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What's a blakey?

posted 8 years ago by DrWhen
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He said he found two shotgun caps and blakey in the first episode. What's a blakey?

[–] 8 years ago

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[–] DrWhen 8 years ago

Thanks. I was having no luck googling it.

[–] nigel-952-885999 8 years ago

It's a flat kidney shaped piece of metal about an inch or so long with spikes on one face. It is fitted to the heel of a shoe or boot to prevent wear.