# Anti-Rain Weaponry Knight's Sword Handle Umbrella for Weather-Ready Chivalry By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-11-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knights-sword-handle-umbrella References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/11/11/knights-sword-handle-umbrella-has-it-all/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/travel-outdoors/e5a9/) A little chivalry can go a long way to make a dreary day a better one and the Knight’s Sword Handle Umbrella makes the battle a stylish one. The deceptively dangerous [rain protector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-puppies-golf) can be worn at the beltline for the look of a [classic rainy knight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-katana), or on the back for a more intimidating and battle-ready appearance. No meteorological challenge is too much when you’re equipped with the Knight’s Sword Handle Umbrella. It is up to the dampening task whether that task be an [irritating drizzle or a dangerous downpour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-duckhead). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Weather-inspired Fashion:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in fashion to create weather-inspired clothing and accessories such as jackets and umbrellas with unique and attractive designs. - **Functional Fashion:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in fashion to create clothing and accessories that serve a functional purpose beyond just fashion such as umbrellas with sword handles or built-in storage compartments. - **Weather-resistant Technology:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in technology to create weather-resistant materials and products that can withstand harsh weather conditions such as heavy rain or wind. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can benefit from disruptive innovation in weather-inspired clothing and functional fashion. - **Outdoor Gear Industry:** The outdoor gear industry has an opportunity for disruptive innovation in weather-resistant products such as tents and camping gear that can withstand extreme weather conditions. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry has the opportunity for disruptive innovation in weather-resistant materials and products such as electronics or transportation that would not be affected by harsh weather conditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Weather Protection Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-trek-umbrella.md) - [Expertly Crafted Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-green-umbrella.md) - [Flying Umbrella Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-umbrella.md) - [OLED Weather Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-umbrella.md) - [Two-People Umbrella Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain.md) - [Rainproof Wheelchair Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobidry.md) - [Sturdy Heat Relief Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aliz-umbrella.md) - [Essential Weather-Resistant Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days.md) - [Miniature EDC Sword Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-katana.md)