knuckleduster
Metal finger rings
A knuckleduster is a metal weapon worn over the fingers, designed to concentrate the force of a punch and protect the wearer's hand.
The device fits across the knuckles with finger holes and often a palm grip.
Also called brass knuckles in American English: He slipped on the knuckleduster before the fight.
Officially not permitted
- contrabandProhibited trade goods
- concealedMade invisible deliberately
- illegalForbidden by statute
- restrictedLimited in scope
banned · felony · possession · self-defense · regulation · confiscated · enforcement · criminal
Disorderly group fight
- fistfightHand-to-hand combat
- street fightOutdoor physical altercation
- punchStrike with fist
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
blow · slugfest · melee · altercation · fisticuffs · scuffle · close-quarters · hand-to-hand
Copper-zinc metal mixture
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- aluminumElement thirteen
- ironElement twenty-six
- titaniumElement twenty-two
cast metal · forged · machined · hardened · chrome · alloy · weighted · reinforced
Short military combat blade
- cestusAncient weighted boxing wrap
- push daggerT-grip thrusting blade
- bludgeonHeavy blunt weapon
- blackjackCard game to twenty-one
cosh · sap · club · billy club · melee weapon · concealed weapon
Cutouts for digits
- palm gripGrasping with entire hand
- spikedSecretly added alcohol
- studdedDecorated with projecting pieces
- engravedCut into surface
ornamental · custom · vintage · antique · trench art · improvised · homemade · decorative
prohibited
Officially not permitted
- contrabandProhibited trade goods
- concealedMade invisible deliberately
- illegalForbidden by statute
restricted · banned · felony · possession · self-defense · regulation · confiscated · enforcement · criminal · underground
brawl
Disorderly group fight
- fistfightHand-to-hand combat
- street fightOutdoor physical altercation
- punchStrike with fist
strike · blow · slugfest · melee · altercation · fisticuffs · scuffle · close-quarters · hand-to-hand · pugilism
brass
Copper-zinc metal mixture
titanium · cast metal · forged · machined · hardened · chrome · alloy · weighted · reinforced · solid
trench knife
Short military combat blade
- cestusAncient weighted boxing wrap
- push daggerT-grip thrusting blade
- bludgeonHeavy blunt weapon
blackjack · cosh · sap · club · billy club · melee weapon · concealed weapon
finger holes
Cutouts for digits
- palm gripGrasping with entire hand
- spikedSecretly added alcohol
- studdedDecorated with projecting pieces
engraved · ornamental · custom · vintage · antique · trench art · improvised · homemade · decorative · collectible
knuckledustershield
Handheld defensive armor
armor · body armor · bulletproof vest · buckler · riot shield
knuckledusterkid gloves
Fine leather handwear
velvet glove · glove · boxing glove · mitten · oven mitt