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5 Responses to “KUBATON – KEY RING”

1. magentacat on May 28th, 2010 2:42 pm

   I never received this item. I’ve been waiting over a month.
   Can’t wait to get it. Hope it arrives sometime.
   Rating: 1 / 5
   KUBATON – KEY RING

2. citan-uzuki on May 28th, 2010 5:31 pm

   Many years ago, an acquaintance of mine was the property manager of a low-rent motel. One morning, while he was in the back office behind the front desk, two men jumped over the counter and started beating on the door. He could see them, but they could not see him through the privacy security glass. The men continued to beat on the door, trying to get in. He waited inside patiently, with his Glock pistol. As soon as the door fell and the men ran inside, he shot them both. They turned out to be high school teenagers who were trying to break in to obtain crack money. I recalled that many in the community dissaproved of his actions. It turned out that he had plenty of time to leave through the back door and call for help. When asked why he had to kill them, he simply said, “I own the life of anyone who threatens my personal safety. I did it because it was my right and I could. ” Fortunately, it was considered self-defense.

   I remembered that he always carried a short stick, attached to his keys. It was not until many years later that I finally figured out what that little wooden stick was. I became interested in self-defense and decided to buy a baton for myself.

   This was my first Kubaton. I was concerned because this one has a pointed end. The pointed end, although not sharp compared to a blade weapon, will easily punch a hole through four layers of very heavy cordura cloth with little effort on my part. I was afraid that if ever I had to use it, the amount of damage it will cause and its design would make it hard for me to claim that I was acting in self-defense. I bought another Kubaton, from the same manufacturer, with a flat end. The replacement baton is exactly like this one, except the end is flat.

   I tested the replacement and it will also punch a hole through heavy canvas. But it takes a lot more force to do so. More importantly, to the average person, it looks less aggressive than this one. If I had to use it in self-defense, a presiding judge or jury might be less likely to think of it as a weapon.

   If you are not concerned about perception, then get this pointed baton. If it can easily punch a hole through layers of cordura cloth (the same material used in heavy duty outdoor bags, outerwear, and hiking shoes), it can easily injure an attacker who might be wearing several layers of clothes. But please understand that some might put this in the same category as they would a knife. That might make it difficult to claim self-defense, in the event that you have to use it to protect yourself.

   My old acquaintance was well-versed and knowledgeable. He not only knew how to use his weapons, but he also understood where the line is between self-defense and assault. He knew just the limits of what he could get away it in the use of deadly force to defend himself. This pointed baton, made out of hardened aluminum alloy, is probably for such a person.

   MY FRIEND’S TIP:

   Here’s a tip from that old acquaintance of mine. The keys themselves are a part of the weapon. And you can make them more effective, which will increase the damage from the baton. Take some keys that you no longer use. Any metal key would do, but try to find different sizes. About four of them would do. Take the keys to a grinder (even a rasp will do) and sharpen the teeth of each key. Now, put the four keys in the keyring along with your regular keys. Face the sharp keys in opposite directions. Meaning two should face one way, but the other two should face in the opposite direction. The idea is that when you swing the baton like a flail, the sharpened keys would cut into the attacker’s flesh. The keys are faced in opposite directions so that you can do major damage regardless of which direction that you are swinging.

   CITAN’S EXPERIMENT:

   Please keep in mind that you can also cut your hand. I tried this technique. I wore a pair of leather work gloves and swung against a wooden post. The sharpened keys bounced back and hit the back of my hand. Without the gloves, my hand would have gotten badly cut. For what it’s worth, I swung against a large watermelon and the keys didn’t bounce back though. I don’t have anything else to add here, except maybe it might be good to swing against an attacker’s fleshy parts to prevent the keys from rebounding. I’m not an expert though. But it was fun trying it on a watermelon.
   Rating: 5 / 5
   KUBATON – KEY RING

3. J. Peacock on May 28th, 2010 6:32 pm

   At only three dollars, this little thing is going to be one of the best investments you’ll ever make. Why? Because it’s one of the most versatile pocket-sized self defense tools you can buy. And the best part: it’s legal in most places! Not only that, but it looks like some trinket from your keys and not a weapon.

   The Kubotan, created by Takayuki Kubota, is a blunt impact and plain compliance device. At 5 1/2 inches in length, it sticks out from under your fist (or above) to allow you to strike pressure points and areas where the bone is close to the skin. This can create devastating effects with little effort. When holding this tool, it also loads and supports your punches. And lastly, but not least, the keys at the end can serve as a flailing device.

   This particular Kubotan is metallic and the blunt sided kind (the one you most likely WON’T get in trouble for). It is very strong, with grip grooves and a key ring. It has a nice weight but isn’t too heavy. Also, it has a nice black color, not the bright color that some other kubotans have.

   All in all, excellent product!
   Rating: 5 / 5
   KUBATON – KEY RING

4. Mike Lomino on May 28th, 2010 6:34 pm

   saved my byt 2 times allready – its a mean little tool that i used to strike the ribs and use in pressure points – they never knew what hit them
   Rating: 5 / 5
   KUBATON – KEY RING

5. J. Neang on May 28th, 2010 8:55 pm

   not worth it. it’s like having a pepperspray keychain, except that your pepperspray is likely more effective.

   the kubaton is just a thick aluminum pen that is painted (not anodized) black.

   Rating: 1 / 5
   KUBATON – KEY RING

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