Members mstephen Posted March 1, 2009 Members Report Posted March 1, 2009 Heres a old style blackjack i made last night.5-6oz. leather wet molded and saddle stitched around a spring with a cast lead head. Quote
Hilly Posted March 1, 2009 Report Posted March 1, 2009 Heres a old style blackjack i made last night.5-6oz. leather wet molded and saddle stitched around a spring with a cast lead head. Um, excuse my ignorance, but just what is a "blackjack", anyway? Quote
RustyMelton Posted March 1, 2009 Report Posted March 1, 2009 I think its for personal protection..... used for hitting someone on the head. Quote
Members Big Papa Leather Posted March 1, 2009 Members Report Posted March 1, 2009 It is also good for: Protecting yourself from dogs or other mean animals on a walk. Going to jail for an illegal weapon. Swatting mosquitoes on your friends head. Swatting mosquitoes on your not so friendly persons head. It very versatile! Allen Quote Big Papa Leather
Members 2MadJacks Posted March 1, 2009 Members Report Posted March 1, 2009 (edited) It is what the police officers use to carry back in the old ganster day of the 20s and 30s. they were filled will led shot and were very brutal. I believe they were outlawed. my neighbor has one if you would like to see a pic of an original? let me know, James correct me if I am wrong Ok so I just talked to my neighbor and he let me get some pics for ya. He also told me that the gansters use to carry these and the brass nuckles, so he was told. But here you go Edited March 1, 2009 by 2MadJacks Quote
JohnBarton Posted March 1, 2009 Report Posted March 1, 2009 you can find interesting info on them here: www.jacksandsaps.com Quote Support Quality. We are all humans. Buy the best no matter where it's made. That way everyone lives in harmony. Nature knows no flags.
King's X Posted March 1, 2009 Report Posted March 1, 2009 Google "Sap" The old police uniform pants had a smaller pocket behind and below the right rear pocket. That is where the "Sap" was carried, then the police carried their large "D" cell flash light & SL20. Now, I believe the police officer carry their duty knife in that pocket? I am speaking from law enforcement on the west coast. I don't know if these pockets on found on uniform pants around here. I hope this help. Greetings from Round Rock, Texas Quote Greetings from Central Texas! The Grain Side Up blog #TheGrainSideUp
Members 2MadJacks Posted March 1, 2009 Members Report Posted March 1, 2009 Editted and added pictures above for those interested. msteven, nice job I like it , James Quote
Members Shorts Posted March 1, 2009 Members Report Posted March 1, 2009 Very Cool. Here in TX they are illegal to carry but not illegal to own I thought about making one myself. Recently at a meeting, a friend brought his old one out. I wouldn't want to get smacked with it! It was shaped like a flat wooden spoon. Quote
Members SteveBrambley Posted March 1, 2009 Members Report Posted March 1, 2009 Hi, Very nice! I could be wrong, but, wasn't a 'Blackjack' also a leather drinking vessel? Steve Quote
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