Kuboto and hard plastic groin cup give you a lot of advantages.
Even in England where obvious weapons may be restricted, a kuboto on your key ring can be easily explained away as necessary for handling your keys.
In my early (and yes often stupid younger days), you had to watch out for the guy you fought with that screwed short screws facing out on a hard plastic groin cup. It gives a whole new meaning to "knee jerk reaction" if you kneed someone so equipped.
Bountyhunter