Safes have been around for a long time. They were invented in the 13th century BC and though they were initially made with wood, eventually they were made with assorted types of metal. They were kept secure by keys and/or combination locks but it rarely prevented thieves from “picking†the lock or “cracking†the combination. In the 20th century, we see the introduction of diversion safes (also called disguised safe or hidden safe). This type of safe is disguised as ordinary household products or objects and is a place to hide small valuables or cash. Imagine a hairbrush that functions as a safe!
Safes come in all shapes and sizes and are disguised in many different objects like books, household products, drink cans, rocks, etc. They don’t require locks or keys and have the distinct ability to “hide in plain sightâ€Â. They also serve a variety of purposes, ranging from a place to hide valuables from criminals to one where parents can keep their children from finding dangerous things. The idea is to have the “safe†blend into its natural environment, like a book on a shelf, laundry supplies, bottles and cans of assorted liquids, or a box of cake mix. A lot of companies have agreements with manufacturers to use their packaging and labeling on these secret storage products. That means that the can of soup you’re storing your jewelry in looks exactly like a can of Campbell’s soup – it’s not an imitation.
The non-lethal aspect of a secret safe is also appealing to a lot of people. Some would rather not have a weapon in their house to protect their valuables because they may young children or they just feel uncomfortable around a dangerous weapon. A fake book box would be a great alternative for them. Conversely, others may not have a problem with having a gun in their house, they just wouldn’t want it to get stolen. To remedy both of those concerns, Cutting Edge Products offers two products, the Book Safe and the Hand Gun Hider Book Gun Safe. Most burglars spend less than six minutes inside a victim's home and only have time to check the most obvious places for valuables. Books are possibly the most common concealment devices in usage. They are easily made and can conceal quite large objects. They are also very difficult for outsiders to spot but easy to recognize for those who are looking for a specific book on a shelf.
Book Safe
With our Book Safes you can hide your valuables in the last place a thief would think to look. It has a hollowed-out book compartment that will become your secret place. The inner compartment is made of soft velour and a fitted cover that ensures that your valuables are “locked†in place and won’t fall out even if the book is dropped. Great for traveling as an unassuming book on a bedside table, as well as part of your library. The book’s sleeve is authentic, complete with an ISBN barcode on the back, a synopsis of the book on the interior of the sleeve, and peer reviews on the back. The pages look real, and the first few pages include the title of the book, other books written by the author, a publication and dedication page, and a page with a poem written by the author’s contemporary. Our book safe box has all the “markings†a real novel has and will not look out of place among your other books.
Handgun Hider Book Safe
The Handgun Hider safe book comes in several sizes depending on the type of gun you want to keep in it. The SM model will accommodate most small to medium semi-automatic pistols with barrels up to 4 and 5/8 inches. Examples are the Walther PPK, Ruger LCP, Smith 2-inch J Frames, Sig P938, Karh CM9, and more. The custom protective inlay is made from MR3 hydrophobic material. It will not absorb or draw away the protective oils from your firearm. The protective material can be easily trimmed to fit aftermarket sights, lasers, etc. It’s designed to stand on its side or stand vertically between other books. And although the top of the book looks like a traditional book, the bottom of the cover is even with the pages to offer additional support for the weight of your concealed protection. The ML model will accommodate medium to large framed semi-automatics with barrels up to 6 inches. It has the same features as the SM model and will fit models such as the CZ 75, Smith M&P, Taurus 24/7, Ruger SR Series, the Browning High Power, and more.
Design: The Book Safe’s inner compartment is made of soft velour and a fitted cover that ensures that your valuables are “locked†in place and won’t fall out even if the book is dropped. The book’s sleeve is authentic, complete with an ISBN barcode on the back, a synopsis of the book on the interior of the sleeve, and peer reviews on the back. The pages look real and the first few pages include the title of the book, other books written by the author, a publication and dedication page, and a page with a poem written by the author’s contemporary.
The Hand Gun Hider Book Safe’s custom protective inlay is made from MR3 hydrophobic material. It will not absorb or draw away the protective oils from your firearm. The protective material can be easily trimmed to fit aftermarket sights, lasers, etc. It’s designed to stand on its side or stand vertically between other books. And although the top of the book looks like a traditional book, the bottom of the cover is even with the pages to offer additional support for the weight of your concealed protection.
Additional Features: Great for traveling as an unassuming book on a bedside table, as well as part of your library. They have all the “markings†of real books and will not look out of place among your other books. Available in different sizes to accommodate a variety of semi-automatic weapons. Ultimate concealment when it counts!
NOTE: The bottom picture that shows the book title "The Undercover Book safe" is for use in a retail store. After purchase, this sleeve should be removed so the actual book cover is displayed.
Book Safe
Note: As with real books, in the normal handling process some may arrive scratched or slightly dented. Be sure to communicate this to your customers as this does not constitute a defective product.
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