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The word "brass knuckles" comes in two forms, a noun and a verb. The word is of the number 3, short for the Latin numerus trium meaning three.
As a noun it refers to a type of hand-to-hand weapon consisting of metal pliers or knuckles in one or more curved shapes (such as crescent shapes) that are worn on the fingers and often set with sharp edges. In American English it usually means any piece of metal worn on the hand for protection against an attacker's attacks.
As a verb, "to knuckle" means to tighten fists like knuckle dusters to prepare for fighting. This usually refers to a first impression of someone with their fists clenched, preparing for a fight.
Knuckle Boxing (also known as the Knuckle Dusters Sport) is a form of street fighting consisting in hand-to-hand combat using knuckles. A variation of this is the knuckles Challenge Tour, where winners advance to compete in more dangerous matches against other champions, with the best winning a trophy and money. It has been practiced since at least the early 19th century.
A Look at Knuckles
Brass knuckles are weapons that are typically made of metal, such as steel or brass. They can be plates strapped to the fist using duct tape or other adhesives, or they may have a hinged joint on the back to allow a user to swing them as if they were an open hand.
Depending on how the knuckles are attached and used, it is classified as "boxing" knuckle duster, knife-length knuckle, cane-punching knuckle (a thin strip of metal curved like a cane), "Chinese finger traps", a type of self-defense weapon used in tae kwon do (also known as "knuckle duster"), and crushing fist.
Not Intended to Cause Serious Injury
Brass knuckles are designed not to inflict any serious harm, but instead to cause enough pain that the perpetrator of the violence will be dissuaded from continuing. These knuckles are usually made of aluminum or steel, with soft padding on the outside so as not to risk breaking one's hand when punching.
The most common size is six inches in length with three-inch spikes protruding from the edges; they are typically covered in leather and fastened tightly around one's wrist by means of a strap.
"Why would anybody want to wear these?" you ask. Well, perhaps it's because a large part of the population no longer has the confidence that "self-defense" measures will work (or even if they'll work at all) and because there's some fashion element involved.
Knuckle Dusters: Defensive Purposes
Self defense is imperative for everyone, especially when you are in a situation where danger is a possibility. For example, when you are walking alone and some man approaches from behind and pulls out a knife. The first thing that shields your body from perilous injury is knuckle dusters.
These weapons have been used as common tools of protection since the late 1800's. They were designed to mimic the shape of the human hand with their rows of small metal teeth, or "teeth," which would cause pain to opponents while they tried to attack or grab you with their hands.
Knuckles for Men
Brass knuckles are one of the best weapons for a man in self defense. It's usually made from metal, has a beveled edge, and a round knob at the base of its handle.
The front of it will be open like an old fashioned watchmaker's punch but with long teeth that can bury themselves into skin or flesh and cause serious injury, which is precisely what you want to achieve when you're fighting against would-be attackers or when your attacker has already dropped his knife from his hand.
Knuckle Dusters for Women
Many women have limited knowledge of self defense, especially when it comes to protecting themselves from serious crime. This can be dangerous because there are many methods used by criminals, and sometimes these methods are more harmful than others.
For example, if a woman is being punched in the face by an attacker with knuckle dusters and she doesn't know how to protect herself properly, she may end up having a broken or dislocated nose or severe head trauma that could put her in critical condition.
The fact of the matter is this: These knuckles make assaults more painful than they would otherwise be due to the way they clench around the bones of your skull making them bend backwards while also increasing blood flow to your brain.
Knuckles can Protect you from Animals!
With animal attacks becoming increasingly common, many people are getting their hands on brass knuckles in hopes of being able to defend themselves and others. But is this really the best way to protect yourself against animals?
The answer is yes! These weapons can definitely protect you from animals better than any other object or weapon because they're made specifically for humans. They are designed with human anatomy in mind and they're a better fit than any object or weapon used by animals. They prominently feature the same parts of one's hand: thumbs, fingers, index fingers, and center-length thumbs — all necessary for self-defense.
