Also, if you are someone who doesn't feel comfortable with something like a stun gun, or pepper spray, for whatever reason, a kubotan is a great tool because it doesn't feel like you're carrying around any kind of fancy weapon. It's basically just a small stick (5.5″ long, 0.5″ wide) attached to your keychain.

What is the purpose of a Kubaton?

It is often touted as extremely effective in breaking the will of unruly suspects with painful locks and pressure point strikes. Because of this, the Kubotan is also sometimes dubbed the 'instrument of attitude adjustment'.

Is a Kubaton lethal?

The Kubotan is not to be confused with the Okinawan yawara or Filipino tabak malit, both of which are pocket sticks with potential lethal intent in their applications. Kubotan techniques contain no life-threatening strikes or moves.