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ART OF THE SHIV

Canberra prisoners have lately been exploring the ancient penitentiary art of shiv construction.

Always keep your shiv handy in case of attack
Always keep your shiv handy in case of attack

Canberra prisoners have lately been exploring the ancient penitentiary art of shiv construction.

They seem to be specialising in the medium of tuna cans. Other shiv styles are evident in California, including the classic sharpened toothbrush and an impressive device created from an old copy of National Geographic.

A quality shiv deserves clever concealment
A quality shiv deserves clever concealment

Elsewhere, creative cons have put chocolate bars and coffee creamer to uses that would surprise their original manufacturers.

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Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/blogs/tim-blair/art-of-the-shiv/news-story/67fd4eb8e8c69a577752af8ce5850f04