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I already had one that I lent to a friend who lost it. So I bought two more. It's sturdier than most umbrellas considering I can hold on to it with a vice grip in extremely high winds and it gives no hint of folding upwards. You can even feel the strength of it when you open it (the force of it makes it tug away from you). Great quality inside and out. And it looks cool. I'd also like to mention the first one I had was thrown out of an 8 story window because I was too lazy to go back upstairs and it was pouring. Only thing that broke was half the guard (then i took the other half off) and the locking part got kind of wonky. And yet it was still completely usable (I kinda liked it better without the guard actually. considering breaking it off one of my new ones). Needless to say, this thing is pretty damn durable.

We've been having our typical awful winter weather this past few weeks in San Francisco. Unfortunately, my old Walgreens mini umbrella fell victim to a gale force wind one day and subsequently thrusted me into the market for a new umbrella. Enter...the Samurai Umbrella. A coworker had just received one as a Christmas present, which is how I came to know this amazing piece of craftsmanship. This was the first time I have ever seen a product and thought "this is the best model of a device that will ever exist." In other words, you will be hard pressed to ever find an umbrella that is as well-built, clever, and has a knack for starting conversations as the Samurai Umbrella. Just last night as I was commuting back home on my back, I had the umbrella firmly strapped around my torso, and another biker came up behind me and remarked, "I bet drivers make sure to give you the right away when they see that sword on you." I just laughed and explained my sheathed weapon was actually just an umbrella. His face looked like his brain might have just exploded inside his cranium. It really is that amazing. Construction/quality...the big question on any product. You won't find an umbrella under $100 with better craftsmanship. This umbrella opens smooth like a deadly ninja assassin. It's very solid and feels precision-made. The long handle allows for a great grip during heavy winds and the grips actually functions to improve your grip on the device even more. It really is a great product. I've been an Amazon customer for many years now, but this is my first review. I felt compelled to let other people know how terrific this item is because I love it so much. This is the second product I own by Kikkerland, the first being a magnetic kitchen timer. The timer's another great product, so it's definitely a brand to keep your eye on for smart, well-made products.

First, thank you Amazon and DHL for the quick delivery to Fiji. The umbrella itself is a relatively quality build sans the cap tips (but not a big deal as stitching is fairly good). Rain coverage suits 01 average person (or 01 average person and a small child). The katana like handle is nicely done with no overt faults (but then am no craftsman). Overall I am happy with this umbrella because it's a decent umbrella with some style. If one is looking for a self-defense umbrella, this is not it (as using it for heavy impact defense or offense can obviously result in foreseeable damage to the otherwise thoughtful product). The build is good enough for usual umbrella use and I will be using mine when it rains again (with some enigmatic style...hopefully....given my inherent comic inclination). I would recommend this umbrella to anyone who is a fan of martial arts (actual practitioners, movie buffs or both) and even to people who aren't into the arts because it is a decent umbrella. Vinaka vakalevu (thank you) from Fiji.

UPDATE: I have removed a star. After a few months of use, the umbrella has held up very well. However, the carrying sheath is incredibly flimsy; the tip of the umbrella has punctured through the bottom of the sheath, making a giant hole. This causes the umbrella to slip down in the sheath, and as the hole gets bigger, I'm sure it will simply fall out. I have contacted Kikkerland about replacing the sheath, but they said that they could not. It's still a great product, but I'm very disappointed by the terrible quality of the sheath and the refusal of the manufacturer to help. This is a very high-quality product. Although I thought it was gimmicky at first, repeated use in windy and rainy environments demonstrated that it is actually a very sturdy umbrella. It works well as an umbrella. The opening mechanism is strong and smooth, and I was actually surprised by the amount of force with which the umbrella opens. It has a great, strong feel to it, like it would be very sturdy, and I've noticed that there are thick plastic bands reinforcing the umbrella struts, something that was lacking from my previous umbrellas. When I was using this in a bad storm, I saw everyone else's umbrellas flipping inside out, but this umbrella did not flip. In fact, in strong winds, it's almost pulled out of my hands by the wind! The sword handle is also pretty good, with some reservations. While it would have been cooler if the handle resembled a real sword, it is actually a piece of plastic that is molded into the shape of the sword handle. It feels like strong plastic, but I have noticed some sort of matte covering that rubs off, revealing shinier spots on the handle. It's not that noticeable, though; I only saw it upon close inspection. The long handle actually helps you get decent leverage in strong winds, and lets you get a good grip on the umbrella. Unfortunately, the connection between the handle and the umbrella shaft seems a little weak. After only a few days of using it, I noticed that the handle could sometimes rotate around the shaft, so that the opening button becomes misaligned. A hard twist when the umbrella is opened will make the handle turn against the shaft, which worries me a lot. The handle adds a lot of bulk to the umbrella, though, so it does get kind of cumbersome at times. Overall, it's really cool! I've drawn many strange looks and shocked questions when it looks like I have a sword on my back! It comes with a scabbard that slings around your back like a real sword, and it just looks super cool. Definitely recommended; join the ranks of the Umbrella Samurai!

It’s a well made umbrella. You can tell by holding it and opening it. And the strap carrying case makes it more likely that I’ll carry it with me Recommended for sure.

L'aspetto estetico funziona benissimo e' carino e il pulsante sul manico funziona abbastanza bene. Per quello che riguarda il mecanicmo manca la precisione delle misure fra i profili che scorrono uno dentro l'altro - quando e' apperto ballano un po uno rispetto l'altro. Comunque lo consiglio il prodotto.

In jedem steckt ein Samurai.... warum nicht auch damit den Regen bekämpfen? Die Verarbeitung des Regenschirms ist sehr gut. Es gibt kaum etwas zu bemängeln. Der Griff ist aus Kunststoff hergestellt und lässt sich prima durch die Einkerbungen festhalten. Der Stoff des Regenschirms ist auch soweit in Ordnung und macht keinen Unterschied zu normalen Regenschirmen. Der Schalter für den Schirm lässt sich leicht drücken und die Teleskopstange wird leicht ausgefahren. Die Stange ist angemessen dick und macht auf dem ersten Eindruck einen Soliden Eindruck. Oft ist die Teleskopstange und die Paragonstange das größte Manko an einem Regenschirm. Nur die müsste man mal im Langzeittest sehen ob sich der erste Eindruck bewährt. Bisher gebe ich dem Regenschirm 5 Sterne ***** wegen dem ungewöhnlichen Design und des bisherigen guten Eindruck

Regalato a un parente con la passione per il golf e gli ombrelli, idea carina e ben realizzata. Non lo userei con un vento molto forte, ma fa la sua scena!

Producto que cumple las expectativas. Es de buena calidad el puño y el extremo en forma de palo de golf parece muy real. Es de plástico duro pero se ve bastante resistente. Echo de menos que no sea un poco más grande.