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Product name: Nickel plated carbon steel handcuffs
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Model number: HC0824
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Material: Nickel plated carbon steel
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Weight: 280g
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Length: 22.5cm
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Min Diameter: 5.0cm
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Max Diameter: 7.8cm
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Teeth: 20
Introduction and Analysis of Handcuffs
Handcuffs are a widely used restraint device in the modern judicial system. They are mainly used to restrict the limb movement (usually the wrists) of arrested persons or criminals to prevent them from escaping, harming themselves, or harming others.
Q: 1. Can handcuffs be used as leg irons? Or vice versa?
A: Technically possible, but extremely irregular and dangerous, and strictly prohibited in formal law enforcement.
• Handcuffs on the ankle: The size and curvature of the handcuff rings are unsuitable for the ankle, making them prone to slipping and rotating, causing abrasions or accidental dislodgement. The chains are too long and cannot effectively restrict movement.
• Leg irons on the wrist: Leg irons that are too heavy and tight will severely compress the nerves and blood vessels in the wrist, causing rapid injury. Short chains force the hands to be pressed tightly together, causing great discomfort and risk.
Both are specialized tools and should not be used interchangeably.
Q: 2. What are the specific metal materials used in handcuffs/shackles? Why are they not easily sawed through?
A: Modern high-quality handcuffs/shackles are typically made of martensitic stainless steel or special alloy steel, and undergo quenching and tempering treatment.
• Hardness: The surface hardness can reach HRC 50-55 (Rockwell hardness), approaching or exceeding that of ordinary hacksaw blades (HRC 45-50). This means the saw blade will "slip" on the handcuffs/shackles, wears out extremely quickly, and is difficult to cut into.
• Toughness: The core maintains a certain degree of toughness to prevent brittle fracture upon impact.
• Rust Resistance: The stainless steel composition ensures corrosion resistance in most environments. Simply put, the materials and processes used to manufacture them are designed to withstand destructive tools.