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What's the Point of a Plastic Handcuff Key?
What's the Point of a Plastic Handcuff Key?
Most handcuffs come with two metal handcuff keys. These keys are perfect for locking handcuffs, but what about when you need a more covert option? It may seem to the... Read more...
What are the Benefits of Owning a Handcuff Key?
What are the Benefits of Owning a Handcuff Key?
With low cost and virtually zero risk, owning a handcuff key as part of your everyday carry is a no-brainer. But just in case you need a little extra convincing,... Read more...
What Kinds of Handcuff Keys Are There?
What Kinds of Handcuff Keys Are There?
Standard Universal Handcuff Key     The most common type of handcuff key found on the market is the standard universal handcuff key that will accompany the purchase of a pair... Read more...
Are All Handcuff Keys Universal?
Are All Handcuff Keys Universal?
The purposeful design of the universal handcuff key means that most handcuffs can be opened with the same basic universal key shape. This is intentional; it allows for easy transport... Read more...
How Do Handcuff Keys Work?
How Do Handcuff Keys Work?
Basic Escape & Evasion Methods A pair of swing cuffs can easily be placed with one hand with a little practice, but handcuffs still need to be placed properly to... Read more...
What is a Handcuff Key?
What is a Handcuff Key?
Most models of today’s standard-issue handcuffs can be opened with a universal handcuff key, even across different brands. A universal handcuff key, while a little counter-intuitive at first thought, is... Read more...
Don't Underestimate the Paracord Bracelet
It’s a simple little piece of gear, so it’s easy to overlook the value in a paracord bracelet. The intricate braiding brings to mind something a pair of BFFs might fashion at summer camp rather than a serious survival tool. But don’t let looks fool you: a paracord bracelet can be a lifesaver. Paracord 101 The strong yet compact nylon rope is used in the suspension lines of parachutes, from whence comes the name paracord, but it is widely used for other purposes, especially survival gear. The most commonly used... Read more...
Why Travelers Should Carry Handcuff Keys
This is a guest post by John V Cain. John writes about the vagabonding lifestyle at VINJABOND. Why Travelers Should Carry Handcuff Keys A covertly equipped handcuff key for a foreigner abroad is the smallest part of their gear but potentially the most important. Gear to survive or endure dangerous and hazardous scenarios is valuable but gear to avoid them is invaluable. -John V Cain, founder of VINJABOND. Specialized handcuff keys and other escape tools have been a part of my everyday carry equipment for my professional life for years... Read more...
Why Carry a Handcuff Key? Case Study #1
It’s true that, aside from law enforcement and military personnel, the individuals you are most likely to find in possession of a handcuff key are the bad guys. But beware of drawing fallacious conclusions: possession of a handcuff key does not a criminal make. It simply follows that those who are most likely to desire a secret way of escape are those who have something they feel the need to escape from: i.e. jail time. Because of this notion, we often receive earnest questioning from people who wonder why in... Read more...