Abstract: A pocket-sized claw-like multibladed weapon adapted to be held in the closed fist with the blades being spaced apart and projecting outwardly between adjoining fingers; likened to animal claws or talons of birds of prey. For storage and handling of the weapon, the blades are retractable, foldable, pivotable, and/or otherwise reposable in a confined manner, so that the weapon may be safely carried in the user's pocket or purse while occupying a minimal space. The weapon may be rapidly converted or erected from its reposed condition to its activated position when required.

Abstract: A nonlethal weapon providing high voltage electrical shocking potential. When not in use, the weapon is contracted or collapsed to a small size for conveniently carrying it in the pocket or purse, and is rapidly put into active use by triggering the extension of an elongatable probe carrying the high voltage contacts.