PRISON SHANK 010

Private collection
PRISON SHANK 010
Private collection

Collection

  • American Prison System
  • Weapons

Origin

Albion Correctional Facility (Female)
Albion, New York, USA

Medium

Steel and tape

Association

Manufactured by an incarcerated individual for close-quarters combat within a correctional facility.

Description

Improvised prison weapon constructed from a shaped steel blade with a broad, triangular point and a short handle wrapped in green tape to provide grip and secure the concealed tang. The blade exhibits visible grinding marks, scratches, and minor surface corrosion consistent with fabrication and use. The overall form is compact and purpose-built for concealment and close-quarters use.

PRISON SHANK 010

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