The Gold Standard of Law Enforcement Restraints For decades, the Smith & Wesson Model 100 has been the benchmark against which all other handcuffs are measured. Trusted by police departments and federal agencies worldwide, these cuffs are fabricated from the finest quality Carbon Steel and finished with professional Nickel Plating for durability and corrosion resistance.

Engineered for the realities of the street, the Model 100 features Heat-Treated Internal Lockworks and spun rivet construction, ensuring they perform flawlessly under stress without jamming or failing. The smooth ratcheting action allows for swift, effortless cuffing, while the Slot-Style Double Lock Mechanism prevents the cuffs from tightening further once secured, protecting both the officer from liability and the detainee from nerve damage. Proudly Made in the USA, these are the cuffs you carry when there is no room for error.

Key Features

• Standard Reference: Rothco lists this model as passing NIJ specifications. See Standards and Procurement below.
• Heat-Treated Lockworks: Internal components are hardened to prevent picking and ensure long-term reliability.
• Slot Lock Safety: Features a standard double-lock slot (activated with the back of the key) to "freeze" the ratchet and prevent over-tightening.
• Smooth Ratcheting: Precision-engineered single-strand action allows for fast, snag-free application.
• Made in the USA: Rothco lists this model's product origin as USA.
• Universal Fit: 23 locking positions allow the cuffs to accommodate wrists ranging from small to large (5.8" to 8.4" perimeter).

Standards and Procurement Rothco lists this model as passing NIJ specifications. The current National Institute of Justice standard for restraints is NIJ Standard 1001.00, Criminal Justice Restraints. NIJ does not certify restraints and asks that products not be described as NIJ certified. Certification is handled by NIJ-recognized certification bodies, currently the Safety Equipment Institute. Agencies that require certified restraints should specify: restraints tested in accordance with NIJ Standard 1001.00 and certified by a certification body recognized by the National Institute of Justice. Contact us before ordering if your agency requires certification documentation for this model.

Why It Matters This is the "standard issue" handcuff for a reason. It balances weight, strength, and reliability perfectly. If you are building a duty belt and don't know which cuffs to choose, the Model 100 is always the correct answer.

Technical Overview Model: 100. Material: Carbon Steel. Mechanism: Slot Lock. Finish: Nickel. Origin: USA.