It got its name at the time we were trying to map the names of nature’s animals to our tools where we could. One of the Army students said, “Hey, that looks like a bird with its wings out. Much like a swan or a goose might do when they were defending themselves. Thus, the Swans name was born.

All the points can help deliver pain if the attacker punches, kicks, or grabs you. You can use any of the points to drill into bony areas of the body, such as the backs of hands, arms, or even soft tissue-like eyes.

It also comes with lanyard holes so that you can have an easy carry option.

The head of either end can be placed between fingers of a grab, and twist off the hold so you can escape. That is an optional feature rather than using the point to drill into their hands.

The sharp points can be placed onto a body and push the attacker away.

This Defender can also act as a severe takedown tool. Entering vertically between the attacker’s legs, then turning it horizontally, pulling back with the defender holding hand, and pushing the attacker away with your free hand, results in a face plant on the ground or them falling backward.

Once you turn the Defender horizontally and pull it back towards you, the points on either side dig into the legs or other body parts, causing extreme pain. That also creates the pivot leverage point of the throw to the ground.

As the tool came from a fusion of an existing tool, it grew in length from our normal sizes, around six inches, to be an eight-inch-long tool.

This tool opens up options that were not available before. Let’s examine the features list.

Key Features:

1. Dual-ended design with four sharp points for maximum versatility
2. Effective against punches, kicks, and grabs
3. Capable of drilling into bony areas or soft tissue for pain compliance
4. Can be used to twist off holds and facilitate escapes
5. Excellent for pushing attackers away and creating distance
6. Powerful takedown capabilities using horizontal leverage
7. Lanyard holes for easy carrying options
8. No digit capture holes, allowing for unique combat capabilities
9. Enables close-quarter manipulation of attackers
10. Compact design for concealed carry
11. Non-lethal but highly effective for self-defense
12. Access to free, 24/7 online training resources, including Swan-specific techniques

If you want extreme close-quarter manipulation of your attacker, this is an excellent choice for your self-defense.

You have access to 24/7 online Defender training, FREE, on the website. There is a section showing the swan techniques near the end of the training video.

Any tool with sharp points cannot pass a TSA checkpoint. It is best to place your pointed Defenders in your luggage for check-on of any vehicle that requires TSA clearance.

This self-defense tool is extremely powerful and should only be used responsibly in genuine self-defense situations. Users must be familiar with and comply with all local, state, and federal laws concerning the use of a self-defense tool.

Additionally, it’s essential to review the TSA’s list of prohibited items on flights or similar regulations. Make sure also to understand the laws regarding the carrying of self-defense tools in any location where you intend to have them.

My tools, like those from Master Peter Brusso, are intended for ethical and legal use only, and this principle applies to all of my Defender products.