Made from a special plastic that will virtually eliminate the ability for inmates to form or reform a shank or shank-handle The unique polymer will not melt like other standard hard plastics 1″ diameter handle This handle is strong and durable The plastic handle is designed to be flexible and will bend side to side easily The design of this handle eliminates the ability for inmates to conceal items inside Wooden handles are easily sharpened into shanks but with this plastic handle design it eliminates the capacity to do so This product is safe for all to use