November 9th 2005
Product of the Week Archive Here
Shocknife
Launched as Police Training Aid
A
knife that delivers electric shocks has been launched as a training aid
for police officers.
Shocknife
aims to prepare officers for conflicts involving edged weapons by delivering
a shock when the blade touches the officer during training sessions.
Jeff Quail, inventor of the product, said: ‘When an officer is attacked
with an edged weapon they experience an acute stress response, which can
limit their ability to make quick and rational decisions. The result of
an incorrect response can be catastrophic for both the officer and the
attacker,’
‘At the highest setting, the Shocknife SK-1 delivers a powerful shock
when the blade touches the officer being trained. Unlike rubber training
knives, Shocknife causes the acute stress during training that an officer
would actually experience in a real attack. This kind of training more
adequately prepares the officer to react during dangerous situations.’
The Shocknife SK-1 can also be adjusted to lower settings. The ability
to deliver a subtle shock allows for using the knife as a biofeedback
tool when introducing training at a static level.
Rory Bochinski, Shocknife President, said ‘At it's lowest setting
it feels just like a paper cut.’
The Shocknife SK-1 will be available in November of 2005. Shocknife has
already pre sold the company’s first manufacturing run and is currently
taking orders for the second run.
http://www.shocknife.com/