The Best Umbrella

You might have gathered that I am a bit of a nerd…

…but a proud one.

About two weeks ago I had this idea for the ultimate umbrella.

It turns out that when I was hanging out with my friend Elizabeth I saw it in a store window… just as I had imagined.

Not only does it resemble a Samurai sword but it’s actually a damn good umbrella.  It’s made by a company called Kikkerland (designed by Materious Umbrellas – check out what these guys say about their products – there are actually 3 sword types).  The shaft and frame are made of carbon fiber and the umbrella is just big enough to offer cover for two on a rainy day.

Oh, and the powerful spring-loaded opening action is highly satisfying…I get a little rush every time I press that button.  It includes a carrying holster with shoulder strap and a nifty tag that quotes Sigmund Freud himself:

You can tell when there’s passion behind a product.  I love it.

I walked into a pub with slung over my shoulder in the carrying holster on St. Patrick’s Day.  Predictably, I was stopped and told I couldn’t come in with a weapon.  Of course I removed the cover to reveal only the best umbrella.

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This makes it perfect in every way and now I can practice my sword skills wherever I want…hahaha.

All this Vancouver rain is worth it now.

For me, it’s the simple things in life.

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