5 Exceptional & Essential Uses of a Brass Knuckle

How many times have heard someone tell you to ‘pack a punch’. While punching someone without wearing a brass knuckle may seem like an easy thing to do in your head, the actual physicality of the action is not as dramatic or easy as movies have us believe.

In most cases, if you hit someone ( without wearing a brass knuckle) mustering all the energy you have in a clenched fist, you will probably end up hurting yourself. Your fingers will feel like marshmallows and your knuckles will burn in pain.

But that shouldn’t make you shy away from attempting to revenge yourself. With the aid of a brass knuckle you can add a much needed power to your punch. You can defend yourself well against an aggressor just by arming your fist with a knuckle duster.

What is a brass knuckle?

Brass knuckle or a knuckle duster is a tool shaped to fit around a knuckle. It can be made of metal or plastic. How can this simple tool astronomically improve the power of your punch? The answer lies in simple mechanics of the design of a brass knuckle that concentrates the force into the reduced surface area, creating more pressure on impact.

The knuckle becomes a powerhouse which has the ability to tear body tissues or even a fracture of bone if applied with greater tact and power. A brass knuckle just multiplies your chances to win over an opponent.

Now that you know of the existence of brass knuckles and how they function, here is how to put them to good use once you have bought yourself one.

A Brass Knuckle to the rescue

The importance of a brass knuckle as a self defense weapon can never be underestimated. Carrying a gun or knife involves a whole lot of legal and storage issues. Just the idea of having a lethal weapon in your pocket or purse is revolting to many people and understandably so.

Here is why brass knuckle will comfort you. Land a blow to you a potential mugger or anyone who dares to assurant you. While a brass knuckle is not deadly, it can distract your attacker by causing him unbearable pain. As he reels from the hit, you can make an escape or send alarm signals.

Protect and preserve

The heavy metal design of the brass knuckle will not only quadruple your blows towards your opponent but also offer your knuckles protection in return.

The impact coming from the opposite side may harm the delicate bone structure of your hand. A brass knuckle will prevent that from happening and absorb the shock to the best of its ability.

A knuckle duster will preserve the soft tissues of the hand by creating a wall between you and the attacking force. The clamshell design of a brass knuckle will fit so tightly around your knuckles that the chances of it slipping away and failing you are close to none.

Brass knuckle as an ornament

A brass knuckle is not just an attack or defense tool. It can be a lot more than that. Most brass knuckles are equipped with extra features that diversify their uses.

First, there are belt buckles. With the help of a knob or a pin attached to them, these brass knuckles can be pinned to your belts or any clothing item you want to ornate.

This makes brass knuckle a novelty item adding gravitas to your belts, clothing or purse. They provide finesse and add a decorative touch to everyday objects while having the ability to protect you simultaneously.

Brass knuckles as paperweights

These are a very popular variety of brass knuckles. Adding them to your collection will elevate any space-be it an office or living room- to a level of sophistication admired by all.

A brass knuckle that can act as paperweight has a small base that can fit comfortably in your palm making it easy to use and portable.

Some brass knuckles act as paperweight and belt knuckles both. The gold or silver plated brass knuckles will give your paperweight a sheen and elegance that will enhance any space they are placed in.

Brass knuckle with a hidden knife

These versatile brass knuckles double up your protection by hiding a knife inside them. These knuckle dusters are made of heavy metal such as zinc and each finger hole features a bullet. The palm brace cartage accommodates a steel blade that can be easily deployed.

This added layer of protection will upgrade your chances of surviving a hostile situation by giving your opponent no chance of winning.

Final thoughts

Now that you have read how useful a brass knuckle can be, it’s time to add it to your collection. Use it as a self defense weapon or it to dazzle your friends as your living space decor-a brass knuckle will never let you down.