hand guards

Fist protective gear

Hand guards are protective coverings designed to shield the hands or the area around them from injury, heat, or debris.

On firearms, hand guards wrap around the barrel or forend to prevent the shooter's hand from contacting hot metal.

In martial arts and fencing, hand guards protect the knuckles and fingers during combat.

Motorcycles, bicycles, and power tools may also feature hand guards to deflect wind, branches, or flying particles.

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Opposites
protection vs. exposure

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Ungloved, unequipped extremities

gloveless · unguarded · bare-knuckle

safety equipment vs. weapons/hazards

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Sharp flat cutting parts

saw teeth · sharp edges · abrasives · machinery · power tools

protection vs. harm

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Hand-worn striking weapons

brass knuckles · bladed weapons · cutting tools · sharp edges

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G