Always buy quality. I used to buy cheap umbrellas and they always disappointed me so finally I stepped up and bought a quality English made umbrella with the German carved handle. I found out in the literature that came with it that it was designed for self-defense and that one could stand on it without it breaking or bending. A few years later I saw its exact mate featured in the movie ‘The Kingsman’ only difference is mine isn’t bullet proof. That’s okay, I still love this umbrella that never collapses or fails in any way, so it always travels with me.
Always buy quality. I used to buy cheap umbrellas and they always disappointed me so finally I stepped up and bought a quality English made umbrella with the German carved handle. I found out in the literature that came with it that it was designed for self-defense and that one could stand on it without it breaking or bending. A few years later I saw its exact mate featured in the movie ‘The Kingsman’ only difference is mine isn’t bullet proof. That’s okay, I still love this umbrella that never collapses or fails in any way, so it always travels with me.