 12 inch knife and the sound of it locking open will probably scare away most attackers
Not just the item and physical ability to deliver...but what is your delivery modality? If you are stuck on a "punch-kick" modality...you are back to the same old skill set delivery and functional delivery challenges.
the only hidden weapon i'd consider using is a steel toed boot. it's the only thing i can think of that can be worn without being conspicuous and also be immediately helpful in causing deterrent damage to someone.
The cap one is actually nice because its made to surprise the enemy. Most people will not block if you lash at them with your cap. They will keep an eye on the other hand because they expect you to hit with that and use the cap as decoy. And its available really quick so as long as youre not getting surprised you might be able to surprise your enemy. The only thing i dont quite get is if this little metal thing they showed is enough to actually hurt somebody. Seems a little bit small and undangerous.
As someone who has no no proper self defense skills I feel like the only useful equipment outside are the go to pepper spray and alarm thingy (attached to your keychain for easier access).
The best self-defense weapon for me is knife(2 karambit folding knife left right and left pocket, 1 folding tanto knife with glass breaker and belt cut inside left pocket extra belt cutting , 1 balisong knife inside right pocket that's part my edc), i used dog tag with extra push knife, fix blade knife right leg, knife belt head, small pouch right waist ( commando chain saw, tactical flash light, matches, small multy tools,magnesium bar and flint), behind the waist medium pouch for ammunotion but i used for medic kit, kakute ring, shirt pocket tactical pen + mini notes, kevlar vest. That's my edc today without firearm.
Seemed like gimmicks before the video, almost seemed redundant but worth the time for people who don’t have the training and/or understanding of defensive tactics
True. I cannot stress this enough: TRAIN! It doesn't matter if you train just your body, or if you train with weapons. You will need training in every case. I personally carry a knife(useful for other things as well, small enough to be hidden in pocket, and also like a gun works as a psychological weapon) or telescopic baton(probably the most useful, but it requires more space), because I cannot carry gun yet(no gun permit yet) and train fencing and self-defence(self-defence helps me first to train unarmed combat myself, to be slightly more fit and prepared for combat, and second, it helps me to understand what options someone with skills to fight might have to deflect those weapons, fencing then allows me to use those weapons properly and it also allows me to see what options of attacks and defence I have, for example: most of the defensive moves against armed opponent are designed against attacks on body, neck, head, etc. but they are not usually designed for defence of legs, and if you manage to hit someone in the knee with baton, or jam a knife in his thigh, then you won the fight, he lost stability, option to retreat and possibly option to even stand).
When a man's hands are so dangerous, no weapon can compete, before you've even remembered you were carrying a tactical defense hairbrush, you'll be met with the fiercest of unarmed blows over and over, and despite any instinctual desire you may have to survive, you will fall to the might of the weekend warrior. All of your feeble attacks, be they scratches, stabs, or firearm discharges, will only further aggravate your attacker and further ensure your demise. Your only hope for survival is to watch and subscribe to Flunker Tacticool today!
There are way better weapons than the ones shown. Brass knuckles or something similar. And it's not supposed to be magic or guarantee a win. You have to train w any weapon. But if u find a decent one, practice w it, have the will to use it, it will give u an edge and make u more lethal w it than w out. A good strike w brass knuckles is gonna mess em all up.
