These are the Version 2 of the model 1 Crockett and Kelly handcuffs. It seems the US DoD (Department of Defence) placed an order for them because they were a lower cost handcuff. So these would have been destined for military police, most likely.
They are a spitting image of American Handcuff Co handcuffs, but with double strand designs that are similar to the South Korean company Kyung Chang. The bulge in the double strands gives them a unique look.
These have 1 pawl (as you would expect with most US handcuffs) and they double lock. There is no backloading feature for the single strand.
The build quality is quite decent, except that there is a bit of a gap between one of the cheek plate sides and the body of the handcuffs, reminiscent of how Russian handcuffs are very often. Like it was not quite riveted together as tightly as it should have been.
The branding looks nice on the single strand / bow.
I like them! Another American handcuff in my collection.
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