Looking for a sap....

[IL Lawman]

Back in the early 80's a West Coast based holster company manufactured an unusual type of sap. This one was sewn down the side of the sap and had a brass grommet at the base of the handle. A leather thong - like the one used on combat boots - was used in place of a handle. What made this sap unusual was that it contained something called "lead clay" instead of the traditional solid lead slug or bird shot.
I've done all sorts of Internet searches to try & get an explanation of what "lead clay" is, but to no avail.
I've contacted both Safariland & Bucheimer but struck out with both companies.
I'd like one of these for my collection.
Any help would be appreciated.
thanks in advance & stay safe!

[Celtic Warrior]

I haven't seen one of those for sale for many years. I have two saps (somewhere, if I can find the damn things......gotta unpack one of these days!) and one of them is the type you mention.

I think most agencies are forbidding their carry and use nowadays due to civil litigation issues. And also, there are much better tools available today.

[IL Lawman]

Hi Mac:
Thanks for your response.
If you should ever trip over it while unpacking (yeah I know, it takes FOREVER!) and are willing to part with it for a reasonable price, let me know.
My PD unofficially banned them back in 1985. That's why this is for my collection only. Although I miss not having one handy while on the street, since we now carry the ASP it doesn't seem to be as imperative now as it once was.
Stay safe, Don