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

See also: Brass knuckles, Brass, Cold weapon, Combat, Hand, Steel, Weapon, World War II