Brass knuckles
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"Classic" pattern brass knuckles
Brass knuckles, (sometimes called knucks or knuckle dusters) are weapons used in hand-to-hand combat. Basically, brass knuckles are pieces of brass, steel or other metal shaped to fit around the knuckles. A hit from someone wearing these is extremely painful, and sometimes fatal. In most countries, the possession, let alone the use of brass-knuckles is illegal, as they are considered to be a 'cold weapon'.
Knives using brass knuckles as their handle were common during the World War II era. A knife such as this is known as a "trench knife."
External links
- Gallery of Brass Knuckles (http://www.blade-empire.com/Combat_Weapons/Knuckles/Page_1.shtml)
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