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a shiv is an object with a sharp end like a razor and a knife, while a shank is practically a home made knife made out of wood or any other raw material. shiv is use for cutting and slicing. a shank is used for stabbing

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A shiv is typically a homemade or improvised weapon, while a shank is a sharpened or crafted weapon. Both are commonly used in prisons to inflict harm on others.

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