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Street Custom 'Mantis' Spring-Loaded Wrist Blade

A concealed blade mechanism strapped to the inner forearm that deploys a 15cm steel blade with a spring-loaded snap triggered by wrist flexion. The Mantis is one of the oldest street weapon patterns in GLMZ — simple, reliable, and almost impossible to detect under a jacket sleeve. The blade extends in under 0.2 seconds and locks in position for use as a stabbing or slashing weapon, then retracts with a manual release. Quality ranges from precision-machined titanium builds that cost thousands to bent steel and rubber-band spring mechanisms that cost almost nothing. The pattern has been copied, modified, and reinvented so many times that no single origin can be traced.

name

Street Custom 'Mantis' Spring-Loaded Wrist Blade

aliases

Mantis
Wrist Blade
Spring Knife
Pop Knife

category

melee

manufacturer

Street Custom

tier availability

Tier 1+

legality

Prohibited — concealed blade weapon

base technologies

Spring-loaded blade deployment
Wrist-flexion trigger mechanics

specifications

blade length: 12-18 cm depending on build
deployment time: 0.15-0.3 seconds
mechanism: Spring-loaded with wrist flexion trigger
retraction: Manual release lever
concealment: Under jacket or shirt sleeve
blade material: Steel, titanium, or ceramic depending on build
weight: 0.2-0.5 kg
construction: Ranges from machined precision to scrap improvisation

story hooks

A ceramic-bladed Mantis was used to kill a target inside a high-security facility — the ceramic blade passed material scanning and the flexion trigger left no detectable mechanism on pat-down.
A Tier 1 community has developed a tradition where receiving a handmade Mantis from a mentor marks the transition to adulthood — the weapons are ceremonial but fully functional.

related entities

Coherent Radiation Scalpel CRS-7 'Suture'
GLMZ
Ngaire Rojas-Yeboah
Synaptrel

physical description

visual profile	A sleek, low-profile forearm-mounted mechanism that hugs the inner wrist like a predator's skeletal limb. The blade sits flush against the arm when retracted, creating barely a bulge under fabric. When deployed, a wicked 15cm steel tooth snaps forward with mechanical precision.
dimensions	Mechanism body: 18cm long × 4cm wide × 2.5cm deep when mounted. Blade extends 15cm total from wrist mount point. Mounting strap spans 12-16cm around forearm circumference.
weight description	Deceptively light — feels like a heavy watch or slim bracer rather than a weapon. High-tier builds (titanium/precision) are nearly weightless; street-tier versions have noticeable heft from crude steel.
primary material	Machined steel or titanium frame depending on build tier. Blade is hardened steel or ceramic composite. Mounting strap is reinforced synthetic or leather.
finish	High-tier: Brushed titanium with precision milling marks visible. Street-tier: Dull black oxide or rust-resistant coating with visible wear, tool marks, and improvised welds. Mid-tier: Matte gunmetal with subtle scratches from repeated deployment.
color scheme	Primary: Matte black or gunmetal gray. Accent: Blade gleams cold silver or gun-blue depending on steel type. High-end builds show brushed metallic finishes.
grip texture	Mounting strap is rough textured — either knurled metal rivets, wraparound leather, or rubberized synthetic webbing for secure grip under the forearm without slipping during use.
distinctive features	Spring mechanism housing with visible coil tension points Wrist-flexion trigger—a small lever or pressure plate integrated into the inner forearm contact Manual release button positioned for thumb access when blade is deployed Blade retention teeth or locking groove visible when extended Faint scratch patterns from thousands of micro-deployments in street builds Heat discoloration on blade tip in well-used units (dark purple or bronze tint) Quick-release buckle or clasp for emergency removal
manufacturer markings	Street Custom: crude stamped initials 'SC' on housing (often worn illegible). High-tier builds may have serial numbers laser-etched inside the spring housing. Most street versions have no markings to avoid tracing.
condition typical	Street-tier: Scratched, slightly bent housing with visible rust spots on blade edges and dried blood stains in crevices. Mid-tier: Clean but worn, light scratches, blade shows minor discoloration. High-tier: Pristine, barely used, shows only faint handling marks.

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Professional product photography of a Street Custom 'Mantis' wrist blade in both retracted and deployed positions, lying on matte black gunmetal surface. Retracted version shows as slim forearm-mounted device with leather mounting strap, deployed version displays 15cm razor-sharp steel blade locked at aggressive angle. Dramatic side-lighting with cyan and orange neon glow highlighting blade edge and spring mechanism details. Close-up detail shot of wrist-flexion trigger mechanism. Worn titanium finish with visible tool marks. Neo-noir urban aesthetic, gritty GLMZ street-combat styling. Shot against industrial dark background with faint depth-of-field bokeh. --ar 3:2 --v 6

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