Shiv (weapon)

A shiv, also called a shank, was any improvised bladed weapon. These weapons were commonly made by inmates in s across. Shivs were often made from whatever the prisoner could find, be it pieces of glass, sharpened, blades from razors used for personal grooming, or items smuggled from another part of the prison, including knives.

In the Bedacus-Lambrecht Correctional Facility, prisoners who wore s were closely monitored by the staff to prevent other inmates from using the prisoners' equipment to make shivs.

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 * Breakfast in Bedlam