@ickky
Not caught up yet but, yes, I do.
After Sarah Everard I googled what kind of penknife I was legally allowed to carry. Bought a Swiss Army knife off Amazon (the legal length) and attached it to a single key, as it was also a key ring.
I often collect flint from the beach; some are very sharp and often long and pointy. Always bring them home, and have several that are the perfect shape to conceal in a hand. Can have one in every coat pocket. Handy to just happen to have come across it in my pocket if needed, and I can say it must have been there since my last beach visit.
I have a large retractable lead for my very small dog. People used to ask why I had such a big lead. But, when I walk him off lead, I put the mechanism on lock so the clip wouldn’t hit me in the face if I lunged with it. The clip stays close to the main body of the lead (which is heavy in itself) and I would aim in to the eye.
My main keyring has a piece of heavy metal sculpture on it. It was made by an artist. That would be perfect for the temples.
In summer, I carry a metal water bottle for the dog; that is also heavy. It would need to go across the back of the skull.
Occasionally men have commented on an item (“big lead for a little dog etc”) and, when I explain, they look at me like I’m some sort of psycho. I think only women understand that checking what you can use as a weapon is second nature. I walk my dog in the dark and, before I leave, I check for my keys, my phone, my dog lead and something weapony.