Slapjack (weapon)

Slapjack (weapon)

The slapjack (sometimes spelled slap jack or slap-jack) is a batting weapon which may be used in self-defense or other forms of hand-to-hand combat. It typically consists of a round sack containing a hard weight material that may be swung at the back of an opponent's head to knock him or her unconscious.

The outer sack of a slapjack may be made of various cloth materials such as a sock; however, higher quality slapjacks are most often made of a stronger material such as leather. This usually features a pouch for the inner "club" and an extension for a handle. Various objects or materials may be used for the inner "club" as well, but the most favored material is lead, for its heavy weight and dense consistency.

In popular culture

Especially in the 1940s, the slapjack has often been associated with street gangs and thugs as the weapon of choice. This was commonly portrayed in American comic books of the era. In more recent times, some professional wrestling heels have also become known for using the slapjack as their signature weapon, namely Konnan and Stevie Ray. It was most recently used by TNA World Tag Team Champions the Latin American Xchange when a mysterious member of the group, unmasked as Shelly Martinez and later named Salinas attacked Christy Hemme several weeks in a row.


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