Thread: British "Cosh" or American "Blackjack"?

So cleaning out my father-in-laws house today, I came across this - it's about 8" in length and has C.C.C scratched on the handle.

He is a British Veteran of WWII in Italy, and then with the Occupying Forces '45,'46.

I believe it's referred to as a British "Cosh", or the American's call it a, "Blackjack".

This looks like it would it would turn your lights out snap.....

I think that is a British Cosh. It seems to me when I had a BlackJack it was flat. I still have my Cosh though, although mine has a soft handle and a solid bulbus end.

Yes,,, they get the job done , if used correctly. They are a last resort weapon, right before firearm, & are successful if they are a "surprise",,, often they were used to intimadate (not the way they are to be used) & the subject becomes aware of their presence, takes it away from you, then beats you, with your own "blackjack". That really sucks when it happens.

I carried this one the first 6 years on the job,,, it ended a lot of fights,,, then they were banned for us to carry. This one just collects dust now.

Originally Posted by RezDog

I think that is a British Cosh. It seems to me when I had a BlackJack it was flat. I still have my Cosh though, although mine has a soft handle and a solid bulbus end.

I think you are right Shaun. At least that is the way I see them. Actually the flat one is called a 'slapjack' by some. There was a blackjack that resembled a cosh in the USA back 40 years ago. Had a loop at the end of the handle, and a smaller knob at the top. Kind of a woven leather handle.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

This one just collects dust now.

Spare the blackjack and spoil the child ..........

Those blackjacks, if in the hands of someone who knew how to use were "mean"! Saw a local cop where I used to live, use one on a guy. Knocked him on the ground and picked em back up .....Repeat! Looks like those would leave a mark! I would drive around Canada with either in your car....... Might get ya in trouble.......

I guess mine is spoiled then,,,, besides he can shoot & some times Dad sleeps late,,,

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Yes,,, they get the job done , if used correctly. They are a last resort weapon, right before firearm, & are successful if they are a "surprise",,, often they were used to intimadate (not the way they are to be used) & the subject becomes aware of their presence, takes it away from you, then beats you, with your own "blackjack". That really sucks when it happens.

I carried this one the first 6 years on the job,,, it ended a lot of fights,,, then they were banned for us to carry. This one just collects dust now.

Is that a tooth mark on there? hahahaha!

not tooth,,,,, teeth

I guess pics or it didn't happen

I should put the disclaimer in here.
I have never seen this before.
I have no idea where it came from.
I am innocent I tell you, completely innocent.