The names of many unique weapons are clear references:
• "Occam's Razor" is a reference to the scientific principle of the same name.
• The "Board of Education" is a reference to the paddles once used for corporal punishment, as well as the government body that oversees schools in a specific area.
• A Ripper called "Jack" is a reference to Jack the Ripper.
• A metal saw called the "Man Opener" is a play on "can opener".
• A pool cue called "The Break" is a reference to the Pool term of the same name.