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A shiv, also chiv, schiv, shivvie, or shank, [1] [2] is a handcrafted bladed weapon resembling a knife that is commonly associated with prison inmates. Since weapons are prohibited in prisons, the intended mode of concealment is central to a shiv's construction.
Weapons refer to any items designed or used to attack and kill or destroy other people and property. Most weapons are military in nature, but many are designed and used primarily by citizens or even used for protection. Some weapons are also usable as or originated from hunting tools; see Category:Hunting for these items.
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List of armored fighting vehicles of the Soviet Union; List of military aircraft of the Soviet Union and the CIS; List of ships of the Soviet Navy; United States. List of individual weapons of the U.S. Armed Forces; List of weapons of the U.S. Marine Corps
Shank (footwear), part of a shoe or boot; Shank (sewing), a spacing device; Shank (weapon), a makeshift knife or stabbing weapon; Lead shank, a type of lead used for horses; Tang (tools), the back portion of the blade component of a tool; Drill bit shank, the non-cutting end of a drill bit; Sheepshank, a knot used to shorten a rope
Flail-style weapons, weapons consisting of a striking head attached to a handle by a flexible rope, strap, or chain.The chief tactical virtue of the flail is its capacity to strike around a defender's shield or parry.
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