What are some examples of weapons designed for one purpose, but also used for another one?

If you open up a Claymore mine and extract a pinch of the plastic explosive (usually C4) inside, you can use it to heat a canteen cup of coffee, really fast. Get someone to show you how to do this before you try it by yourself. Really.

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