Forget about swords and knives; the brass knuckles are weapons of the future. This innocuous-looking claw is one of the many useful inventions which are inspired by wildlife. The brass knuckles have innumerable uses in wilderness survival and urban personal protection categories. The pop culture has given us much inspiration about our favorite knuckle designs and the most effective moves to use them. But the facts and historically accurate information are often absent.
There are many nations in the world where the use of firearms and concealed blunt force trauma weapons is prohibited or illegal. Brass knuckles, on the other hand, are legal or semi-legal to carry in most of these territories. The United States of America believes in the right to bear arms and the mantra of “God, Glory, and Guns”. Therefore, the brass knuckles are quite the staple in the U.S. They are usually called “knucks” or “knuckle dusters”. This is inspired by the Australian and British monikers of the same tool. The origin of brass knuckles lies in the Holy Roman Empire from medieval times. While the form may be different, the modern brass knuckles and the Roman “caestus” have multiple similarities. The Caestus was a hand-covering or a leather glove with metal reinforcements. This knuckle protection was common during gladiatorial matches. The biggest difference between the caestus and the knuckle dusters lies in the functionality. While the modern dusters try to defend the wielder’s fingers and minimize damage to the self, the caestus inflicted maximum damage on the enemy...(Read More)
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