khukuri knife

the blade of the famous Nepalese Ghurka soldiers. The knife features a broad, single edged curved blade. It is also rumored that a Ghurka must always draw blood when unsheathing his Khukuri.

The Khukuri blade sliced deep into the Chineese soldier's neck

by Capt_Capacitor April 18, 2005

shank

a prisoner-made knife like weapon usually made of metal. the first such weapons were fashioned form the metal shanks on prison issue boots. because of this, most modern prisons no longer issue prisoners boots with metal shanks

Cricket always makes the best shanks for 20 cigarettes and a pair of boots.

by Capt_capacitor July 13, 2005