the "ventilator" aka tactical straw well executed :)

[jaiofspam]

just got this in from a guy on youtube by the name of VanceRhodes and i gotta say im really impressed. normally i would keep purchases like this to myself (im not sure what in the hell compelled me to buy it) but thought i would share this with the leo/service members here. its definitely not for everyone, but for those who are looking for a light weight last ditch weapon... this may be your thing and its not expensive at all ($30+-shipped)

video (contest/giveaway has ended):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=x8e8ie7SXi8#t=270s

quick specs
material: 3/8" stainless steel tubing w/ carbidized tip and paracord wrap (pattern sand blasted & heat colored)
weight: .6oz (.8oz w/ kydex sheath)
length: 6.10" (155mm)



business end:



setup for discrete neck carry with a paracord lanyard. you could rig a merc type harness for this as well:



setup for molle/lbv attachment via bladtech molle & malice clips:

[Doctorr Fabulous]

Kind of cool, except Florida considers that a dagger. What other purpose does it serve, beyond a shiv and difficult to use straw? (No Youtube available at this FOB, sorry)

[jaiofspam]

beyond a shiv and being the coolest straw in the household... not much lol

this isnt for everyone nor would i consider carrying this in public without legal representation at the ready here in CA. but on your own property it should be fine if you were so inclined. this post was more intended for service members or law enforcement officers looking for a last ditch weapon or purchased in preparation for the zombie apocalypse . in all seriousness, i am not advocating any illegal or plain stupid activities and honestly see this tool having some legitimate use for friends and family members fighting overseas.

[hatchtrikk]

Looks perfect for coconuts

[Storm Crow]

Emergency tracheotomy device?

[jaiofspam]

Looks perfect for coconuts

if its good enough for a coconut... its good enough for a zombie

Emergency tracheotomy device?

possible lol

[DJH]

...When you absolutely, positively, no questions asked, have to get to the bottom of that slurpee...

[jamoni]

Where's that "WTF Other weapons" thread?

[yossarian]

Let me dig around in the fridge for that tactical juice box. What keeps the wrap from sliding up and down?

[jaiofspam]

Let me dig around in the fridge for that tactical juice box. What keeps the wrap from sliding up and down?

i dont know what brand of cord he uses but its of high quality and wrapped extremely tight. the sandblasting beneath also stops the cord from slipping. it was also a concern of mine prior to me buying one but when i received it i was surprised how solid it felt. you can still pull the thing off and make it budge if you wanted to but with normal stabbing as seen in his video it shouldnt move at all.... hahahahaha, "normal stabbing"

[Doctorr Fabulous]

Can we get a Versus test? Say Strawshank vs. Flathead Screwdriver? Ideally involving more than just "can it stab someone" since I proved in second grade that a dull #2 can do a number on an arm. I just keep looking and thinking "Screwdriver has more uses...and it's ergonomic...and not a dagger/shiv." I understand you aren't advocating any illegal activities, but for most of us, a dagger/shank/shiv is a restricted weapon for carry.

[jaiofspam]

your average screwdriver doesnt weigh .6oz... the purpose is having a light weight low profile last ditch weapon with multiple carry options. another advantage of said item and it being a tubular weapon is the ability of causing a faster bleed out if used properly or so ive been told. may or may not be your thing, youre free to carry a screwdriver instead if you needed such a thing. as ive said before,

i am not advocating any illegal or plain stupid activities and honestly see this tool having some legitimate use for friends and family members fighting overseas.

you could also bring this to a hollywood party... let your imagination run wild

[nyarlotep]

Strawshank... LOL!

I like that thing. It looks like a nifty weapon, and it would turn any can of pop into a Capri Sun.

[KentsOkay]

I can't wait to see the full length film about a SF guy using this to take out a bunch of terrorists; The Strawshank Redemption.

[BullOnParade]

I actually like it, though, my first thought was, why can't I just make this in 2 seconds at work. And then I realized the kydex work (let alone the neat finish) seems to be worth putting money into (not sure about $30). I always hated when you went to drink your juice box, and the straw bent, then its structural integrity was damaged, and couldn't puncture the foil. Those days were rough.

[Burncycle]

I'd still be more comfortable with a thimble on the end... call it a "cap" if you want. Too many traumatic memories watching those chemistry class "safety" videos and having the kid shank himself trying to push glass tubing through a rubber stopper.

If you must, stick a spacepen in there and now it's a shank with utility! lol

[maldon007]

If you must, stick a spacepen in there and now it's a shank with utility! lol

Doesnt cold steel make a "pen of death" or something... *looking*



Oh yeah, little different, blunt object.... Seems like a pen version would be lawful & pretty much as good... As I have my doubts as to weather blood will spray out the end of that SS one, like a hose turned on... Maybe, after you pull it out & IF it takes a plug of flesh with it, I guess that would be a good bleed.

[ptAltered]

Is that totally hollow? I'd be careful around gas/oil tanks, tires and chest cavities. Lots of damage making those things leak.

[Lionheart]

Not sure if it's from the same maker but I saw one of these a long time ago, not exactly sure where but I remembered they were marketed as "tactical tire punches" but that they could be used as last ditch weapons. It's neat but never had an application that I would find one useful in.

[Doctorr Fabulous]

If you must, stick a spacepen in there and now it's a shank with utility! lol

Doesnt cold steel make a "pen of death" or something... *looking*



Oh yeah, little different, blunt object.... Seems like a pen version would be lawful & pretty much as good... As I have my doubts as to weather blood will spray out the end of that SS one, like a hose turned on... Maybe, after you pull it out & IF it takes a plug of flesh with it, I guess that would be a good bleed.

My limited medical knowledge has me thinking that a hollow instrument would make LESS of a catastrophic bleed than a shank or shiv. 5 minutes of lazy googling produced nothing. Either way, I don't really see much of a use satteside because of legal issues. As far as deployed...If they get past the crew served, the 210 rounds, the M4, and the knife to somehow close, I'm going barehanded. It doesn't really seem more concealable than a real knife. Besides, my boot-lace garrotes will stop a motherfucker cold. Shanking is not a quick death.

It just looks like a product without a real use.

[dallas]

Tactical pen is better.

[DarkPhoenix]

It just looks like a product without a real use.

This is what you use on unruly CapriSun pouches.

[BullOnParade]

It just looks like a product without a real use.

This is what you use on unruly CapriSun pouches.

Those bags of juice had it coming.

[maldon007]

Tactical pen is better.

Agreed, at worst, even if it doen't stop your attacker, you can still fill out the police report in the hospital with it