A "titanium escape ring"
"It's a simple but elegant-looking ring made of titanium, cut from
solid barstock and polished to a mirror finish.
But unlike all other rings, this one contains a saw and handcuff shim
pick combination tool which is completely hidden from view when worn.
Located on a finger, its always in the exact area needed to quickly
access and deploy, even when handcuffed. The shim can be used to open
single-locked handcuffs, while the saw can cut zip-ties, disposable
handcuffs, duct tape, rope, and other non-metallic materials.
For sale ($80)
here, via
Boing Boing.
At first I thought the title referred to a breakaway ring. Titanium rings can be a safety issue since they're extremely difficult to cut off fingers in case of an accident (such as a broken hand). If someone anticipates needing to pick or saw their way out of restraints, I'm not sure if they're living the kind of lifestyle where titanium jewelry is a good choice!
ReplyDeleteI won't deny the cool factor, though.
Great! That'll come in handy, just before you get shot in the back while "resisting arrest".
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