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#specialactivitiesdevelopmenttool demo with double-locked handcuffs.

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#specialactivitiesdevelopmenttool demo with Uzi handcuffs. Sweep technique used to remove Double-lock / transport-lock with hook tool and to bypass lock mechanism. The body on these handcuffs are very narrow (3.25mm) so you would have to use the ‘thin’ spike tool for shimming.

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#specialactivitiesdevelopmenttool demo with Kel-Met handcuffs. Hook tool used to remove double-lock / transport-lock to allow for shimming. Note the non-standard key.

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Uber Gulag Shim doin' its thang!

Shimming Russian BRS-2 handcuffs with the SAD Tool.

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Uber Gulag Shim installed.

Prying open heavy duty cable/zip-ties with the SAD Tool. #specialactivitiesdevelopment

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Uber Gulag Shim installed.

Sweeping the handcuff double/transport lock mechanism with the SAD Tool. #specialactivitiesdevelopment

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Uber Gulag Shim installed.

Special Activities Development Tool (SAD Tool). Available via www.oscardelta.co.uk

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One high, one low and two centre line that can be accessed from the front or rear.

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Polish KEL-MET rigid handcuffs to the rear. Compared to TCH and Hiatts these will position your hands further apart. With good dexterity and flexibility shimming is possible. The Uber Gulag Shim will be available with options that will assist with carry, concealment and dexterity.

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Uber Gulag Shim.

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Technora Escape Necklace installed with Uber Gulag Shim.

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301 full hard stainless steel Uber Shim with stainless steel R Clip.

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The Über Gulag Shim is a combination of the original Uber Shim and Gulag Shim. Developed by Karl from OscarDelta ATACS and precision engineered in the UK the unique length, width and thickness ensures it will work with a wider selection of handcuffs that would otherwise resist or fail to shim with other commericially available shims. These include American UZI, British TCH, Czech ALFAproj, Polish KEL-MET, Russian BRS-2, Russian CROT and Spanish ALYCON. When using the Über Gulag Shim the silky smooth operation almost makes shimming effortless! In additional to its unique design features the Über Gulag Shim is 301 Full Hard Stainless Steel that differs from other forms of 301 in that it has been hard cold rolled to its full hard condition. This increases its fatigue life. In its full hard condition, type 301 stainless steel has a tensile strength of 185,000 PSI minimum, and a minimum yield strength of 140,000 PSI. So unlike spring steel the Uber Shim will not easily snap when bent so it is possible to reshape and straighten. - Stainless Steel - Non-Magnetic - Rust Resistant - Silent Operation Tip: Do not force the shim as you will bend it! Always start shimming where the ratchet arm enters, there should be a small gap, insert the tip of the shim and at the same time slightly push in the ratchet arm to assist (push assist). Only do this if the shim is moving between the ratchet and pawls (teeth) otherwise you risk over-tightening the handcuffs. In the event that shimming does not work it is possible that the handcuffs are either double-locked or have security features to prevent shimming. The Über Gulag Shim is available with a selection of options that assist with dexterity and allow for discreet carry and concealment options. Advanced User: To cater for variations in the width of some handcuffs (cheap copies, damaged, painted, coated etc.) it is possible to taper the end slightly with our abrasive paper. Simply rub both sides of the shim to reduce the overall width by fractions of a milimeter.

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Gulag Shim…

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Uber Shim - Vorsprung Durch Technik

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Vorsprung durch Technik

Uber Shim - made to last…

The Uber Shim is 301 Full Hard Stainless Steel that differs from other forms of 301 in that it has been hard cold rolled to its full hard condition. This increases its fatigue life. In its full hard condition, type 301 stainless steel has a tensile strength of 185,000 PSI minimum, and a minimum yield strength of 140,000 PSI.

If you train with escape tools it’s likely that you will experience the occasion bent handcuff shim. Rather than dispose you should endeavour to keep the tool in operation during training as if it was your only shim.

Unlike spring steel the Uber Shim will not easily snap when bent so it is possible to reshape and straighten. The image above shows an alternative design that can be formed by hand or prepared in advance with a multitool.