This is a high security pair of handcuffs which use a special key which means normal keys do not work with them. The TOOOL Ultimate Handcuff key will work though once you lightly turn and pull up to seat the cuff's divider metal into the gap in the key which will allow it to turn and operate the handcuff.
These are very pick resistant and decently shim resistant. If you occupationally use handcuffs, be aware other officers will be unlikely to operate your handcuffs if you use these. However at minimum if they use a rotary tool or junior hacksaw and cut a little split in the middle of a spare "normal" key that should let the key operate these handcuffs.
These Peerless 730 Superlite, are exactly that. SUPER light weight. They feel like toys, if it weren't for the cold feel of the metal.
These are very string, NIJ certified handcuffs which are used by US police personnel who want to lighten the load on their duty belts. I have seen forums where officers have swapped from carrying one pair of heavy handcuffs and instead carry 2 pairs of these due to their very low weight. They weigh 147 grams if I recall correctly, even lighter than the last Yuil handcuffs I overviewed.
These scream high quality from every angle. The finish is a nice grey matt (can come in black finish too). The fit and tolerances are perfect.
I would highly recommend these handcuffs if weight is an issue and you still need strong high quality chain-link handcuffs.
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Just got back from a dog walk, please excuse my Darth Vader sound! This is the training version of the ASP model 600 rigid handcuffs. They are made from forged aluminum or aluminium as known in the UK, with steel bows. The red pawls and red body indicators signify that this is a training model. If that is not sufficient, it has in 5 places stamped on it TRAINING ONLY in case anyone does not know the meaning of the red colouration.
This handcuff is designed for easy training, to speed things up, since when single locked, the wearer can pull them off without the operator having to use a key on each bracelet. This can speed up training. Also for people interested in picking handcuffs, it offers a safety feature so that the wearer can get out of them in case their picking attempts fail.
This technology is commonly referred to in the magic/escapology community as "Gimmicking". The concept of gimmicking is that there is an alternative mechanism to get out of the handcuffs without having to properly use a key. Usually a quick mechanism. This particular type of gimmicking is referred to as "bridge jumpers" because it was used by magicians etc to escape handcuffs in an instant when jumping from a bridge or building into a body of water, where every tiny moment matters. Some types of gimmicking are more elaborate and able to withstand audience inspection etc. This style is very basic and makes a loud zipping sound when you escape them, so they are not best suited for magic tricks, though they work great as a safety feature during training or lockpicking experiments.
Long ago there were some red-pawl ASP handcuffs made which were NOT "escapable" training models. So if buying second hand, ask the seller and test them yourself to be sure they are what you expect.
They are very nice. The body of the handcuffs is absolutely identical to any other of their similar handcuffs. The only difference is the fact that red is ONLY used for training models and they also have TRAINING ONLY stamped on them. If you were to remove the red locksets and replace with a standard "real" lockset of yellow, green or blue, you would have an entirely secure and fully functional handcuff. The magic of this capability is entirely in the pawls / locksets which have the red double locking window.
Anyway, hopefully this has enlightened you as to the purpose and capabilities of the red "training only" models of ASP handcuffs.
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These are the original Hiatt chain-linked handcuffs, the ones that the British Police force were using prior to the introduction of rigid Speedcuffs.
TCH (Total Control Handcuffs) company make these now, they are the TCH800 (model 800) handcuff, there is a video of them on this YouTube channel.
Something I have noticed, is while the new TCH800 look nice and shiny, these Hiatt 2010 have nice edges of the cuffs (counter-milling, is it?) where instead of a hard edge right angle "L" They cut the corner of the L off so it is not as sharp against the skin. Still, both these hiatt and the new TCH are comfortable. The TCH have a subtle rounding I think, as opposed to this edge cutting off thing Hiatt did.
Otherwise, aside from the finish (duller vs the really shiny TCH) they are identical handcuffs. Made by the same factory, as Hiatt in the UK continued under the new name TCH and now the actual HIATTS brand is owned and produced (with a different branding/logo design) by Safariland in America. Ironically I think TCH took over the Hiatts business in the UK around 2010, coinciding with the model number of these cuffs :)
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I just picked the single lock on a high security Smith & Wesson M104 handcuff using a keyring :D Goes to show, picking handcuffs does not always require special tools haha.
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These modified TCH model 840 speedcuffs are the same model used by police in the UK. I have half-gimmicked them.
This means one of the bracelets is normal while the other is modified. The normal one locks normally while the modified one will pull open with a little bit of force on it.
Useful for doing tricks, pranking of the kind I would only recommend (if both bracelets are gimmicked) because people would think they had been handcuffed and are stuck but in fact can pull them open. Also kids could use them more safely than giving them un-modified handcuffs in order to have the UK police look without any added risk. But, TCH handcuffs are very good quality with tight tolerances, so while gimmicked cuffs as shown can be pulled open, if you double lock them they will be secured in place and won't open unless you use the key to disengage the double lock. So, if it's for your kids, buy a couple cheap keys from eBay and use a junior hacksaw (cheap) to cut off the double lock actuator (the pin on the end of the key) and file it flat after to smooth it out. If you are paranoid, solder the double lock area of the handcuffs to prevent someone sticking paperclips in there, also useful if doing tricks to stop someone covertly double locking the cuffs while YOU aren't looking.
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This is an interesting pair of Yuil M-03-1 Transport Handcuffs, made in Korea. South Korea to be specific (not the crazy North Korea!) These are the connection ring version of the M-03 model. The purpose of the ring is to create a chain gang environment for prisoner transport so one chain can run through all the cuffs to link the prisoners together. Alternatively it can allow them to be connected to leg irons. However this steel ring can be pressed down when not needed to allow normal grip and application of the handcuffs.
The gap between the wrists is larger and it makes accessing the key holes more difficult. They have a 2 pawl system, though mainly normal keys are able to open the handcuffs.
An interesting aspect of these is they are actually chain link handcuffs, using one very elongated welded chain. The plastic is then bolted on afterwards to provide rigidity from twisting, thus becoming rigid handcuffs. Though if the keyholes are facing out, someone could use a screw driver to undo the screws (normal cross-head screws, nothing fancy) and they could remove the plastic and they would become chain link handcuffs with a larger one single link, which would let people have twisting capability. You can see this in the image I took of them after I disassembled them: https://i.imgur.com/IvNb7XQ.jpg
Over all they are good handcuffs and worthy of being in my collection. It would have been nice if they would have used more secure screws, instead of the regular Philips type. But I do like them. Handcuffs like these should ideally not be applied where the keyholes are facing the hands because they can fiddle with the locks as much as any screws too.
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These are my new Smith & Wesson Model 100-1 WeatherShield handcuffs which come in Yellow color.
Very smooth, very high quality and internationally known handcuff that is NIJ certified for law enforcement use. But these particular ones are more resistant to water, which is why they call these WeatherShield. They are powder-coated yellow for extra durability and identification.
Comfortable both to apply to someone or the person with them on.
You can lubricate them with a light oil now and then to keep them nice and maintained. Like usual I wax mine with renaissance wax for extra smoothness and protection (also the key too).
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These are S.P.E or SPE handcuffs that I have seen marketed as transport handcuffs. They are made by a company called Sain Professional Equipment hence the SPE abbreviation. They are a company that have been in business since the mid 1990's and have manufactured handcuffs and other equipment for Dutch SWAT teams, Dutch Ministry Of Defence and Dutch Ministry of Justice. Dutch means The Netherlands.
They are functionally exact in every way based on what I have seen from other people and images of the more widely known LIPS handcuffs which are usually shown in a silvery grey colour and are used (or have been, not sure if they are still used but I think they are) by the Dutch police. Literally the only difference seems to be the branding printed/engraved on them, that's it.
These use a special key which are not that easy to come by online. They have a proper 3 or 4 lever lock, similar to Chubb mortice locks. Usually the handcuffs come with 2 keys when purchased brand new, one long key and a short key. My pair are a used pair and came with 1 short key. I have since made myself a couple additional keys. There are some keys on eBay and if I am successful at making more I may list them on eBay at a more sane price than the ones someone else has listed.
These handcuffs restrict movement very well and allow a decent amount of movement within the cuff, as seen in the video where I can spin my hands around in them in a similar fashion as I can with TCH "superior" sized handcuffs. They do not have a regular double strand where the rotating arm swings through, the double strand has been replaced by a very thick single strand, which is very odd looking but works well. Very robust...
They have no ditch in the rotating arm which usually is added on modern handcuffs to prevent a VERY strong person pulling outward and disengaging the teeth. This seems to be because the body metal is significantly thicker and wider than most modern handcuffs, which my guess would mean it has MUCH more strength than "typical" handcuffs.
They fit a similar wrist capacity as TCH 840 police handcuffs which come in the Superior size and they close decently small too. They are VERY comfortable.
They have 2 methods of double locking, either via the nice levers on the back or you can use the key in the opposite direction to double lock.
They are decently secure compared to most of the more modern police handcuffs in use, though they can be picked by someone with the right tool and knowledge, BUT it is hard to pick them while you are wearing them. I can pick them relatively easily but I have never managed to do it while wearing them.
They are on eBay UK now. There are cheaper, more worn models for about £60 I think, models like mine which look in a bit better condition for £70 and there's a few brand new ones for about £150 or more.
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These are the Kyung Chang Lightweight KCH 010 handcuffs in pink colour.
They are a South Korean police grade handcuff which are very lightweight. They have 3 pawls, steel bows, aluminium / aluminum body and come with 2 special keys which are best suited for these handcuffs.
Normal "standard" universal handcuff keys work in these handcuffs HOWEVER, it is crucially important that you get to know which way to turn for the double lock and if you use a standard key, STOP TURNING as soon as you have disengaged the double lock. If you keep turning that same direction after you have disengaged the double lock, the key will be stuck and you will be trapped in the handcuffs. See the video linked below for info on how to try and get out of them if you really mess up in this manner.
Short video of a key getting stuck in the handcuff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJKBx6ykwZM
Video on the techwg channel that shows ways to try and get out of the handcuffs and try to get your key out safely: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHNpfl_b12o
Kyung Chang handcuffs are very nice, however please do be careful if you end up using different keys in them... The keys they come with are perfect and you have nothing to worry about, but do not be the person on a 999 or 911 recording asking for help because you got trapped in handcuffs using an ill-suited key! That kind of video would go public, be shared and stay with you forever and everyone would know. Not a good image!
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