BudK Self Defense Impact Baton

exactly what i wanted and needed small enough for your pocket and or travel bag if you are riding your bike or motorcycle or driving a truck across America , the spring action is audible and impacts well ,. this is exactly what you need for a small baton that can be easily deployed

This is a copy of the East German SIPO baton. It's great. But it doesn't fit well in the pocket. It lurches to the side of the pocket and makes it look like you have a long piece of steel in your pocket. It would benefit from a sheath. that would fit flush in the pocket.

Nice size to carry concealed if needed

Great collapsing baton. A flick of the wrist extends the two spring sections quickly. I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of a swing from this thing! The springs wrap around what ever the baton connects with issuing more than a small contact area than all steel batons. Easy retrieval is accomplished by tapping the tip of the baton on a solid surface. I had an ASP issued for a NATO mission years ago in the military and this is as good or better because of its flexibility. The only thing that would make it better would be a sheath carrier included. Otherwise, I highly recommend this baton.

I got this and it's awesome!!! I carry it with me every where I go. People see it and fall in amazement! I've tried it on melons and a few junk car windows...Perfect!!! Broken every thing...Like the Steel springs too...Not what I expected to get either...

It's alright... It won't lock open.

I searched BudK's site for this exact baton BECAUSE it's flexible; because I want this thing to wrap around whatever I'm going to hit with it. This is a medium weight collapsible spring type baton that will wield a less than lethal blow to whatever you smack with it. I'd keep this in the front of the pack as a first defense strategy, in case some dummy decided to try something stupid where lethal force isn't warranted. Don't get me wrong, this baton will put a person out if used right, so don't try it on your dog or not-so-best friend! It will hurt, most likely leave a mark. it's true a flick of the wrist deploys this baton, and tapping on the palm of my hand collapses it again. I have 3 batons now, one is solid, 2 are spring type, like this one. I always seem to have lockup problems with the solid one, even when I lube it. So far I haven't used it in any emergency situation, and hope I never need to. But I will find a holster, and lubricate it so it will be smooth operating when I do need it. Bottom line; it's not too big or small, it does snap into and out of place well, it's a spring type baton and it will defend anyone who bothers to do a little practice with it. there is no sheath supplied with this baton, and no lanyard hole.

Well, it's pretty obvious from the video and the various comments that a few lessons in the how-to of stick-fighting would be appropriate. I owned a spring impact baton about 15 years ago and I can tell you that traditional stick arts DON'T apply. You've got to follow through just like you would with a sjambok. I've cut through 2'x 4's with the right technique. It's not a billy club or a bat. Proper training can be the difference between life and death. 'Nuff said.

I have not yet had an opportunity to use it, but I like the feel in my hand. I did not want a lethal weapon and believe that the duel springs will get the job done to deter a would be foe. Would be nice if it came with a sheath for carrying.

This baton is very handy in difficult situations and is very quick reacting weapon when you in need of .one, thanks Budk

this is a great baton for 6 dollars. I got it yesterday and It has a spring built into the handle kinda short but for sure would hurt getting smashed with it. Well worth 6 dollars. Thank BudK. Editor's Note: Thank you for your comments. We have updated the review to reflect the appropriate spelling.

It has some weight to it, So to carry it you need a sheath. And since its flexible, It wont lock. Wish I would have known it was flexible, Because if so I wouldn't have bought it. I want to cave someones skull in, Not bruise it. For $6 more bucks you can get a SOLID United cutlery 21' baton.

It came bent up. I'm not sure if it was damaged in-transit or was defective before being packaged. Looked kick butt though