Unbreakable® Walking-Stick Umbrella U-115 (crook handle) Made in Poland

BackgroundI have had numerous golf umbrellas. I practice martial arts regularly. This one is a great one for carrying as a defensive tool. First of all, it's just an unassuming umbrella with no suspicious features to make anyone the wiser. However, it's durable and capable of making strikes, blocks and jabs with one or two handed techniques. Either end can be used for strikes, blocks or even sweeps.ConstructionThe handle is a U-shaped grip which is comfortable, smooth and soft to the touch. It was accompanied with a nylon cover but that is impractical for daily use. The tip is stainless steel with a blunt/rounded end. As even a support device (i.e. walking cane), it is quite sturdy.UseAs an umbrella it was just as functional against rain and sun. It doesn't have the more modern wind canopy feature to prevent inversions. So far, I haven't been out in a storm like that to deal with the common inversion from gusts. The button to open the umbrella is larger than average and easy to operate. Closing the umbrella takes a little more effort, as a standard umbrella does.I took this with me everywhere I went around places where firearms or knives were not authorized. Many people were carrying umbrellas, and this is just a plain everyday item. I find it more effective than a Kubotan because of the greater reach, as well as the element of surprise.OverallI am pleased with my purchase and it has multiple uses. It's sturdy and has a lifetime warranty.Two thumbs up.

You can definitely feel the strength in this umbrella's build.As an umbrella, the coverage is great and it's extremely hardy. I haven't experienced it in high winds, but my impression is that it would hold up very well.It may be a bit on the heavy side for an umbrella, but I feel like that is a fair tradeoff for its durability.The frame is promised as indestructible but the fabric is not, and seems to be ordinary umbrella fabric. That said, the company does sell replacements, so a rip wouldn't necessarily mean you were out of luck.As a cane, it seems to fare rather well, too. It would probably be most comfortable for taller people to use this way, due to how high the handle rests. There doesn't seem to be a simple way (or any non-drastic way) to adjust the length of the shaft, either. So, the handle is going to be at that height, like it or not.The shaft has a fair amount of flex to it, which could be an issue if you are putting significant weight on it. I don't think it's in any danger of breaking, but if you are using it for balance, that amount of wobble could definitely be an issue. It seems like you can get around this more or less by adjusting your grip to be more centered over the shaft.The tip is made of metal, which looks nice as an umbrella and is great if you're using it as a bludgeon, but doesn't offer any traction when used as a cane.I've found that regular 1/2" cane tips work surprisingly well to fix this, and are not intrusive to its operation as an umbrella.I haven't really subjected it to extreme testing, but it looks like it should hold up to just about anything you could throw at it.(I can say firsthand that the hook is able to support +/-200lb of person hanging from it, though.)

Hi, I got fed up of cheap umbrellas and almost out of spite I bought both a the Filson and the Unbreakable (UB, my abbreviation) umbrellas. I thought it would be useful to compare the two.Both are great items and relatively well constructed. The Filson is a manual action, has a a kind of fiberglass or urethane shaft that simulates wood and a tough fabric that reminds me of oiled canvas. The canvas is otter brown and the shaft and handle are a warm maple. It has a plastic tip.The UB has an automatic button type action. (Sorry I forgot what the shaft is made of but it's plenty strong.) The fabric is black lightweight nylon. It has a rounded steel tip.The chief thing I like about the Filson is it's looks and charm. The action is good but not as good like the UB's. The fabric is actually toughercompared to the thin nylon of the UB. While the UB looks purely functional the Filson looks like you just might have a spot of tea when you get in from the rain.The Unbreakable is marketed like it's some kind of weapon. It is black and has a "function only" design-- ie aesthetics wasn't much of aconsideration. The rubberized handle is very solid in the hand, and I like the internal action-- it feels more sturdy and smooth. But the thin nylon fabric is no match for the thicker oiled canvas of the Filson. The thin nylon makes the UB easier to fold up. Note too that the steel tip can, yes, beused to gouge someone in the neck (rolling my eyes) but you cannot use this on hard smooth surfaces as a cane. It will slip all over the place.In short, if you're a liberal arts major, get the Filson. If you're a SWAT team member, get the UB. I wouldn't want to give up either. I keep theUB in the truck and the Filson in the house for when I have to make the hike to the mailbox.