ASP model 300 Folding Rigid Handcuffs

These are the old polymer ovemold ASP Model 300 folding rigid handcuffs.

These are pretty decent, though they are not as solid as a TCH or HIATT folding rigid. They are fit for purpose, though a strong person when cuffed in a certain way may be able to snap them. I saw a video of this being done years ago, but I do not know if they had been modified or were genuinely as-purchased. If these are used in a stack position, they should be very secure.

These are the standard "yellow" pawl configuration, which means there is only a single pawl, like most American handcuffs.

I have wanted a pair of these for ages, but never found them at a good enough price. I planned on not buying any handcuffs this month because money is tight, but I could not pass up buying these and the red training ones while they were available. I am happy to have them in my collection.

Enjoy!

Don't get your new hinged or folding rigid handcuffs stuck on your arm like this!

Many people this Christmas will have gotten handcuffs. Hinged? Folding Rigid? Handcuffs stuck on one arm ? You may not have the tool to save both you and the cuffs!

In order to not have to resort to cutting the handcuffs off and destroying them, you will need a handcuff shim, which you may not have. It is a strong but thin piece of metal that you force into the pawl area, tighten the cuff one or two clicks while pushing in the shim further, in order to hold the shim in while pulling open the arm of the handcuff.

Best thing is to never ever prank anyone by locking a pair of hinged handcuffs on one person's single arm unless you are sure the keyholes are facing on the outside. Folding rigid handcuffs like Hiatt speedcuffs or TCH 850 only can fold with the keyholes facing inwards.

Be careful.

You could try cutting up a beer can and folding a thin strip in half to double the thickness and try and use that as a shim but there's no guarantees it will be strong enough to not get dented by the pawl bars teeth.

TCH850 Silver Premier Folding Rigid Handcuffs UK British Police (NIJ)

These are the fantastic TCH 850 Premier Folding Rigid Handcuffs used by the British police. NIJ Rated.

These are essentially rigid handcuffs, that can be folded in half to make carrying them easier for police officers and also more covert.

I have a video on a belt pouch designed for these cuffs, with a pair of TCH850B (black model 850) that I used to have.

The fact that they fold means criminals are less likely to notice the tell-tail profile that standard rigid handcuffs have when carried. Also, some officers do not like to have big long handcuffs that could dig into them when they sit down etc. So these are a nice authorised alternative.

They fold in half using the same normal handcuff key you use to operate the usual handcuff locking mechanisms.

Once opened, they stay rigid with only a very very tiny amount of flex, so essentially rigid for all intents and purposes.

Very comfortable for the person wearing them. The gap between the cuff bracelets is slightly longer, meaning when cuffed in front side by side, it is a bit more comfortable. However when cuffed in a rear stack, the slightly increased gap forces the arms higher and lower which could prove to be slightly more uncomfortable for people.

A very very high quality handcuff. A pleasure to have in my collection. I wanted this silver pair from the beginning but I settled on the black due to the discounted price. I got these silver ones at a real bargain price on ebay. Brand new, sealed, boxed everything. I am very happy indeed!