Ex-Con Reveals How To Make Shanks in Prison

[@jaredp653]

I imagine there is at least one inmate googling "how to make shanks" with a smuggled phone and they are blown the hell away 🤣

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

Whoops

[@osteazo]

If they know how to get their hands on a phone they definitely know how to make a shank

[@bvomyles2286]

@@osteazo good point 😂

[@robertgoodwin2787]

Lmoa that's the world we live in these days...

[@phatboi6650]

Yeah that inmate is me

[@omegawilliam95s36]

9:37 Imagine being in prison and you see that. "Hey buddy wanna hear about Jesus?" Larry: *So you've chosen death...*

[@paradis0744]

Good

[@dolphinfish-zt5xx]

@@paradis0744 evil evil man

[@cappuccinosnephew1382]

Imagine breaking into Larry Lawton's house and you just hear, "Im gonna demonstrate all these weapons in a minute."

[@SarikeMD]

Haha Facts! Im Out Of There!

[@IGoBrrrt173]

Nice profile.

[@FreakyPhilch]

Or demo ranch

[@loslingos1232]

Lmao

[@Tyiriel]

That burglar aint going to prison He's going to the morgue

[@ianhunter1952]

The end when you said I saw a guy get stabbed 30 times “yes he died”had me dying with laughter. Even tho I shouldn’t find it funny you still explain this stuff so well

[@katiej823]

Hilarious hahah + Nick’s face during the whole thing

[@alexjoseph330]

Larry: "I'm am now going to demonstrate how deadly each weapon is" Cameraman: *sweating nervously*

[@ravenbarsrepairs5594]

And gets more nervous as he sees what each weapon can do...

[@cynicaltheastrocreep4504]

Lmao! His face when Larry says "I saw a guy stabbed with one of these over 30 times, yeah he died."

[@SinisterFears]

Oh he would be fine. The cameraman always lives

[@MichaelYT23]

Camer

[@BIG_MOPPER]

I love when he is twisting the fence ties and says if you want to get ambitious to wrap a third one around it had me laughing. I love Larry man he is so genuine. Reminds me of my dad and his brothers.

[@jared_deraj]

I've learned so much about how to survive in prison from Larry over the years, meanwhile the most egregious crime I've ever committed was speeding

[@TheWillysparks]

Yeah u will die gd luvk

[@Jadeazu]

I J walked one time...... it was intense

[@skinny_goat9613]

​@@Jadeazu i stole a pencil once in elementary

[@valkyrie4Ok]

@@skinny_goat9613 I tried to steal a ring pop when I was 5 just take me away officer

[@JE-vl5fs]

by using the word "egregious", I'm sure you'll live a prison free happy life lol

[@johnreds1384]

Larry is the Bob Ross of prison survival techniques.

[@russell2952]

It's a happy shank

[@naderzein2435]

Hope this doesn't get taken down, it's super interesting thanks Larry.

[@TerrencefLetcher24]

It’ll probably get age restricted knowing KZbin.

[@noname52768]

He should of put a disclaimer just to be careful

[@chrisp5529]

​@@noname52768 he did say near the start not to try it at home

[@josh6706]

​@@TerrencefLetcher24 I mean, shouldn't it be? It's a detailed guide to making and hiding prison shanks.

[@doctorevil444]

I doubt it, there's a whole channel dedicated to homemade stuff like this

[@moosehand8721]

My cousin was in prison many times and always said necessity is the mother of all invention. You do what you gotta do to survive.

[@JimBob-lf8ge]

Your a legend Larry, I dont ever have any intention of going to prison(or a reason to) but if I do I will be prepared.

[@JimBob-lf8ge]

@@joshuaruttenberg9508 not an american(happily)

[@JimBob-lf8ge]

@@joshuaruttenberg9508 I had a stroke trying to decipher what your comment meant

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

Prison is weird. It can be better than you thought or worse than you thought lol. mostly it's better but I've seen some cases where people have been thrown to the wolves

[@GlockTen_]

@@JimBob-lf8ge 😂

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

Always have to be ready

[@GabrielGarcia-jd6up]

As a prisoner of the corporate structure (and to an extent my own mind), i find this information very valuable. Thanks Larry Berry!

[@thetexassaint6571]

Bro about to go crash dummy on the CMO😂

[@Asertix357]

We need a video on how to make shivs with office supplies for surviving inter-cubicle violence.

[@divacroft1034]

dont be in any gang and nothing gonna happen to ypu in prison...100% nobody gonna attack you in yard ever if you stay away from all those gangs.

[@iandragooo]

I don't think Nick was aware that being a shank test dummy was part of the contract lmao

[@nohjrd]

Hahaha. "Here hold this piece of cardboard out in front of you while I frenzy stab it. Make sure you keep your arms straight".

[@dmhiix]

I admit, I would have been wearing the same expression during the testing phase.

[@jimmyhassett3179]

Man love your videos larry, you personally changed my opinion of how i viewed a lot of things, so much so i took my sia training, got back into teaching and now work in a secure unit teaching 16-25 year olds music and life skills, thank you man, a real inspiration to me in both my professional and personal life

[@ftffighter]

This was one of my personal favs now lol the amount of knowledge you know in this art is nothing more than mind blowing! Thank you for taking the time to make this!

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

More to come!

[@ftffighter]

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief Guaranteed viewer for sure!

[@ChristinaBambina]

Also one of my fave vids now. His enthusiasm for making shanks and pokers culminated with that savage attack on the cardboard i can’t help but giggle. Lol

[@robbing8452]

Larry I am a 61 year old woman who still feels 21. Back in the day I used to hang with some interesting folk in Boston in the North End. I love listening to you, it brings back memories. You make me laugh and think, you have wisdom and are thoughtful. Your a tough nut, I appreciate that. I like that you have changed your life and help others. Your a good man. It takes all kinds in this wacky world of ours. I will keep listening and laughing, best of luck.

[@pissedupgamer3802]

First shank school lesson thanks Larry

[@LadyHawke78]

My first shank-lesson was watching the movie “Freeway…” 😂

[@CasualGamerGameplay]

Couple of things 1: love these videos which i lovingly refer to as Prison Arts and Crafts 2: I wonder how many cells have been searched for stuff like this after you posted a video like I'd imagine people in prison going "Damnit Larry you're giving the secrets of the trade away" Love the videos, keep them up

[@zamorakbrews7228]

Love watching larry because you never know when you need the knowledge

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

Anyone can land up in the slammer!

[@PwnedNoobz1]

the kind of knowledge that's good to know but hopefully you won't end up needing to use it

[@zamorakbrews7228]

@@PwnedNoobz1 indeed

[@since1876]

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief you have to do something stupid usually though. I know there's a handful of innocent people in there, but it's definitely not common to go in without having done a few dumb things

[@Godly_Improvement]

exactly. if you end up in the wild or in a terrorist prison this would be amazing skills to have.

[@beefboy8812]

Watching this from prison, really helped thanks!

[@Winkelheim]

How did I not find this channel earlier? Your content is really interesting and has opened my eyes

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

Stick around ;) I've been through a lot!

[@VitaminDealer75]

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief you’ll even convince some people if they commit crimes, it’s not the prisoners they have to worry about, ITS THE GUARDS!

[@shawn55648]

20:08 i cant even imagine being a prison guard and looking over to see a small group of friends kneeling down doing that and me not being very suspicious.

[@banksybum317]

Recently came across your content man and you are a leader and an inspiration. I was an IV heroin user and armed burglar for years. Clean 6 years now and also believe people really can change. Keep passing the message along Larry! Appreciate you

[@zyzz019]

Fuck man, im 16. Its great to hear that my man. Any life advice you would give me?

[@20somethingcimena]

​@zuza don't do heroin and don't commit armed robbery. If you got what it takes go into sales.

[@zyzz019]

@@20somethingcimena preciate

[@IsM1ku]

​@@zyzz019 as Michael in GTA V once said, go to college, then you can rip people off and get paid for it

[@zyzz019]

@@IsM1ku that's litch what my dad tells me

[@tylerlawlerDEVGRU]

Thanks!

[@wisdomSP]

You know something Larry? I'm a firm believer in surrounding yourself with influence that fits your goals. The fact that I'm watching your cannel about how to be a successful prisoner has me questioning my future. Carry on. LOL!

[@wisdomSP]

Perdomo makes a really good cigar BTW. I love the Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Maduro.

[@grantjohnson952]

I feel like there's a part of Larry that misses prison. He loves to reminisce about it

[@fieldsm0107]

You're an OG Lawton. Much respect to you and all you share with us. Let's just say you're "a cut" above the rest.

[@dwallen2012]

I wouldn’t want to piss Lawton off in there 😆

[@Ukraineaissance2014]

Oh yeah cutting up people giving him bibles and carrying stuff up his arse. Real G with the cheap nasty cigars

[@puszujtowera]

I discovered your channel some time ago and was mainly interested in the cooking videos, but the more I watched the more I am impressed with your knowledge and experience, so I ordered the book, got through first three chapters today. Warm regards from Germany!

[@high7213]

Lawton,for the past months I keep watching you videos and learn interesting and useful things.Some of them are even useful outside prison,like feeling tension or making a stinger.You're one of my favourites youtubers.Keep up the amazing work you do!

[@JustinBobby-di9zt]

I like how honest this guy is about how technically altering any canteen or prison issue item period is considered a disciplinary write up.

[@mawbzterstrawbs8176]

Thanks Larry I was curious on how these were made love your videos keep them coming

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

more to come!

[@mawbzterstrawbs8176]

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief thanks Larry

[@fuusion8446]

“I’ve seen somebody stabbed 30 times with that. Yes they died.” ~ Larry keeping it real as usual

[@sloshed-rat]

Shoutout to Nick for being a great assistant. I'd react the same way to a big dude stabbing my flimsy cardboard shield 🤣

[@greenockscatman]

Great editing too, got a laugh out of the cut to Nick's face when he's holding the shield

[@derekgreene3027]

Glad ur still with us Mr. Lawton I had a buddy that got in a fight inside that wasn't so lucky RIP Jer

[@JimBob-lf8ge]

Im here before the "this video is not available" award

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

We will see

[@JimBob-lf8ge]

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief What topic did you list the video as, I think decides it

[@HegelianMetaphysics]

This is your best video yet! Really cracked me up when you were testing them out.

[@a_soldierz_genetics]

Great video, Larry. I’ve been with TDCJ since 2019. I started at a men’s maximum security unit (Hughes unit), and now at a female maximum/death row unit. I’ve found that the women are all about making someone ugly. So they like razors more than anything. They’ll make what we call a “rake”. It will have 3 razor blades melted into the end of a toothbrush, and really opens the face up. We have a female inmate that cut pockets into her skin to hide her razors. Some hide them in the top part of their cheek because it’s high and kind of hard to see. It’s good to see you got out and really doing something with your life. Much love from Texas 🤙

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

Wow... skin pockets......that's savage!

[@mattlacdao3807]

damn thats brutal youd think id be more convenient for women since they got 2 shank cases lol

[@a_soldierz_genetics]

@@mattlacdao3807 oh don’t worry, they use their prison purse and prison backpack a lot. We had one that would carry whole veggies back to the dorm from the kitchen in her purse. A few minutes later, a few of the inmates are eating fresh veggies with ranch🤮🤣

[@jonnythedemon]

​@@a_soldierz_genetics "fresh" 🤮🤮

[@a_soldierz_genetics]

@@jonnythedemon 🤣🤣

[@SarikeMD]

Just Hearing Larry Stab the Cardboard and Say "You're Done, Look At Me" Would Make Me Not Mess with Him. Great Video Larry!

[@biffboffwell]

And the fact that you scared the living shit out of your own son is just priceless... stray awesome Larry... much love.

[@McBandycars]

I can tell you're a great conversationalist. Great explanations on the crafting and little stories about seeing them used and having to use personally.

[@jerrydietzel2882]

After hearing your story and fight for justice against the system I whole heartedly support you and will be buying your book. Kudos to you sir. Keep fighting the good fight.

[@justingomez8149]

In Cali there's a variation of the razor comb with multiple stacked razors separated by folded paper, the wound can't be sewn shut after, great for making a point

[@datadude295]

no one believed me when I said we would make em from plastic spoons and were deadly weapons, glad to see you showcase the plasfic knife ones which were the same concept

[@doubletspodcastify]

This is the most comprehensive and step by step guide, I’m impressed

[@MikesGarage96]

Loving these videos like this! You have opened my eyes to so much outside of what I’ve known.

[@thepredator666qc4]

Oh my god, so interesting to watch, you talk with such passion, crystal clear the way you explain, legit pro editor, thank you for all this ;)

[@KrimNL10DenZ]

Every time I see a video from Larry it looks like he's lost even more weight! I hope all is well and you're losing it because of a healthy diet/exercise and not because your sick brother!

[@da3driccax327]

He looks super healthy so I would assume the former 👌

[@drewlawanas]

I thought the same, but he mentioned in a vid that he’s been sticking to intermittent fasting, and it seems to be working well for him!

[@KrimNL10DenZ]

@@drewlawanas I'm glad to hear that! I enjoy Larry's content/videos and want him to be around as long as possible!

[@lllIlIlIIII]

that is true

[@jamesdixon6332]

Thank you for sharing your stories, advice, and your genuine help to people. I wish you well.

[@ronaldpotter8401]

Hello Larry. I was recently watching a show called 'Prison Break' where as a weapon they put batteries or a lock in a sock which of course caused a lot of damage if you were hit in the head with it. Not sure if you've ever mentioned this in a video - but did you see this yourself?

[@mikepalmer94]

Yes, he’s said they were used many times

[@Mugsey23]

Hahaha awesome Larry !!! The demos at the end could have been thought out much better and displayed more appropriately but the way you and Nick went about it was sooooo much better lol !!!!

[@mastershreddersrockshop262]

This man is an absolute encyclopedia. A sheer plethora of survival information. You're amazing Larry! Love ya to death! His content NEVER FAILS to entertain and inform. Awesome channel. 💯

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

My brain is a sponge of knowledge

[@Powerule23]

But, if he was black, he would be the cause of all destruction in the US. Wonderful video!!! For white entertainment!!!! Kudos. Kudos. Kudos!!!!!! Thanks Lar!!!!! What great insight and entertainment!!!!

[@captainchaos3053]

Entertainment yes but this is some of the worst examples of making an improvised weapon I have ever seen. School kids can make better weapons with the contents of their pockets. These are not only stupid but too hard to assemble in a rush. Hiding things up yor hole is a terrible idea and yes the guards do know if you have medical metal in your body.

[@SpikedCollar666]

Honestly the whole shank thing always bewildered me. I never understood how they made anything in there like that so this was pretty cool to see/learn.

[@youngmasterzhi]

My older brother once made a spear out of tightly rolled-up newspapers and magazines out of boredom, which landed in trouble with the high school principal. Needless to say, everyone in the school was too afraid to approach the guy who can make weapons out of anything.

[@KPistols1993]

I love the tiny whisper when he’s Making the weapons

[@jaykay3071]

“I had to do things to save my life” Tells story about how he cut a man for trying to give him a Bible 😅 Love yuh Larry 😂❤

[@Importman2009]

I am sorry, but I cracked up when I saw your enthusiasm in the stabbing demonstration at the end. Another great video.

[@garyhen2028]

Larry I love these longer videos, please make more! If you ever want to do a video on the October 1st shooting here in Vegas, I'm a paramedic and went through that first hand. It was incredibly gruesome and sad. I feel a lot of your viewers would like to hear about it. You say you read the comments, get back to me buddy, let's set up that episode buddy

[@frosty0722]

When Larry was demonstrating the weapons I think he had a flash back 😂😂 24:30

[@jessesmith8578]

Man these videos never disappoint! Love the content larry. Can't wait for the next!

[@gplgs4640]

Mad respect to Larry for giving us cheat codes for prison (I only joke, I just think it’s super interesting. Never wanna be on the wrong side of the bars.)

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

R1 * R2 * L1 * R2 * Left * Down * Right * Up * Left * Down * Right * Up

[@rupdedudelup4539]

Legend

[@RustyGraffitiReviews]

Razor blade was weapon, was the pencil sharpener, was for fading up the homies with a haircut, was your cooking knife, was for wire splitting for fixing electronics. Was the ignition point for lighting a smoke when connected to some batteries, and a lot more.

[@OneOfTheApes]

Lawton is like our grandpa talking how it was back in the day, inside prisons.

[@chrismayo4902]

What’s the word Larry! My man’ as always, bringing the truth bombs to the public’ there isn’t a prison show on KZbin that even comes close to the level that Larry is talking about, major props.

[@nathanjames1739]

Totally gonna get taken down so I’m here first 😂

[@tkmaz207]

That you are my friend. Watching this and drinking wine is entertaining. Good knowledge as well.

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

It might

[@itskanj1264]

i remeber when i was your 93rd sub its great to see how far youve come

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

WOW thats fucking awesome man! i really appreciate it!

[@robertquinn1945]

I’ve been to jail never had to see that stuff glad to see you and doing educational videos for youngsters to try and keep them on the straight and narrow path in life I’m only 38 soon to be 39 but I know life is rough and doesn’t get any easier kids take this man’s advice stay out of trouble 👿 and away from bad crowds because jail or prison is no place for anyone it’s hell!!!

[@donskrumeda]

Thanks for the info. Would have never thought simple things could do damage to someone you didn't like.

[@xLUKEYx]

Larry is an interesting guy, I’m from the UK so prisons are abit different and I’ve never been to prison or never will go to prison but I love watching and learning what goes on in prison, I’ve watched probably over half of your videos so far Larry.

[@ajpinnataro7915]

That was awesome! Thanks for the info.

[@MrAdmiralKush]

Larry "now im gonna demonstrate how deadly these weapons are, come over here Nick" Nick ":O" Guarantee you this will be a moment Nick will NEVER FORGET ahahahahahaa

[@sevenproxies4255]

You could probably even heat treat the piece from the chainlink fence in prison with fire and some oil. Would make it harder without having to twist several pieces together.

[@SarahCarr-r2u]

You make me feel so safe like i wish i had a dad like you, No matter what youve done in your past I can tell you are a genuinely good man

[@UltimatelyEverything]

I like Larry has over 1.4 million subscribers and thousands of comments and he still tries his best to interact with every comment he gets that must be hard to do.

[@emme2141]

I work in a mental health secure unit, and the prison’s you’ve been in are so much less strict in comparison in regards to contraband items, I’m actually surprised! Obviously the patients still find ways to get creative sometimes, but they don’t have access to most of these items, and are usually supervised when they do, and any security items are ALWAYS counted back in exactly after it’s time to return it, if every single item isn’t in then a ward search will be done straight away. Usually they’ll just use their own fists for violence as it’s less effort (or blunt objects if they can find any). That being said, they still manage to cause a lot of damage that way!

[@TronWizard]

As someone who was in a medium-long term facility we would make shanks out of toothbrushes and sporks

[@WebSoak]

I love how excited Larry is to teach us how to make prison shanks

[@petehapner4026]

I been out for 9 months and everything he talks about is the truth

[@GoetzeLP]

23:40 The concerned look on Nick's face is priceless

[@ivanstayner8818]

"Alright nick. Can I get your help" Proceeds to stab nick with all the weapons. "Thanks for helping me Nick"

[@stultusnocte]

was thinking this the whole time 😂

[@ThirtyThree-sq2ie]

24:48 "That's the world I lived in, and I don't want you to live in it." You're awesome.

[@bradman9612]

Very entertaining stuff Larry! I’m almost done with the book and I gotta say, it’s some interesting stuff. Also your stories convinced me not to go to prison lol

[@bluedregs2745]

Nice video. what about a demonstration on how to suitcase next?

[@crktritual]

Have you lost weight? Good on you, Boss and as always God Bless you, Larry Lawton !

[@FakeName4U2]

I use to use tape and a toothbrush or combs and melt it down and sharpen it, no metal and no one thinks anything you got a toothbrush or comb/pick in you pocket. Can carry around but a razor best for pod. Tooth brush work good too, bristols hide the blade mostly you do it right.

[@Hunterkiller-wz6yr]

I heard a story from a friend of mine that was a prison guard and he ended up finding a small furnace and a small Anvil and Hammer inside of one of the inmates cells the dude had busted off a small plate from his bed it was small enough that you wouldn't have noticed it missing but it was big enough that he could have actually used it as a blacksmith anvil he made a Hammer with a bottle cap and I don't know what else he used for the Hammer cuz they wouldn't give information about the hammer my guess is it was actually bigger than it was described to me cuz it was described as being the same size as a small cell phone with a bottle cap as the main part where you would like hit a nail with it or use it to smash someone's head you used it with this anvil in this little furnace that he made out of cardboard and insulation don't get me wrong it sounds like it would never work but it turned out the little furnace actually works perfect for some unfathomable reason this prison in the walls had this little thing of insulation that was Fireproof I have no idea how but this dude took a good chunk of the insulation and turned it into a box and then used glue and cardboard around it with wire to keep it held strong little anvil out of bottle caps what it was pretty cool and I figured out what he was doing he was making little figurines out of random bits of scrap metal that he was able to get from his yard time and he was selling them around the prison little figurines for the inmates to have entertainment it's surprisingly kept the peace until they took his little Anvil and Forge from him then a week later over thirteen people were shankd cuz all these little figurines were taken out of their block i remember when my buddy told me about this i was like there's no way you actually found that and he should me a picture it was the most weird looking thing but so cool at the same time

[@trackpackgt877]

I just found your channel it is super interesting love the way you tell stories and show how to make stuff i was a CO years ago so this interests me subscribing !

[@moosehand8721]

Great little piece of profound knowledge, thank you larry for clearing up any ignorance we mightve been hanging on to.😂love your shows. Reality check that everyone should get without actually having to get first hand experience to grasp how grim prison can be.

[@sglant]

Thanks for sharing this info. Much appreciated.

[@StiffToshi]

No plans on going to prison but watching just in case

[@eddierodriguezjr274]

I got the same ash tray on cbid for like 6 bucks years ago, definitely one of my favorite. Love the content btw

[@levibuildsbarns5981]

Larry, could you pay for protection in prison. I mean, other than favors or services. Like say a guy who had money was sent to prison. Could he pay a prison gang or some other prison tough guy money to give him protection. Maybe pay the cons family on the outside?

[@thesinaclwon]

Big big big props to you Larry for not going outside and loosening one of the fence ties before the video and manhandling that thing loose on the spot lol.

[@Alfiy_Wolf]

Shank you very much for shown us

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

LOL

[@noahsabin7386]

Been a while since your vids have been recommended, youre looking pretty good!

[@nalanhazzard]

Larry lawton was John wick in prison

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

Yes, that sounds about right

[@dcyclops1016]

this was very interesting to learn about crazy how resourceful the inmates are

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

Got to do what you got to do

[@CerealKiller669]

educational purposes only, am i right

[@Jairion]

YT recommending this to me must know something about my future that I don't.

[@erict3032]

Looks like you are having waaaaay to much fun with this Larry!

[@albertmarqz6501]

As a detention officer for my county jail, we started using small magnets for the razor section, depends on the individual officer wether they choose to utilize it however since everyone does everything differently

[@miserychannel69]

Larry, you've outdone yourself on this video. Priceless.