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Both systems work by ratcheting right? Just get something in between the two sets of "teeth" that interlock and you should be able to work them free. So like a paperclip or bobby pin might be helpful... and looks less like a weapon.
Zip ties don't typically have any metal to reinforce them, and the weakest point is where the tail goes through. So there's a pretty good chance you can break zip tie cuffs if you can pull the tail really tight while pulling against the cuffs.
I'll have to try that out