Alcyon 15901 High-security transport handcuffs

These are the Spanish Alcyon 15901 High-security transport handcuffs.

I believe they were used in the 1980's for high security transport. I am not sure if general police used them but these are considered a more high security handcuff.

They have the same usual features like double locking, swing-through bows BUT they have also a split 2-pawl system which restricts shimming capability  and in addition to this they have a crunching wheel or cog which prevents a frontal shimming attack  to begin with.

Where I got mine from, they only came with 1 key. While the images on the site showed the usual modern ditch or channel running under the bow teeth for extra physical security against strong people, the pair I received must have been an older model which does not have this added safety/security feature.

All in all not too bad, I quite like them. I did have to do some work to de-gunk them, lubricate, polish and wax polish them as usual :D

These have a different style than my usual Alcyon handcuffs from Spain. I like it. These are probably my only high security handcuffs from Spain so far.

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Alcyon 5005-X Black Hinged Handcuffs with doublesided keyholes

These Alcyon handcuffs are the hinged 5005 with keyholes on both sides. Model 5005-X.

These are very nice Spanish handcuffs, with a good quality black finish and 2 pawl bars.

Since these have keyholes on both sides, it simplified the application by the user, while slightly reducing security because there are keyholes always within reach of the fingers. However different methods of application can minimise easy access to keyholes in some cases.

These are good quality handcuffs

Comparing Quality & Security of The cheapest handcuffs In 3 Quality Brackets

A video comparing quality and security of the cheapest handcuffs I could get in 3 different brackets, ranging from garbage, ok, good.

The first black pair of garbage single locking metal "toy" handcuffs cost about £4.

The second pair, the pink ones, are of medium/ok quality and cost about £9.

The last black pair are GOOD quality, genuine Spanish police handcuffs and cost about £23

The first handcuffs are single locking only, which makes them unsafe, even for children because if someone falls over while wearing them, their wrists could get crushed when the handcuffs get tighter immediately. Plus the metal is thin and would cut into them easier than thicker handcuffs. Also as far as security, the chain link swivels are total trash and the chain links are not welded so could be pulled open with some average adult strength.

The grade that the pink handcuffs came in was, I would say decent. They are double locking, although the double lock is not as definitive when engaging as many other better models of handcuffs. The metal is thicker and I was unable to bend the double strand with my fingers, which is good. Although there are no ditches in the rotating arm. The purpose of ditched "jaws" (as they are referred to) is to ensure that someone who is very strong, cannot pull outwards and pull the teeth of the "jaw" away from the teeth on the pawl bars on the inside of the handcuff. These pink ones lack that feature. So they are an averagely good non-professional model of handcuff that should be safer to use for people. Normal handcuff keys cannot be guaranteed to work with the pink handcuffs because they lack a larger internal space between the two cheek plates, so you need smaller keys. But you get 2 keys with them.

The last pair are a genuine black pair of Spanish Alcyon handcuffs. They are made with thick carbon hardened steel and can make use of normal handcuff keys. They have ditched jaws for higher security from strong people, the swivels are strong, On chain link versions the chain links are welded for strength, while this model I have has a "universal joint" which has a bit more resiliency than a chain link model. These also have 2 pawl bars, that is 2 sets of teeth on the inside of the handcuff for extra security.

So I leave this to you to decide if you buy handcuffs what you want to spend your money on. I recommend you buy as good of a quality as you can afford, for the purposes you need them for. I do not recommend young children use metal handcuffs of any kind and for more mature children, make sure they have a real pair and know how to use the double locking mechanism.

Alcyon 5236 Universal Joint Spanish Police Handcuffs (the better version)

These Alcyon 5236 Universal Joint Handcuffs are the better, robust version of the last Alcyon I overviewed.

These work with normal keys without needing specifically Alcyon keys which are unable to be purchased separately. Essentially if you have seen my early video on the chain link handcuffs, these are identical only with the universal joint instead of a chain.

I do like these a lot. My pair are pretty stiff because I have not had time to break them in yet. But the tolerances are quite good, for Alcyon.

If you want a cost effective ~ €20 pair of sturdy handcuffs that do not restrict TOO much, then these would be a great option.

Alcyon 5031 Universal Joint (instead of chain) Spanish Handcuffs

These Alcyon 5031 Universal Joint Handcuffs have a special joint instead of a chain...

These are a really nice design. They have a single, special hinge that allows for an extremely good degree of movement, while not having a chain that can be broken by a special forces technique that can snap the handcuffs by using the chain and physics without needing any tools. This seems much more sturdy and less able to be manipulated.

The keyhole is facing a different direction than you would expect from Alcyon. There are also more teeth on this handcuff. The wrist size seems to be a normal size.

A very nice and unique pair of handcuffs.

*A pity that the double locking mechanism is unreliable with non-Alcyon keys in this model. One side will open with a "standard" handcuff key but the other side will not disengage the double lock. I suspect this to be a problem with all Alcyon's models with the Smith & Wesson double locking design. This is the second pair I have witnessed this on. I sent the others back but because the Alcyon keys technically work, I won't bother sending these back. I will either keep them or sell them. I have other pairs that use unique keys, so it wouldn't be the first time I only have 2 or 3 keys to fit something.

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Alcyon Pro-Cuff 5050-RB Black Spanish Rigid Handcuffs

These Alcyon Pro-Cuff 5050-RB are made in Spain and have some pros and cons to them.

Firstly, they are a normal sized handcuff, which means they still fit the majority of people and will not let people spin the handcuffs as easily. This means it is more difficult, painful or impossible to swap your hands position, when handcuffed in a stack, in order to get access to a keyhole. This of course also means they will not fit people with abnormally large wrists (perhaps very muscularly built people and very overweight people.

Related to the normal size of the wrist capacity, they are more restrictive in movement. When handcuffed in front, palms together, you cannot (at least I, with my weight) am not able to get my hands close to my body in comfort, due to the more restriction. In this regard TCH840 rigid handcuffs are more comfortable, with TCH850 folding rigid being the best.

Also, the sloppy tolerances inside the mechanism, means there appears to be an accidental backloading capability by 1 click. This initially sounds like a benefit, until you realise that the final proper click, a click where it is still secure and not freely rotating, is not double-lock capable. If you double lock the final click, the handcuffs will over-close and freely rotate, causing a health and safety issue for people with small wrists who fall over while in the handcuffs. Nothing would stop their weight going onto the cuffs and crushing their wrist bones etc. I believe better tolerances (preventing all pawl bar movement when double locked) would solve this. I recommend Alcyon do this asap for safety reasons as well as added security reasons.

Over all, I do like them, they are an interesting diversion away from TCH rigid handcuffs. But they could do better. Also there are somewhat sharp edges on the fibreglass outercover which could be smoothed prior to installation on the handcuff.

Also, in regards to tolerances, the lateral unintentional movement of the rotating arms is kind of sloppy. One side of my cuffs is chipped by repettative use. This is because the arm rotates and has enough freedom of movement that it can land on the metal cheek plate, to the side of the channel where it should pass through. But when it hits this, it both stops the handcuff from positively interacting with the pawl's teeth and also chips away the metal, leaving a shiny silver dent where some metal is missing.

Here is a look at what they look like when you remove the plastic: http://i.imgur.com/bcoYpbo.jpg The central bar is part of the middle of the both cuff bracelets, it is one solid piece running from side to side.

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Alcyon 5005 Hinged Handcuffs [ Made in Spain ] NIJ certified

This is the latest hinged handcuffs from Alcyon. The Alcyon hinged handcuffs model 5005.

These are a high quality handcuff. They are Spanish and have a very smooth operation and the double locking mechanism is very stiff meaning there is no chance of accidental engaging and mechanism to disengage it is very smooth, as with the black chained ones I overviewed early on this channel.

EDIT:
I have since learned that both pairs of my Alcyon handcuffs have sloppy tolerances with regard to double locking. This came to my attention when I gimmicked my TCH800 cuffs to allow them to pull open. Yet when I double lock them they are seemingly as secure as if I had not gimmicked them and refuse to open without using the key. I also did this gimmicking process to these Alcyon hinged handcuffs. However I noticed when I double locked them, they would still pull open to a large degree, not fully but they were no longer "secure". So I opened them, double locked them and then pressed down on the pawl bars. There was a lot of downward movement. So, while new, non-worn out cuffs are secure when double locked (Alcyon), if the teeth get worn down a bit they may slip and pull open or close further accidentally because the pawl bars are NOT statically unable to move. TCH, for example, will not move at all. Nor will Peerless. Alcyon should, in my opinion, improve and tighten the tolerances so that when the double lock is set, the pawl bars have zero movement potential.

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ALCYON 5050-B NIJ Certified Handcuffs Overview

These are my ALCYON 5050-B handcuffs. They have a very smooth ratcheting motion, it cycles through easily when placing them on the wrist. They have heft and can tell these are high quality.  They are NIJ certified for governmental usages. Sold internationally to governments and security services all over the place. 2 pawl bars makes this slightly less secure from picking than the TCH 800 series, because they only need disengage 2 instead of 3 but this is not a big malady at all, especially considering the key turns differently than expected and further, making it more difficult to get succeed. These are louder when ratcheting than the TCH 800, but there is less jingle jangle when moving them around, due to the coating than nickel plated ones like my TCH 800.  I threw out my Viper handcuffs because I want good brand versions with 1 pawl bar so I then will have 1, 2 and 3 pawl bar cuffs. Can you recommend me some available domestically inside the UK from on-line vendor? Also if you have found items good for picking and shimming please leave a comment to me. Subscribe!  Thanks ;-) security equipment police equipment police suppliesetc