Make Glass Shiv is a weaponry crafting recipe in Project Zomboid Build 42. It makes Glass Shiv x1. It needs Maintenance level 1.
| Qty | Item | How it is used |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | any brokenglass | Used up |
| 1 | any simpleweaponbinding or any tape | Used up |
| Qty | Makes |
|---|---|
| 1 | Glass Shiv |
Use the Make Glass Shiv recipe (Weaponry category). You need any brokenglass, any simpleweaponbinding or any tape.
It needs Maintenance level 1.
You must learn this recipe before it shows in the crafting menu. It is learned automatically at Maintenance 3 and Small Blade 3 (any one of these). Reading Magazine: The Cheapskate's John Spiral - Prison Defense teaches it.
It gives 10 XP in Maintenance per craft.
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