Anyone who's read my stories knows that I have a bit of a leather obsession. Okay.... a huge leather obsession. For a while now, I have been searching for a set of leather restraints that I'm unable to ruin with moderate thrashing/pulling. I've found that most leather restraints fail where the D-ring is anchored to the actual "cuff". Usually a rivet will pop, or I'll just tear the leather.
Well, my problem has been solved since last summer when I was tied up in genuine Humane Restraints. These are the sort made for institutions and the military. The military must have ordered literally thousands of sets of Humane Restraints (and other types) in the last decade or so, because TONS of them have been up for sale on ebay as military surplus NOS (new old stock). These sets contain two ankle restraints, two wrist restraints, and two locking belts- one that's 51" and one that's 30". These restraints and belts are THICK and STRONG! Highest quality that I've seen- and I'm a true gear afficionado.
If you're at all interested, check in at the ebay site daily. Search for: Humane Restraints, military restraints, leather restraints, etc... you'll really have to search, but they're there. These sets originally retailed for over $100.... and are well worth it at THAT price. However, on Ebay, I've managed to pick up four sets ranging in price for $19 to $37.... an absolute steal.
A note of caution... two companies manufactured these sets for the military... Humane Restraint and King's Point. The restraints made by King's point are shit- thinner, shorter, and narrower than those made by Humane Restraint. However, the belts that accompany the restraints seem to be of the same high quality, regardless of manufacturer.
These things pop up and get snatched up quickly by those like us..... check in often, and you'll almost certainly find a pair. I'll post some pics below so you know exactly what I'm talking about. I'll even show the Humane Restraint vs. the King's Point versions. Happy shopping....