Secret Handshakes

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A secret handshake

Secret handshakes have been used throughout history as a covert method of in-group communication, particularly to demonstrate affiliation, to request assistance, and then to indicate recognition in response. These hand shakes are known to be used by some secret societies like the Freemasons as a way of their members telling each other that they are indeed members. It shows a loyalty to the clan, lodge or club. To reveal a secret handshake would be taboo and would cause the offending individual to be thought of as a traitor. Freemasons have a series of handshakes that are revealed to members as they rise in rank in the organization.

1 Jachin
2 Tubalcain
3 Lion's Paw
4 ATS Discussion Threads
5 External Links
6 See Also

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Jachin

The Jachin handshake pictured above is also called the "Real Grip Of A Fellow Craft". The tip of the thumb is pressed hard against the third knuckle of the other person's hand.

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Tubalcain

The Masonic handshake Tubalcain is when a fellow member presses his thumb between the middle finger knuckles of the other's hand.

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Lion's Paw

The Lion's Paw is a grip where the thumbs are interlaced and the first three fingers are slightly spread and pressed against the inner wrist of the other person and the small finger wrapped under. This is also called the "Strong Grip of the Master Mason" or "Ma-Ha-Bone".

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