# Badass Brass Knuckle Bumbershoots Tobiah Adam Creates a Discretely Defensive Umbrella By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-11-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tobiah-adam References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/secret-weapon-style-umbrella-grip-with-wooden-knuckles/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/custom-umbrella/209073) Tobiah Adam is a man who wants a little more from the dull, dreary aesthetic of everyday items. Thus, the [wooden knuckle umbrella](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/damascus) is born! This unbelievable bumbershoot is a [run-of-the-mill umbrella](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-duckhead) on top, but with a brass knuckle handle carved into wood. With the rise of [rainy season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raindrop-1), this discretely defensive umbrella would be perfect for fending off bad guys while staying completely dry! Ultimately, this fun, functional piece is something that Tobiah Adam can be proud of. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Defensive Umbrellas:** The trend of incorporating defensive features into everyday umbrellas presents an opportunity for innovative designs that prioritize safety without compromising functionality. - **Disguised Self-defense Products:** The trend of creating self-defense products that blend in with ordinary objects offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to enhance personal security discreetly. - **Customized Everyday Items:** The trend of personalized, artistically crafted everyday objects allows for the exploration of unique designs that inject personality and style into mundane items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Gear and Accessories:** The outdoor gear and accessories industry can explore the integration of self-defense elements and innovative designs into umbrellas, catering to customers seeking both functionality and personal safety. - **Security and Personal Safety:** The security and personal safety industry can capitalize on the demand for discreet self-defense products that offer protection without drawing attention, creating a new market segment for innovative solutions. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can tap into the trend of customized everyday items, producing artistically crafted products that merge aesthetic appeal and practicality to cater to consumers looking for unique creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloombrella.md) - [Expertly Crafted Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-green-umbrella.md) - [All-Weather Protection Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-trek-umbrella.md) - [Two-People Umbrella Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain.md) - [Wall Art Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justin-case.md) - [Artful Sculptural Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbetween-umbrella.md) - [Branch-Like Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aghsan.md) - [Artist-Designed Umbrella Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain-artist-series.md) - [Umbrella-Affixed Tracker Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-airtag-accessory.md)