5.0 out of 5 stars Made in the USA Built to Last a Lifetime! !!!
By william on May 17, 2016  Amazon Verified Purchase (6-1/2" x .50" Titanium Yawara Stick w/ Fist-Lock™)

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 "In the 15 years I have worked in one aspect or another in law enforcement, I have bought many impact weapons, from tactical pens to mini mag lights, this is one of the most solid and beautifully hand crafted sticks I have owned. A secondary weapon is essential to carry even if you carry a firearm, because in a close quarters situation, you may need a weapon to ward off your attacker to give you precious seconds to either escape or deploy your firearm. I carry this stick openly in my hand at times and it does not draw any attention, I will carry it when jogging, try doing the same with a knife, that may draw a crowd lol. This stick I have owned for about six months, still looks like it did the first day I received it, very solid and built to last a lifetime. I love the fact, it is made in the USA the quality is impeccable. I would really recommend this stick to anyone that is interested, buy one your life may depend on it. Thanks and stay safe." 

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William K. & his wife also gave permission to use some of her photo's showing my sticks, as well as to use the subject of an email to me soon after his receipt of several varieties of my sticks. He advised me earlier she had trained with a Kubotan as a little girl. As William describes below, she even got to inflick a bit of unintended pain. (The added fictional notes below the photo's are all mine, ....but hey you never know :-)

 

QUOTE:

"Hello Joe,

     I want to thank you for your sticks, and I wanted to tell you what I thought of them.  I am very impressed in the quality and craftsmanship you put into every one of your products.  You can feel the pride you take into your products, and the passion you feel for them. It is not just a moneymaker for you. (* see sidenote below :-) 

   I love the weight of the sticks,... they all seem perfectly balanced and so comfortable in your palm.  I even tested one of the nylon sticks by falling asleep with it in my hand. When I woke up it was still there. I have done this with other sticks and they always fall.

   I actually went to a nightclub last night and took the nylon one with me, so light and comfortable to carry, yet solid enough to do some damage if need be.  The door knocker version is very inventive, with the handle portion gives you so much more leverage than the average Kubotan.

   The rubber centers on all your Kuboton and Yawara sticks is pure genius, when striking with them the sticks stay in place and do not roll in your hands, they just stay in that pocket between your palm and fingers.  I wanted to feel what the Yawara felt like on my own wrist, so I told my wife to do it, but she smacked it on my wrist, just a tap and man that hurt for hours,... lol.

   We just had an incident where one of our guys was in a struggle with a person, he sprayed with OC spray and had no affect. I feel if he used a Yawara stick to gain compliance, he wouldn't have had a hand injury.  With today if you just pull out your baton, you can find yourself in alot of trouble, even if you're in the right.

   I feel your sticks are a great fit for everyone, and in today's society you cannot be without protection.  Lots of people think gun, but to be honest without continuous training and practice can give the offender something to use on you.  Also knives and OC spray are of no use when they are folded in a purse or pocket like where my wife keeps hers, but she loves the necklace knocker. She took some pictures and I will be sending them to you.

   Thx again for your products. I will definitely spread the word. The only thing I would think would be great would be like neoprene ankle or arm holders for joggers, or kydex sheaths in the future but Iove that they are so simple and straightforward.

   Thx again,... if anyone needs to know I am not karate expert,...about 17 years total in security, law enforcement, club nightclubs, to working in jail to basic patrol in worst areas of St Louis MO.  I will
be buying from you again soon.  William K. "  END QUOTE 
 

 

   Thanks William,...I really appreciate use of your thoughts on my work. (and thank your lovely wife for me also, she really dresses up this page! :-)

 

(* Side note by maker): The "moneymaker" part would be nice, but is a long way off.  Even "If" I netted just $6 on average per stick, I would need to sell over 4,000 pieces just to BREAK EVEN and recover the over $12,000 in the US Utility Patent Filing costs, and almost the same amount of dollars in Titanium Rod,  Hoses, and Equipment Costs. That's "if" you don't count the thousands of hours in labor, continuing interest on my Credit Cards, the many dozens of free samples I've offered to lots of folks..... and the simple fact I will have to buy more Titanium Rod material before I can ever reach that number of pieces.  

 

    Becoming a "moneymaker" will have to wait folks.  (but hopefully not too long,...I'll be 61 in July of 2017 :-)  

I do this today because I know that every Citizen really NEEDS an effective EDC self-defense device, and I'm not shy in saying I believe my designs are some of the very best available.   Not everyone can carry a firearm or knife, so for now I do this for YOU (my customers), knowing my Ti sticks can and will save lives down the road!  (But they have to be purchased and carried daily to do that! :-)   Joe T