Brass Knuckles are illegal fighting tools designed to improve the
punching power of the wearer's fist. In a typical fight, participants
form a fist by drawing the fingers across the palm and pressing the
thumb against the forefinger. The flat portion between the knuckles and
the first finger joints form a fairly solid weapon for striking an
opponent.
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The problem is that the fingers are often jammed into the fleshy part of
the palm upon impact and the puncher loses most of the power behind the
blow. Brute strength may still win the fight, but there's usually some
serious damage to the puncher's hand.
Enter brass knuckles. A typical set of brass knuckles is formed from one
solid piece of metal- either aluminum, brass or another alloy. One end
is formed into four open loops which fit loosely around the fingers. The
other end forms a curve which fits squarely into the closed palm. When a
fighter puts his fingers through the loops and allows the curved end to
nestle into his palm, the result is a much tighter fist. The fingers
cannot be driven into the palm, and the metal grip provides additional
weight. This is a distinct advantage against an unarmed opponent.
Throwing a punch while wearing brass knuckles requires a different style
than the standard forward strike. Fingers could be broken if the punch
connects directly. Fighters using Brass Knuckles often use a rolling
punch with a glancing blow. This protects the fingers and causes more
damage to the opponent. Contrary to popular belief, the brass knuckles
themselves only cause secondary damage. The idea is to increase punching
power to the fist, not be a weapon in and of itself.
Brass knuckles were actually developed as the handles for military
knives. Spies and other special forces carried knives which had finger
holes in the grip. This feature gave added strength to a thrusting
motion with the blade. If hand-to-hand combat became necessary, the
handle doubled as a form of brass knuckles. This self-defense technique
eventually worked its way into the civilian world, but the results were
so bloody that the weapons were almost universally outlawed. Possession
of a pair of brass knuckles or similar punch-enhancing tools is
considered a felony in most countries.
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