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"Hidden Weapons Disclaimer This material has been made available for research and reference purposes only. Readers are strongly advised against obtaining or manufacturing any of the weapons referred to herein, as the majority are unlawful to possess. It is not our intent that anyone break the law or wrongfully harm others. Be aware that the majority of the weapons referred to are currently available from numerous sources, and may very well be encountered in the hands of criminals. We feel that it is important to know what one might be facing when confronted by criminals on the street. Contents 1. Introduction 2. Blades & Such 3. Blunt Trauma 4. Cane Weapons 5. Police Style Weapons 6. Ninja Crap 7. Street Guns 8. Paramilitary Weapons 9. Afterword Introduction Hidden weapons are not the same as invisible, or improvised, weapons. Rather, they are specifically intended to be implemented as weapons, and are designed so as to provide for maximum concealment upon one’s person. Being designed specifically as weapons, they tend to be far more damaging than improvised weapons, which were originally intended for much different purposes. Because of their nature, hidden weapons are often prohibited by law. Depending on one’s jurisdiction, as well as the type of weapon in question, punishment can range from confiscation to years of imprisonment. Be sure to research the laws regarding weapon possession in your area before considering procurement of any exotic weaponry. Some of these weapons are favored by gang members, ex-convicts, and professional criminals. These people are typically substance abusing repetitive felons who will not be deterred from obtaining a weapon they want simply because it has been prohibited. If your occupation, environment, or lifestyle tends to bring you into contact with such people, you run a high risk of being attacked with a weapon in the event of a violent confrontation. This section will briefly discuss how such weapons are used, where on the person they are typically concealed, and take notice of any significant weaknesses a weapon might have. A few of the weapons listed are extremely nasty and highly illegal. Such weapons are typically the tools of assassins (whether criminal, terrorist or officially sanctioned) and would never be used by a true warrior. However, many freakish deviates fancy themselves "ninja commandos" and could conceivably procure or manufacture such devices to carry upon their persons. If you become involved in an altercation with such an individual, it is good to know what you might be up against. Exotic weaponry has long been a subject of fascination for many who walk the warrior path. In addition to being informative, this section is meant to be entertaining as well. A partial listing of common hidden weapons follows. For purposes of brevity, this section is far from complete, as the various types of hidden weapon number in the hundreds. Many hidden weapons had only limited production or were handmade prototypes, thus are difficult to acquire. Most of the weapons listed here are currently available. Mundane weapons (such as lockblades, hunting knives, and handguns) have been excluded from this section, as their inclusion would’ve taken up a lot of room telling you stuff that you probably already know. Blades & Such Blades are the favored carry weapon of streetfighters, gangbangers, and paroled felons, and you are guaranteed to encounter them if you spend any amount of time on the streets. Criminals like blades for many different reasons. First, they are cheap and easily available, which enables them to be quickly tossed if a search appears probable. Second, they are small, lightweight, and easily concealed. Third, they are far more intimidating and damaging than empty hands. Fourth, many criminals mistakenly believe that blades are "untraceable" weapons which cannot be connected to them once their prints have been wiped off. Fifth, in most instances, possession of a blade (particularly a folder, boxcutter, or small kitchen knife) will carry a far less serious penalty than possession of a handgun. And finally, blades are silent (which gives the criminal greater opportunity to avoid attracting unwanted attention). If you are a policeman, bouncer, or biker, you will probably be attacked with a blade at least once. SHIVS: "Shiv" is commonly defined as a small, thin, knife (usually double-edged) made from a single piece of material (usually steel) and designed for maximum concealment. They are lightweight and have little profile. Shivs, usually meant to frustrate common "pat down" weapon checks, are seldom worn on one’s belt or dropped in one’s pocket. Because of their small size and light weight, people have gotten very creative with methods of concealed carry. Shivs are commonly worn in wristband rigs or sheaths stitched to the outside of one’s boot. Other popular modes of carry include sheaths sewn under one’s lapel or inside one’s jacket, sheaths pinned under one’s tie, or sheaths worn around one’s neck on a lanyard or breakaway chain. Sheaths tend to be either form fitting plastic or magnetized to provide maximum retention. Lesser seen modes of carry include thigh rigs (intended for ladies), garter rigs, and behind-the-neck rigs (usually requiring a figure-8 elastic harness worn under one’s shirt). Clandestine modes of carry include being concealed in the heel of a shoe or sewn in the lining of a jacket. Shivs tend to be professionally ground with skeletonized handles and top quality sheaths, and can cost well over fifty dollars, but many cheaply made imitations can be had for under ten. Shivs tend to be stainless steel, as they are intended to be worn close to the body and must resist corrosion caused by exposure to perspiration. Shivs are also available composed of fiberglass, titanium, or ceramics — lightweight materials which will pass through metal detectors unnoticed. Several versions of fiberglass or plastic knives are concealed within the handles of combs and hairbrushes. Shivs have short blades, typically between one and three inches, thus are unlikely to kill except in the event of a successful attack to the throat. Viable targets include the solar plexus and kidneys, but the face and hands may be slashed at to deter an attack. The typical shiv is a "throwaway" weapon, designed to be stuck in someone’s head or neck and discarded. They are favored by intelligence agents as part of their concealed "escape & evasion" kit. Similar to a shiv, but better, is the Mini-Culloden from Cold Steel. It is worn around the neck in a form-fitting Kydex sheath attached to a lanyard, and has a non-slip shock-absorbing Kraton handle. The 3.5" blade is single-edged with a needle-sharp point and is available with either a plain or serrated edge. Its design is based on that of the skean-dhu (sometimes seen spelled as: sgian-dubh) garter knife still worn by traditional Scotsmen. However, this small blade obviously has no utilitarian uses whatsoever — it has been designed solely as a "weapon of last resort." SHANKS: Shanks are commonly defined as poor quality knife-like weapons, often homemade, carried for the express purpose of stabbing someone. Due to their low cost or makeshift nature, they are usually discarded immediately after use. They are not intended for utilitarian purposes, and seldom have a sharp cutting edge. One of the more frequently encountered shanks is the Pakistani boot knife. This weapon typically costs about $5 and has a dull double-edged blade with a stubby tang that is epoxied to the handle. The blades are typically chrome-plated or blackened to conceal the poor quality of the metal. If used as a utility blade, the Pakistani boot knife will quickly break. These knives are typically worn in a leather sheath with a snap release and spring clip. The snap release often catches on the knife when drawn, so it is sometimes cut off. The "belt or boot" spring clip is usually chrome-plated, which reflects light like a mirror; and it will not secure itself to most boots properly, resulting in the sheath remaining on the blade when "drawn." Similarly designed knives of marginally better quality are available for about $10, but they are garbage as well — and they are the best of the weapons in this category. Another type of shank commonly found on the streets are the cheap imported copies of "tactical folders." These folding jokes are always made of poor quality materials, fail to take a proper edge, and often break within days (if not hours) of purchase. The blades often are either too tight to open one-handed, or are so loose that the blade rattles when locked into place. The locks typically are of such poor quality that the knife will close simply by rapping the spine of the blade against a table top (which means it could easily fold upon one’s fingers during use). These knives usually are equipped with thumbstuds and pocket-clips, and often have blades exceeding 4" in length, but they are garbage nonetheless — they have all the performance of an aluminum tent stake! However, due to their sharp appearance (wicked-looking blades with colored aluminum handles that have rubberized inserts), low price (often under $5), and easy availability (flea markets, novelty shops, and street vendors), they have found their way into the pockets of street people and juvenile delinquents everywhere. Small kitchen knives, like paring knives and steak knives, are also regularly encountered (as is the occasional "letter opener"). Having no hilt, one’s hand can easily slide up onto the blade upon stabbing into bone or heavy material. Sometimes the handle is wrapped with layers of tape to provide for a better grip. These knives are often simply dropped in one’s pocket, where they can snag on the lining upon being drawn or injure the owner in the event of a fall, although a rudimentary sheath can easily be fabricated from a piece of folded cardboard wrapped in tape. Sheathed like so, the knife can be tucked in one’s waistband or boot. Makeshift shanks (such as those found in correctional facilities) are usually constructed from thin pieces of scrap metal. The metal is tediously worked (often by repeatedly scraping it across the floor) until it is pointed enough to stab with, before the handle is wrapped for a better grip. Sharpened plastic, broken glass, and wooden stakes (as when a pool cue or broomstick is snapped) can also serve as functional shanks. Criminals who carry shanks usually favor the solar plexus as a target for their attack, either stabbing into this area hard before violently pumping the handle (commonly referred to as "running the gears), or stabbing multiple times very quickly (usually in an uncontrolled frenzy). A thick leather jacket will usually protect this area quite well. Criminals rarely attempt to slash with a shank. SPIKES: Spikes come in a variety of designs. Some are similar to a large headless nail. Some have handles or knurled grips. Some have a point on either end. Most are round with a simple point at the end, but a few are triangular or square with sharpened edges and blood grooves. They are simple, but nasty, weapons. Double-pointed spikes are intended for throwing, and are referred to as shuriken. It takes months to gain a reasonable degree of proficiency at sticking them in targets, but in actual combat situations even an expert has only about a 50% chance of sticking one in a moving target with accuracy. Heavy spikes can sink deep into soft tissue, and even stick in bone, easily delivering a disabling strike. Double pointed spikes can also be grasped in either hand and used for ripping and gouging. They are commonly carried in groups of three or four in forearm rigs. Single-point spikes, including those with handles, can also be thrown — but a high level of mastery is required to get them to stick with regularity and power. Single-point spikes are almost exclusively used to stab with. In some ways the spike is superior to the blade; for instance, it is more durable, provides better penetration through heavy clothing and bone, requires only a minute with a piece of sandpaper to resharpen, and is far less expensive. Some spikes are composed of either fiberglass or titanium, which would enable them to bypass magnetometers. Spikes with handles include ice picks, awls, and sharpened screwdrivers. They provide a much more comfortable and reliable grip than the knurled and grooved grips on the solid metal versions. Better grip means better penetration and less likelihood of droppage. Affixed to a lanyard, they become like a "rope javelin" which can be swung, thrown, and retrieved. Many awls are fitted with a "T" handle, and can be used as a punch knife. Rigging knives have a blunt-tipped sheepsfoot blade, as well as a curved "marlinspike" (designed to loosen knots) which is thick enough to be repeatedly driven through a car door without sustaining any discernable damage. Simply pressing on a hinged "shackle" releases the spring tension on the marlinspike, allowing it to be flipped open with one hand, after which it will lock firmly in place. Being both legal and unobtrusive, a quality rigging knife is a fine choice of weapon. Spikes are sometimes hidden within common objects. Spring loaded spikes which lock into position have been built into pens and combs. An umbrella is available with a handle that detaches to reveal a spring steel spike over a foot long. Spikes are often found hidden within pens, sometimes fabricated from an empty ballpoint with a thick nail wrapped with masking tape stuffed inside. Triangular spikes with blood grooves and sharpened edges were designed by the Allied clandestine services of WWII as a hidden weapon for their agents. Not only would it both stab and cut, but the suction-busting bloodgrooves allow for easy extraction, and the triangular wound cavity is self-supporting (it will not close, bleeding freely). Reproductions of the "OSS sleeve knife" can cost over a hundred dollars, but are well made and have value to collectors. Lower quality copies, in both triangular and square versions, are available for around twenty bucks. Unlike most cheap knives, spikes (particularly those with substantial handles) are capable of piercing bone as well as armor. Spikes can be driven through the cranium to attack the brain (usually resulting in a "quick kill"), or slammed through the sternum to attack the heart. Heavy clothing, leather jackets, and even soft body armor will do little to protect one against a forceful thrust from a sharpened spike. Furthermore, the puncture wounds from a spike attack usually results in minimal external bleeding, giving the appearance of a superficial wound which might be overlooked by harried emergency personnel conducting triage. RAZORS: Straight razors are nasty weapons. They will part heavy clothing like paper, will cut flesh at the lightest touch, and weigh next to nothing. However, they seldom cut more than an inch deep — even with the most forceful slashes. Often, cuts from this thin blade heal without leaving a scar. Razor attacks are terrifying and bloody, but seldom result in death. Razors are commonly dropped in one’s front pants pocket, but can also be slipped in a boot or taped behind the neck. Professional badasses who favor the razor may sew hidden pockets into their clothing or even fabricate a "behind-the-neck" rig to carry their razor(s). They are nearly weightless and incredibly fast. They can be extended to their full length for extra range, but the deepest cuts are inflicted by folding the razor back across one’s knuckles and delivering grazing punches, dragging the blade hard across your opponent. Viable targets include the forehead, face, arms, groin, and throat (the only lethal target). A hard strike to the arm can cut blood vessels, muscles, and nerves; possibly resulting in a "flail arm" which will be paralyzed forever. A hard strike to the groin can result in massive blood loss. A powerful horizontal slash to the abdomen has the potential to disembowel (although this is unlikely). Even though a razor is unlikely to kill, it can maim quite easily. Very few assailants faced with a razor would attempt to take it away from you. It is much more of a deterrent than a pocketknife, but is illegal to carry concealed nearly everywhere. A related weapon, the "boxcutter" utility knife (sans guard) has an inch-long, single-edged triangular blade that can be used to poke, gouge, and rip flesh. If it has a metal handle, the butt can be used to hammer with as well. It is a cheap and nasty weapon, favored by street punks due to its availability and low price, but is nowhere near as effective as a deftly wielded straight razor. Disposable utility knives, particularly those with breakaway blades, tend to be far too flimsy to be effective for more than a single cut, but they are often encountered on the street. Razor scrapers are nasty, and highly portable, but are awkward to bring into action. Loose single-edged razor blades are sometimes carried concealed. They are relatively safe to transport provided their protective cardboard cover remains in place. Typically, a single razor blade is held between the fingers and used to slap with, although retention is tenuous, and one is likely to inadvertently slice deep into one’s one finger, possibly resulting in paralysis. On rare occasions, razor blades have been clenched in the teeth, melted into a plastic toothbrush handle (commonly referred to as a "sissy shank"), or fitted into a slot on one’s footwear (usually just prior to an altercation). Loose razor blades tend to cause only superficial wounds, and rely primarily upon psychological shock to be effective. Their chief danger is their ability to be concealed virtually anywhere. Razor blades are most commonly dropped in one’s pocket, but they’ve also been discovered: in hatbands, in wallets, under sweatbands, taped to the skin, sewn into shirts, and concealed within footwear. BUTCHER KNIVES: For our purposes, the term "butcher knife" shall include chef’s knives, carving knives, and meatcutting knives with blades exceeding 6" in length. Butcher knives are typically of sturdy construction, and tend to be much sharper than any other blade you might encounter on the street (with the exception of razors). This, combined with its length and sharp point, make it one of the most formidable weapons you can encounter on the street. If you’re ever faced with a butcher knife, and don’t have a magnum revolver on your person, my advice to you would be: run! Sheaths are often improvised by folding a piece of cardboard over the blade, or wrapping it in rags, then covering it with a thick layer of tape. The sheathed blade can then be stuck in one’s waistband or back pocket. DAGGERS: A dagger is commonly defined as a double-edged fighting knife. Fighting knives with only a partial top-edge are usually categorized as dirks. Daggers and dirks with short blades are usually referred to as "boot knives." Daggers are nasty weapons, designed to be stabbed deeply into an enemy’s vital organs. They usually have blades at least 6" in length, so as to easily pierce the heart by way of stabbing up under the sternum. Both military and medieval versions exist. They are favored by serious knifefighters who carry their blade for the sole purpose of combat. Daggers have no utilitarian applications and are specifically prohibited as deadly weapons in many jurisdictions. Most of the daggers encountered on the streets are cheap imported garbage that amounts to little more than an extended shank. They tend to have dull blades with broken tips, and the blade often wobbles in the handle. Most daggers based on the "Fairbairn-Sykes" design fall into this category. Daggers are often worn at the belt, although a number of unusual sheaths, harnesses, and rigs are available. TANTOS: Based on an ancient Jap..."

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