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If you have lots of room, the full-sized Samurai sword umbrella is the best weapon for battles with Mother Nature. But if space is confined or you need to travel light this mini Tanto-style version is the way to go. It’s also easier for committing seppuku in the event you should lose the fight.

Unfortunately, it’s also significantly more expensive than the full size version.

Product Page (¥4,650 or $50 via OhGizmo)

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For anyone like me who does not know what a Tanto is, it is simply a knife with a guard. And these folks who seem determined not to tread on the Spiderman trademark have a pretty cool “Spiderman-like” knife. The hand holder is 11″ tall and the knife itself is 12 3/4″ long in the case. I do not recall Spidey being armed with fancy knives, but it must be factual if someone has made one.

Product Page ($17.99)