These are model TCH 810 hinged handcuffs from Total Control Handcuffs (TCH).
As I understand it, these are sometimes carried as an additional or backup set of handcuffs by police. They are more restrictive than the older style chain handcuffs but not as restrictive as rigid handcuffs. They have the usual 3 pawl bar system and push-pin double locking.
This is the standard size, so they can close to a smaller size and won't accommodate very very large people. Modern speedcuffs have the larger "superior" size. So I got these to have the comparison.
They have a very, incredibly strong, 3 bar hinge system. This provides, in my opinion, SO much more strength and mechanical security against brute-force escape attempts. There is a video of someone snapping a peerless hinged handcuff in half that he was cuffed to an interrogation table at the police station in the US. I do not think that would ever work with these TCH hinges.
They are very nice, a matt less reflective nickel finish. Older models of TCH tended to be very very shiny, but I have noticed as time has moved on, they seem to be doing everything in a matt, almost "Smith & Wesson" style nickel finish.
Very high quality. Though unfortunately in my case the brand stamping is not properly formed.
A really nice addition to my collection. I have not had a standard-length TCH hinged in a long time. Perhaps one day I will get a HIATT version. That would be nice! I do have the extended hinged model though, that you may like to check out. • 🇬🇧 Somewhat rare TCH 8...
Enjoy!
23 окт 2023
