Now...for something completely different...

Here is a set of Leg Irons that I recently bought from China. The lock is something that I had not seen before. There have been a few combination cuffs in history, but none used an arrangement such as this. Not that I have seen anyway. This one uses a 4 digit combo to unlock the cylinder and let the catch slide free. Its just like the locks on the cheap bicycle chains. And, like those bike locks, this one is just as easy to "pick." Pull out on the catch while turning each number slowly. Start with the first number and work your way down. Each time you get the right number, the catch slides just a little and slightly catches. If you feel or listen for it, its pretty obvious. Each cuff on this set take their own unique combination. They are not "keyed alike." They are pretty heavy too. Just thought I would share. I am still waiting on the matching handcuffs to get here. I will post up a pic when I get them.
-RK-

Given the rather "flimsy" look in addition to those bicycle locks, I'll bet their intended usage is "non-police" related ..........


No flames, please!

Here is a set of Leg Irons that I recently bought from China. The lock is something that I had not seen before. There have been a few combination cuffs in history, but none used an arrangement such as this. Not that I have seen anyway. This one uses a 4 digit combo to unlock the cylinder and let the catch slide free. Its just like the locks on the cheap bicycle chains. And, like those bike locks, this one is just as easy to "pick." Pull out on the catch while turning each number slowly. Start with the first number and work your way down. Each time you get the right number, the catch slides just a little and slightly catches. If you feel or listen for it, its pretty obvious. Each cuff on this set take their own unique combination. They are not "keyed alike." They are pretty heavy too. Just thought I would share. I am still waiting on the matching handcuffs to get here. I will post up a pic when I get them.
-RK-

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the comment requires flaming!!! really it does!

your statement is really for you to hear yourself out loud.

In another universe maybe there is a group of handcuff collectors that may have posted. "Yes this is quality police equipment!" "Police have been issued with the 2 x 4 digits to open the cuffs but we didn't inform them of which number opens which side." "we hope this combination never get into the prison system as all cuffs will be vulnerable but as illegal guns never get in the hands of criminals, this shouldn't happen." "Flash lights and new batteries will be provided for all officers so they can use this cuff comfortable in the dark." "using standardized parts these cuff can easily be maintained via parts from the local hardware"

but it won't be said in this reality.

Here is a set of Leg Irons that I recently bought from China. The lock is something that I had not seen before. There have been a few combination cuffs in history, but none used an arrangement such as this. Not that I have seen anyway. This one uses a 4 digit combo to unlock the cylinder and let the catch slide free. Its just like the locks on the cheap bicycle chains. And, like those bike locks, this one is just as easy to "pick." Pull out on the catch while turning each number slowly. Start with the first number and work your way down. Each time you get the right number, the catch slides just a little and slightly catches. If you feel or listen for it, its pretty obvious. Each cuff on this set take their own unique combination. They are not "keyed alike." They are pretty heavy too. Just thought I would share. I am still waiting on the matching handcuffs to get here. I will post up a pic when I get them.
-RK-

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W T H?

Here is a set of Leg Irons that I recently bought from China. The lock is something that I had not seen before. There have been a few combination cuffs in history, but none used an arrangement such as this. Not that I have seen anyway. This one uses a 4 digit combo to unlock the cylinder and let the catch slide free. Its just like the locks on the cheap bicycle chains. And, like those bike locks, this one is just as easy to "pick." Pull out on the catch while turning each number slowly. Start with the first number and work your way down. Each time you get the right number, the catch slides just a little and slightly catches. If you feel or listen for it, its pretty obvious. Each cuff on this set take their own unique combination. They are not "keyed alike." They are pretty heavy too. Just thought I would share. I am still waiting on the matching handcuffs to get here. I will post up a pic when I get them.
-RK-

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And I fully agree that these would never even be considered for police use. I also know that most of the collectors I have met or made deals with, stay away from items for the "bandage" lifestyle. I collect whatever. I have Tower Lyon thumbcuffs to modern peerless to these. I never said anything even close to them being used by the police. I added them and the matching cuffs to my collection because they were different. I also have a few movie prop restraints. And I am pretty sure that smith and wesson 100s that are entirely made of rubber, would never be used in law enforcement. It was an oddity, so I bought it. I am sorry that my choice of collectables, does not meet to your standards. You may now return to your high horse and pass judgement on others who actually use their name when they visit the forum.
-Richard Knip-

Here is a set of Leg Irons that I recently bought from China. The lock is something that I had not seen before. There have been a few combination cuffs in history, but none used an arrangement such as this. Not that I have seen anyway. This one uses a 4 digit combo to unlock the cylinder and let the catch slide free. Its just like the locks on the cheap bicycle chains. And, like those bike locks, this one is just as easy to "pick." Pull out on the catch while turning each number slowly. Start with the first number and work your way down. Each time you get the right number, the catch slides just a little and slightly catches. If you feel or listen for it, its pretty obvious. Each cuff on this set take their own unique combination. They are not "keyed alike." They are pretty heavy too. Just thought I would share. I am still waiting on the matching handcuffs to get here. I will post up a pic when I get them.
-RK-

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not said anything about standards of cuffs one collects. Re read the post.

Here is a set of Leg Irons that I recently bought from China. The lock is something that I had not seen before. There have been a few combination cuffs in history, but none used an arrangement such as this. Not that I have seen anyway. This one uses a 4 digit combo to unlock the cylinder and let the catch slide free. Its just like the locks on the cheap bicycle chains. And, like those bike locks, this one is just as easy to "pick." Pull out on the catch while turning each number slowly. Start with the first number and work your way down. Each time you get the right number, the catch slides just a little and slightly catches. If you feel or listen for it, its pretty obvious. Each cuff on this set take their own unique combination. They are not "keyed alike." They are pretty heavy too. Just thought I would share. I am still waiting on the matching handcuffs to get here. I will post up a pic when I get them.
-RK-

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Yeah. I just re-read everything and will say that I was way out of line here. I do apologize to you. I totally read your comment wrong. Perhaps my bad day and loss of job today was the gas that was just waiting for a match. I wanted to burn it down so bad, that I made my own match so I could watch it burn. Again, i was out of line and am sorry. To answer the post you originally made....i dont see them ever being used in law enforcement. I agree with you on that. Given enough time, a prisoner could "escape"...eventually. 0001 (pull) damn. 0002 (pull) damn. 0003 (pull) damn. 0004......LOL!
-RK-

Here is a set of Leg Irons that I recently bought from China. The lock is something that I had not seen before. There have been a few combination cuffs in history, but none used an arrangement such as this. Not that I have seen anyway. This one uses a 4 digit combo to unlock the cylinder and let the catch slide free. Its just like the locks on the cheap bicycle chains. And, like those bike locks, this one is just as easy to "pick." Pull out on the catch while turning each number slowly. Start with the first number and work your way down. Each time you get the right number, the catch slides just a little and slightly catches. If you feel or listen for it, its pretty obvious. Each cuff on this set take their own unique combination. They are not "keyed alike." They are pretty heavy too. Just thought I would share. I am still waiting on the matching handcuffs to get here. I will post up a pic when I get them.
-RK-

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Hi there!
I wonder how many different numbers are available on each digit?
Judging from the picture there are just 6 different numbers which would allow a total of 1296 possible combinations. Compared to a standard cheap 4 digit bicycle chain lock with 10000 combinations this leg irons seem to be a lot easier game - even if you have to unlock both sides separately...

Greetings
Bjoern

Here is a set of Leg Irons that I recently bought from China. The lock is something that I had not seen before. There have been a few combination cuffs in history, but none used an arrangement such as this. Not that I have seen anyway. This one uses a 4 digit combo to unlock the cylinder and let the catch slide free. Its just like the locks on the cheap bicycle chains. And, like those bike locks, this one is just as easy to "pick." Pull out on the catch while turning each number slowly. Start with the first number and work your way down. Each time you get the right number, the catch slides just a little and slightly catches. If you feel or listen for it, its pretty obvious. Each cuff on this set take their own unique combination. They are not "keyed alike." They are pretty heavy too. Just thought I would share. I am still waiting on the matching handcuffs to get here. I will post up a pic when I get them.
-RK-

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Much agreed with you. There are 6 numbers on each dial. They are laughable in their security possibilities. Just a different type of piece to collect. I had to try pulling on them while slowly turning each dial. And...it worked! LOL! Just like we used to do with bicycle chains when we were kids. Best lock ever!
-RK-