"Secret Handshake" symbol

[Gunpacker]

Symbol

I think I know where you are coming from. Robert Heinlein referred to a similar universal symbol of recognition among the loyal opposition in one of his books. Can't remember which one just now. Obviously, I have forgotten enough of the great books I have read that they are candidates for rereading. CRSS, don't you know. :banghead:

 

[feedthehogs]

I always liked the one where you shake hands, put your left hand under the elbow and sight down their arm like a rifle.

 

[SJ]

Darn, I thought it was the alchemical symbol for lead

That's not a bad idea actually. And they look pretty cool too:

Edit: These are all symbols used at one time for lead.

 

[geekWithA.45]

Alchemical Symbols For Wood And Steel

steel:

wood:



lead:

Together:






Personally, I like the wood & steel version, as it resonates with Metal And Wood



Symbols from

http://users.erols.com/mwhite28/hiero/alchemic.htm

 

[Trebor]

So, what is the alchemical symbol for lead? I like the wood/steel/lead all together idea.

 

[SMLE]

It would be cool if we could come up with a totally unique symbol that would identify us (to each other) as fellow defenders of life and liberty.

You mean like this one?

 

[chevrofreak]

You mean like this one?

Sadly that symbol is used by friend and foe alike.

 

[Gocart]

The secret handshake is subtle, automatic, and you acquire it with training and frequent handling of arms.

It's unconciously keeping your trigger finger slightly straighter than normal.

That "secret" is already common among martial artists.

 

[Daniel T]

That's kind of funny. When I shake someone's hand, I notice that I only grip with my middle, ring, and pinky fingers. My index finger usually stays straight and rests along the other person's wrist. My own private gunny handshake, I guess.