Selfie sticks were invented in Japan in the 1980s, but it took a couple of decades (and the invention of smartphones) to make them go global. Now you can pay homage to their country of origin – and have some fun – with this katana-themed selfie stick for Android, iPhone and Windows Phone.
The Olixar Katana Selfie Stick works like other selfie sticks, allowing you to take selfies from further away (and therefore include more of your background / friends within the shot). It also includes a hidden trigger embedded in the handle, allowing you to take the shot with ease. This is done by plugging into your phone’s audio port, not Bluetooth – so there’s no pairing, no charging, just plug and go!
The Katana Selfie Stick is fully collapsible, with seven sections allowing to shrink down to fit in your pocket. Safety locks ensure that the stick doesn’t collapse accidentally, keeping your smartphone safe and secure. The Selfie Stick is also case-compatible, ensuring that you don’t need to take off your case before taking your shots. The stick is strong enough to handle even large smartphones, too. As it connects via 3.5mm, it’s fully compatible with all three major smartphone operating systems: Android, iPhone and Windows Phone.
If you’re looking for a fun way to take selfies and you like ninjas and/or katanas, then this is the perfect choice. The Katana Selfie Stick is available for pre-order now at £25 right here.
Note: The full name of this product is the Ninja Katana Selfie Stick. Now, I know what you’re thinking – ninjas tended to use smaller swords than the katana, as waving a massive sword around wasn’t particularly stealthy. We know, but people will search for this using ‘ninja’ as much as katana, and we have to support those people; it isn’t their fault that Hollywood has led them astray!
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