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* Played with in ''[[The Dresden Files]]'' novel ''Proven Guilty'', where Harry is held captive by a pair of villains in an old garage, who are [[It Makes Sense in Context|selling him on eBay]]. There's a tool chest a few meters away, but out of reach, and he can't use any magic because the restraints are designed to trap wizards. However, with a bit of help from {{spoiler|Lasciel}}, he uses a technique that lets him dislocate his thumb and slip one hand free of the restraints. Then he gets to the tool chest and manages to find a hacksaw. Fortunately, the restraints are made by [[The Fair Folk|fae troll-smiths]], and iron is the fae's bane, so the hacksaw goes right through the restraints.

* Lampshaded in ''The Goblin Tower'' by [[L. Sprague de Camp|L Sprague De Camp]]. Fugitive king Jorian, the wizard Karadur, and the woman Vanora have been tied up in Jorian's bedroom by a couple of other wizards. Jorian's sword is hanging by its baldrick on his hatrack, and though Jorian has his ankles and wrists bound, he manages to worm himself to his feet, knock the hatrack over, and (with the help of Vanora's feet) cut through his bonds. Prompting this exchange after he releases the others:

'''Jorian:''' So much the worse for them. }}

 

== Webcomics ==

* In ''[[Girl Genius]]'', it is [[Chekhov's Gun]]-ed and [http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20040227 Subverted]:

'''Gil:''' ''And'' something my father left within your reach, right? }}