I really don’t understand why anyone would want to live in the UK. Every year I think damn they have no freedom an yet their crazy government finds a way to take something else. Very cool collection but what good is gear you can never use. God for bid you actually have to defend yourself especially if they are the protected class. Yes I don’t mind saying what everyone else is thinking 🧐
maybe because we don't get so many crazy ppl shooting up innocent ppl in schools and shopping malls! but that's just a guess on what everyone else is thinking
@@djriskykut believe what ever makes you feel better. Just because things aren't in the media doesn't mean violent crime isn't happening. Not everything about America is true . It's not like the media is honest anywhere.
Ill stay here in the USA. Carry whatever i want and call self defense without going to jail. Why anyone would want to live in a place where they actively deny you your natural born right to self defense? Idk.
I can legally defend myself without a weapon, I also don't live in fear like Americans do. It's been decades since we've had a school shooting, when was your last one a couple of weeks ago? The USA is the greatest at school shootings, nobody does it better than you guys.
No good. In USA everyone is armed, so being armed yourself doesn't give you any substantial advantage over your attacker. You move to USA because you like the idea of being allowed to carry a concealed pistol, and you find that the street-thieves are carrying concealed machine-guns with grenade-launchers attached.
Same here in Canada... you can't carry anything for the purpose of defending yourself against a person. They can get you with "intent to disrupt the public peace" and follow it up with a "weapons" charge... could spend a few years in prison for just wanting to protect yourself.
Consider also a photographer's monopod with a ball head on top. The head provides decent weight. The monopod may extend quite far, for needed height or reach. Some even come with a removable rubber foot that uncovers a metal spike which is used for stabilizing one's camera on certain kinds of ground. These can be obtained quite inexpensively from Amazon. They even have an Amazon Basics version that is especially inexpensive and suitable, sometimes sold as a 2-piece set. Just remember the ball head. Oh, and it nicely doubles as a walking stick.
Chances are yr attackers (plural) will be younger fitter faster stronger and more aggressive. Be prepared to do damage and not fuck about worrying about legal consequences or fending people off without hurting them. Think it through now or end up as the wrong type of statistic. Useful thank you. New here. Was looking at crosbows. Great channel
Thanks mate, and Good point, as far as i know, No, its o,k to say that body armour is for self defence as it can't hurt someone else, but i suppose it might be worth leaving out the words "self defence " as you never know.
High quality video jeez, clips playing in the background and all sorts! Each of the sticks are real nice, well made. My favourite would be the reinforced short metal one and selfie stick haha. Hope all’s well at the WC house
haha, every now and then i decided i will put a lot more effort in, lol, it does pay off especially if its a well liked topic like "self defence". yeah that little retractable one and the selfie stick are great, its good to be able to carry a shorter stick in a bag or on your back etc.
I have a solid glass ball the size of a tennis ball. it's a gift for my mum and I keep it in a sock to stop it getting scratched.Keep forgetting to give it to her. been in my man bag for ages
I learned a long time ago that the lanyard/thong around the wrist can be a bad idea: if the stick or knife is jarred, you can lose control of it and it can swing around and hit you. A better idea is what we call the "billy club grip." Open your hand with your thumb up and loop the thong around your thumb ; let the thong hang across the back of your hand with the stick below. Roll your hand downward and grip the stick; then shorten the thong until it is snug but not tight and secure it at that length. This gives you a very strong grip on the stick, but if you need to release it quickly, just open your hand with your thumb pointed forward and it will slip off.
I live in Canada. This country has gone to hell in a hand basket, as for rights in Canada…… lol When it comes to the rights to self defence, the only rights we have here are the right to lie down and die. Like our great king Justin says., we are not allowed to use weapons to defend ourselves, our lives, or the lives of our family So, my wife and I own a property in the United States. in a year or so we are retiring moving away from Canada to the US Yes, the US is not perfect But at least you have some rights one of those rights is the most fundamental of all rights to defend yourself and your family from injury or death This is a God-given, right This is not something that a government or a man says you may or may not do what is wrong with this world?
Actually I'd say they INCREASE, as you will be seen as an easier target. That's why I began training with my home-made (HEAVY!) cane and some kendo-type sticks and a bo staff.
@@raylambert7227 not sure where you live in the UK (countryside or city) but I always have a good reason to carry a 6" fixed blade from general tasks, foraging, if my dogs get caught up in undergrowth or vine's ect as long as you're not acting like a tosser/brandishing it and "NEVER" say it's for self defense you'll be fine 👍
@@OriginalEvaGreen yep because fixed and locking blades are actually safer for the user for alot of tasks i cant tell you how many Saks have closed on my finger while using it
cheers mate, basically its because the police deem anything described as "self defence" as a weapon (thats if it can hurt some else - body armour wouldn't count) and if carrying a "weapon" in public you have on you an "Offensive Weapon" and are then committing a crime.
I have made myself a couple of staffs, I have to use a wheeled walker on concrete but in the woods it is staff all the way for me, they are also useful to help prop up a tarp, gotta love multi use items
Just a little detail, the stick is generally carried in the opposite hand to the injured leg. Sometimes it's the little details that make a big difference.
I appreciate the information about the stick (or cane) being carried in the hand opposite the weak or injured leg. While this is generally true, I have a condition where it sometimes have to use my cane on the same side as my weak knee. My worse knee was my left, four surgeries in twenty years left it weaker, unstable and would occasionally “dislocate” for a split second then pop back in. Normally I would use my cane in my right hand. However, after twenty years of picking up the slack, my right knee became weak, arthritic, with instable movements and worn cartilage. On the days where the right was weaker than the left I’d use my can on the left. Therein lies the rub. My left wrist has sever arthritis and carpel tunnel. When it flares up I have no choice but to use my case in my right hand. Of the right leg is weaker on any given day when my left hand is painful and near useless. It does look odd that my cane is on the “weak side.” When hiking my walking stick is generally on the downhill side of the trail or when stepping off of logs, or protruding rocks, it is placed on the most solid ground, regardless of which hand or leg is best suited.
Love the video! Lot of great walking sticks. I'm sorry you're not able to protect yourselves as well as in the United States. It's a shame the government doesn't recognize your right to protect yourself!
We also have a law in California against self defence. Not allowed to carry "striking weapons". Unless you are homeless. Then anything goes. They can do as they please.
If you are to have a "strap" have a section of surgical tube incorporated in its length so if it gets hung up or trapped you can get your hand out at your discretion. Had to respond to some bad situations where people couldn't release or get clear of trapped equipment.
If you have a reason to carry the weapon you will probably get away with it, has to be a good reason tho you can’t be kicking about with a big metal torch at mid day
That's where your brain comes into play. You're probably not going to carry a torch during the day, but at night the device basically speaks for itself. In the day you can carry a walking stick or the umbrella and just say you have a knee injury or balance problems and need it for walking, and there you go.
@@DavidHernandez-dk1zs you are right I look at it a different way now, maybe you or I have no use for a torch in the day, what if you had a good excuse to carry a torch in the day maybe you are an electrician or you are going to a friends house to help them clear out their basement, maybe you just bought it , gotta think outside the box I like it
I usually just carry a good fixed blade knife on my travels (live in UK) , you know for picking mushrooms, foraging to cut my dogs out if tangled up in and other utility purposes as long as your not being an idiot and have a good reason *wink wink* *nudge nudge* to be carrying it, it's completely legal to carry any knife (as long as it's not a banned knife like a auto or balisong)
@@OriginalEvaGreen fixed knives are illegal in the UK, a folding knife that can be fixed in place is illegal, a folding knife longer than 3 inches is illegal, and no matter how good your reason for carrying the knife is, as long as the police have a reason that is half as good to arrest you they will, especially rural police who get little to no crime and like to make examples of people to keep it that way
I have a big white dog (Malamute x Akita) who is as friendly as Santa Claus (not that everybody believes me when he puts his paws on their shoulders as he washes their ears), but his lead has a clip on the end that is lethal at 6 feet plus the length of my arm. Also, they are looking at my dog and not at me...
After one shot the dog is gone and you're just standing there 10 ft away with a dog lead with a clip on it. I would imagine one can add a nervous grin to that scenario.
I'm considering carrying a cane for self defense, are you certain carrying these cane's are uk legal? I am registered disabled, so could prove my need for one
I have a 3-8 foot extendable tarp pole set. I have a handkerchief over the tip tied with a leather thong and a loop. I use it as a walking stick or a pair as trekking poles. The are made of thicker metal(aluminum I think) so they are very strong. You mentioned you both wood in one of your, I think I'll add that also thank you.
He is innovative. The cane defense in America is just to be nice to the bad guy. Where you're at the cane may be your only way to defend yourself. Where in America we can carry concealed and end the conflict pretty quick.
can't put much reliance in a government that makes self defense illegal.
going to use this video to share with a friend in Oregon , cheers Mike
Thanks Bob, its appreciated mate, cheers.
Its made me feel much better knowing that you, and all of the other dwarves/munchkins can protect yourselves.
I really don’t understand why anyone would want to live in the UK. Every year I think damn they have no freedom an yet their crazy government finds a way to take something else.
Very cool collection but what good is gear you can never use. God for bid you actually have to defend yourself especially if they are the protected class. Yes I don’t mind saying what everyone else is thinking 🧐
What do you mean ?? We get hundreds of people everyday coming to live in the UK !
maybe because we don't get so many crazy ppl shooting up innocent ppl in schools and shopping malls! but that's just a guess on what everyone else is thinking
Low crime, health care, Real Ale…. The ability to get a decent cup of tea pretty much anywhere
@@djriskykut believe what ever makes you feel better. Just because things aren't in the media doesn't mean violent crime isn't happening.
Not everything about America is true . It's not like the media is honest anywhere.
@@stephenandersen4625 good stay we have enough idiots.
An enthusiastic beating with a heavy stick never goes out of style.
Especially when it is so richly deserved.
@@PBFoote-mo2zr It's just good parenting.
Ill stay here in the USA. Carry whatever i want and call self defense without going to jail. Why anyone would want to live in a place where they actively deny you your natural born right to self defense? Idk.
Low crime rates and health care?
@@peterclarke7240 criminals are have more than fist
@@stephenandersen4625 high taxes and oppression
I can legally defend myself without a weapon, I also don't live in fear like Americans do. It's been decades since we've had a school shooting, when was your last one a couple of weeks ago? The USA is the greatest at school shootings, nobody does it better than you guys.
No good. In USA everyone is armed, so being armed yourself doesn't give you any substantial advantage over your attacker. You move to USA because you like the idea of being allowed to carry a concealed pistol, and you find that the street-thieves are carrying concealed machine-guns with grenade-launchers attached.
Same here in Canada... you can't carry anything for the purpose of defending yourself against a person. They can get you with "intent to disrupt the public peace" and follow it up with a "weapons" charge... could spend a few years in prison for just wanting to protect yourself.
Consider also a photographer's monopod with a ball head on top. The head provides decent weight. The monopod may extend quite far, for needed height or reach. Some even come with a removable rubber foot that uncovers a metal spike which is used for stabilizing one's camera on certain kinds of ground. These can be obtained quite inexpensively from Amazon. They even have an Amazon Basics version that is especially inexpensive and suitable, sometimes sold as a 2-piece set. Just remember the ball head. Oh, and it nicely doubles as a walking stick.
Chances are yr attackers (plural) will be younger fitter faster stronger and more aggressive.
Be prepared to do damage and not fuck about worrying about legal consequences or fending people off without hurting them.
Think it through now or end up as the wrong type of statistic.
Useful thank you. New here. Was looking at crosbows. Great channel
But the bad guys get to use what ever they want.🙄
exactly mate, its messed up isn't it!
Bro robber never come to your house
Quick question does body armour count as illegal if you say it’s used for self defence? Great video by the way
Thanks mate, and Good point, as far as i know, No, its o,k to say that body armour is for self defence as it can't hurt someone else, but i suppose it might be worth leaving out the words "self defence " as you never know.
Only if u hug someone very hard.
A good informative vid ( nothing like a good stick, I always say ) ! But I bet you still get asked that question lol.
Thanks Zed, hopefully it gives people a few ideas, as for that statement - I bet someone still says it, lol, they always do.
A lot of shit is coming, world wide with Nibiru, causing massive damage ... you will have to protect yourself/your family
Modified maglite = fill with molten lead ;)
I just happen to have lead in the top of one of my maglites now you mention it !
I have a golf club cut just like that in my car. I thought I was the only one. It also doubles as a cane.
My favourite stick is my AR 15
Don't ever give it up
High quality video jeez, clips playing in the background and all sorts! Each of the sticks are real nice, well made. My favourite would be the reinforced short metal one and selfie stick haha. Hope all’s well at the WC house
haha, every now and then i decided i will put a lot more effort in, lol, it does pay off especially if its a well liked topic like "self defence". yeah that little retractable one and the selfie stick are great, its good to be able to carry a shorter stick in a bag or on your back etc.
@@WeaponCollector absolutely
Definitely interested in the relatable one
I have a solid glass ball the size of a tennis ball. it's a gift for my mum and I keep it in a sock to stop it getting scratched.Keep forgetting to give it to her. been in my man bag for ages
That's a great idea!
I learned a long time ago that the lanyard/thong around the wrist can be a bad idea: if the stick or knife is jarred, you can lose control of it and it can swing around and hit you. A better idea is what we call the "billy club grip." Open your hand with your thumb up and loop the thong around your thumb ; let the thong hang across the back of your hand with the stick below. Roll your hand downward and grip the stick; then shorten the thong until it is snug but not tight and secure it at that length. This gives you a very strong grip on the stick, but if you need to release it quickly, just open your hand with your thumb pointed forward and it will slip off.
I live in Canada. This country has gone to hell in a hand basket, as for rights in Canada…… lol
When it comes to the rights to self defence, the only rights we have here are the right to lie down and die. Like our great king Justin says., we are not allowed to use weapons to defend ourselves, our lives, or the lives of our family
So, my wife and I own a property in the United States. in a year or so we are retiring moving away from Canada to the US
Yes, the US is not perfect But at least you have some rights one of those rights is the most fundamental of all rights to defend yourself and your family from injury or death This is a God-given, right This is not something that a government or a man says you may or may not do what is wrong with this world?
... God given right?????... LMFAO.
Mag lights suck and strobe is pointless 😂🤣. Olight warrior FTW and just shine in the face on turbo and ain't no one seeing shit 👍
Great video 🖒. I already use an elbow crutch, it has come in handy as a "deterrent" a couple of times 😉
Thanks Steve, yes, can be very useful can't they!
Great suggestions Mike, I need to make a heavy duty walking stick at some point.
Thanks Stu, they are well worth making, hoe handles make really good heavy duty walking sticks.
There is wisdom in realizing that risks by crime do not end just because we grow older... 🤔
Actually I'd say they INCREASE, as you will be seen as an easier target. That's why I began training with my home-made (HEAVY!) cane and some kendo-type sticks and a bo staff.
Just carry a good knife
The current UK law states: 'It is illegal carry any knife in public without good reason, unless it has a manual folding blade less than 3 inches long.
@@raylambert7227 not sure where you live in the UK (countryside or city) but I always have a good reason to carry a 6" fixed blade from general tasks, foraging, if my dogs get caught up in undergrowth or vine's ect as long as you're not acting like a tosser/brandishing it and "NEVER" say it's for self defense you'll be fine 👍
@@OriginalEvaGreen yep because fixed and locking blades are actually safer for the user for alot of tasks i cant tell you how many Saks have closed on my finger while using it
Like the video people need options especially in communities where carry permits are either limited or non-existent. I will get back with you on wed.
Good video mate. Really nice editing you did and always confuses me why “self defence” can get you potentially nicked.
The UK has stupid laws.
cheers mate, basically its because the police deem anything described as "self defence" as a weapon (thats if it can hurt some else - body armour wouldn't count) and if carrying a "weapon" in public you have on you an "Offensive Weapon" and are then committing a crime.
I have made myself a couple of staffs, I have to use a wheeled walker on concrete but in the woods it is staff all the way for me, they are also useful to help prop up a tarp, gotta love multi use items
Let me know what ones your selling as very interested
If i ever make any to sell look out for e video mate.
Mate I am a cabbie in London I am deffo gona need a security umbrella 😉😉
It’s a selfie defencie stick.
Just a little detail, the stick is generally carried in the opposite hand to the injured leg. Sometimes it's the little details that make a big difference.
thank you for watching and cheers for the tip mate
I appreciate the information about the stick (or cane) being carried in the hand opposite the weak or injured leg. While this is generally true, I have a condition where it sometimes have to use my cane on the same side as my weak knee. My worse knee was my left, four surgeries in twenty years left it weaker, unstable and would occasionally “dislocate” for a split second then pop back in. Normally I would use my cane in my right hand. However, after twenty years of picking up the slack, my right knee became weak, arthritic, with instable movements and worn cartilage. On the days where the right was weaker than the left I’d use my can on the left. Therein lies the rub. My left wrist has sever arthritis and carpel tunnel. When it flares up I have no choice but to use my case in my right hand. Of the right leg is weaker on any given day when my left hand is painful and near useless. It does look odd that my cane is on the “weak side.”
When hiking my walking stick is generally on the downhill side of the trail or when stepping off of logs, or protruding rocks, it is placed on the most solid ground, regardless of which hand or leg is best suited.
Another tip carry a tennis ball because ""you use your stick to practice ball to stick eye coordination"" ...no offence cannot be convicted .I know.
Love the video! Lot of great walking sticks. I'm sorry you're not able to protect yourselves as well as in the United States. It's a shame the government doesn't recognize your right to protect yourself!
A hurley stick might be good. "Just going to a game." Not a weapon of self defense.
We also have a law in California against self defence. Not allowed to carry "striking weapons". Unless you are homeless. Then anything goes. They can do as they please.
Pretty stupid Kalifornia we live in
Carrying a stick of celery is illegal in Australia. What a basket case country we have!
You can carry a cane, can’t you? You just have to remember to walk using it like you need one.
Not afraid of their own shadows so don’t need an ar15.
Hello who is strongest weapon in stick ???
probably one of the hoe handle ones mate
Thanks
Good vid mike , gave me some ideas as I'm thinking about a walking stick build soon.. cheers mate
Nice one Luke, i have build video for most of the ones shown if you need any ideas / tips.
@@WeaponCollector cheers mike ill check them out, thanks mate 👍
If you are to have a "strap" have a section of surgical tube incorporated in its length so if it gets hung up or trapped you can get your hand out at your discretion. Had to respond to some bad situations where people couldn't release or get clear of trapped equipment.
🧐🧐🧐
Cheers Rick.
Hey I remember this channel years ago! You made the best knuckle dusters ever, I’m glad to see you’re ok and still making videos!
Nice selfie stick.
Thanks Bob.
3 D cell mag lights are awesome.
I got stopped by a cop while carrying my selfie stick - had to explain why it had a blade in it - and a button that was labeled "stun".
If you have a reason to carry the weapon you will probably get away with it, has to be a good reason tho you can’t be kicking about with a big metal torch at mid day
That's where your brain comes into play. You're probably not going to carry a torch during the day, but at night the device basically speaks for itself. In the day you can carry a walking stick or the umbrella and just say you have a knee injury or balance problems and need it for walking, and there you go.
@@DavidHernandez-dk1zs you are right I look at it a different way now, maybe you or I have no use for a torch in the day, what if you had a good excuse to carry a torch in the day maybe you are an electrician or you are going to a friends house to help them clear out their basement, maybe you just bought it , gotta think outside the box I like it
I usually just carry a good fixed blade knife on my travels (live in UK) , you know for picking mushrooms, foraging to cut my dogs out if tangled up in and other utility purposes as long as your not being an idiot and have a good reason *wink wink* *nudge nudge* to be carrying it, it's completely legal to carry any knife (as long as it's not a banned knife like a auto or balisong)
@@OriginalEvaGreen fixed knives are illegal in the UK, a folding knife that can be fixed in place is illegal, a folding knife longer than 3 inches is illegal, and no matter how good your reason for carrying the knife is, as long as the police have a reason that is half as good to arrest you they will, especially rural police who get little to no crime and like to make examples of people to keep it that way
@@mattshepherd1736 you are so misinformed
I have a big white dog (Malamute x Akita) who is as friendly as Santa Claus (not that everybody believes me when he puts his paws on their shoulders as he washes their ears), but his lead has a clip on the end that is lethal at 6 feet plus the length of my arm. Also, they are looking at my dog and not at me...
After one shot the dog is gone and you're just standing there 10 ft away with a dog lead with a clip on it. I would imagine one can add a nervous grin to that scenario.
You could be making decent money selling bespoke walking-sticks, Mike. Just a thought...
... ppl will pay good money for old walking sticks on ebay, in particular.
I shall look into it mate, i have seen they sell very well though, might be worth doing!
I once saw a guy with a cane made from a baseball bat.
I've made one From a kindo stick, Those bamboo practice swords, came out great.
You know mazuno Bat Company. They're in my area. I've always wanted to see if they can make one.
Just came across this very informative video, thank you, a good idea to have something (legal) with you when out walking alone at night. thanks again.
Glad it was helpful mate
Selfie stick 😂 ha ha ha brilliant good on you mate atb
I can only imagine defending oneself with that even against a lowly .22 calLR pistol.
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That selfie stick is genius
Very good video Mike 👍
Brilliant video Mike
I'm considering carrying a cane for self defense, are you certain carrying these cane's are uk legal? I am registered disabled, so could prove my need for one
Great vid Mike!
I'll do a bo staff I'm good with them
Good idea mate! that would work great.
I have a 3-8 foot extendable tarp pole set. I have a handkerchief over the tip tied with a leather thong and a loop. I use it as a walking stick or a pair as trekking poles. The are made of thicker metal(aluminum I think) so they are very strong. You mentioned you both wood in one of your, I think I'll add that also thank you.
Awesome video 👍
Thanks for watching mate
The retractable cane- you put the hard in the bottum right? It seems like a good idea maybe easy to do.
*hardwood-
I do use a cane in regular life but I have a baseball bat bag full of walking sticks and other Implements.
In. Rell. Life. You. Can't. You'd. Thouse. Thouse. Things. Run. Home. Grab. A cast. Iron. Hand. Pump. Bar. Smash. There. Shoulder. Blades. And. Don't. Ring. The. Cops. They. Won't. Come. Back. In. A. Hurry
The many dummies online in the US talk about how effective their specific cane attributes as a weapon. You are smarter Sir.
He is innovative. The cane defense in America is just to be nice to the bad guy. Where you're at the cane may be your only way to defend yourself. Where in America we can carry concealed and end the conflict pretty quick.
How stoned is this guy?
Based on his eyes and speech at the beginning, he just smoked about an ounce of natures finest.
a buddha stick...that's his secret weapon