Ring it on! Self-defense ring can cut skin, pierce eyes and collect attacker’s DNA

By Isolde Walters via SWNS

A New York company has created a ring with a concealed blade that can cut skin, pierce eyes and even collect an attacker’s DNA.

Ryan Lee, 34, invented the Defender Ring after the highly publicized murders of two women who were slain while they were out jogging.

The jewelry features a top that can be unscrewed to unleash a sharp 5mm long blade that can draw blood.

Ryan claimed that the ring can be turned into a self-defense weapon in the three seconds it takes to unscrew the top and could protect a woman from a predator.

“We designed it to be normal jewelry but you can unscrew the ring top and inside there is a blade," the founder said.

“The blade is for self-defense - it is very sharp and it can cut through durable material.

“It is for self-defense against an attacker.

“It is sharp enough and big enough to cut through skin and draw blood and that’s how it can collect DNA.”

The ring is available from $55 and comes in a range of different designs and finishes including rose gold, stainless steel and sterling silver.

Defender Ring. (Defender Ring via SWNS)

Defender Ring. (Defender Ring via SWNS)

Defender Ring. (Defender Ring via SWNS)

Women are advised to use the ring by either punching, slashing or grabbing and pulling the ring against an attacker’s flesh, according to the Defender Ring website.

“Wear Defender Ring, make a fist, and punch an attacker in the eyes, throat or face to create a deep puncture wound,” the site reads.

It goes on to describe how to slash at an attacker.

“Make a fist and slash an attacker using a sideways motion in the eyes, throat or face to create a long gash.”

Finally, it describes how to gouge an attacker’s arm with the ring.

“Grab an attacker’s arm and pull to gouge and create a long gash.”

Ryan added that the blade may not withstand a more violent attack and recommends that women run if they feel unsafe in a situation.

“If someone asks me if they should arm themselves with a Defender Ring or should they get a gun, I would suggest a more lethal form of defense," he said.

“Of course it is absolutely better to run in those situations.

“But women can wear these rings 24/7 - they can wear it to work, they can wear it while they are exercising. These are instances where they wouldn’t usually carry a weapon.”

Ryan explained that he was inspired to create the ring after the murders of Vanessa Marcotte and Karina Anne Vetrano.

Vanessa was attacked while jogging in Princeton, Massachusetts, and Karina was attacked while on a run in Queens, New York.

The women were murdered two days apart in August 2016.

“My whole life I have been passionate about self-defense. I grew up with all women,” Ryan said.

“These joggers being killed in broad daylight prompted me to create a practical self-defense item.”

The ring has been a hit with customers and Ryan plans to produce another ring, double the size with a blade 10mm long.

“We launched in June 2019 and our sales have been increasing every month since," he said.

“We are coming out with a second ring.

“It will be bigger and the blade will be twice as long.

“It is more of a statement ring - more powerful and more deadly than the original Defender Ring.”