Handkerchief



A handkerchief, also called a handkercher or hanky, is a form of a kerchief, typically a hemmed square of thin fabric that can be carried in the pocket or purse, and which is intended for personal hygiene purposes such as wiping one's hands or face, or blowing one's nose. A handkerchief is also sometimes used as a purely decorative accessory in a suit pocket.

Use by Naked Snake and Solid Snake
While infiltrating Graniny Gorki, disguised as a scientist, Naked Snake procured a handkerchief and anaesthetic, giving him the option to discretely knock out enemy personnel. The handkerchief was emblazoned with the hammer and sickle.

During the 2005 Shadow Moses Incident, Hal Emmerich was given a handkerchief by Sniper Wolf, which he later passed on to an imprisoned Solid Snake. Since the handkerchief carried Wolf's scent, Snake was able to avoid being attacked by the resident wolfdogs, following his escape, while he journeyed to the communications towers.

Behind the scenes
The handkerchief first appears in Metal Gear Solid as an equippable item, which the player can use to evade attack from wolfdogs.

In Metal Gear Solid 3, a handkerchief soaked in anesthetic is used as a weapon to knock enemies unconscious. It can either be placed over an enemy's mouth during a CQC hold, or waved in the air before them. If the latter method is used too often, Snake will be temporarily knocked out by the fumes. Extra ammo can be obtained by cutting spatsa mushrooms. The handkechief, along with the cigarette gas-spray gun, is one of the few weapons that can be equipped when wearing the Scientist, Maintenance or Raikov disguise.