When I was 16 my dad owned a bar. I hung out there after school. One day a man, larger than my dad, attacked him. I saw my dad gently strike the guy 3 times on the side of his head and the man suddenly dropped to the floor. Later I asked my dad about it and he showed me the brass knuckles he had in his pocket. He said he hadnt needed to hit the man hard as he didnt want to kill him. For years I carried a steel D ring. Now, as an old guy myself, I carry brass knuckles. They are legal here in Texas now.

I worked as a doorman in the 90s, in the uk. i had some ww1 british army trench brass knuckles. I got into a brawl with around 15 soccer guys, i put four or five on the ground straight off the bat. I had real combat , in a real world scary situation. Having brass is like having two extra buddys with you in a fight😊

In Chicago I've learned the legal loophole for purchasing a pair in state's they're illegal in. They can't sell you brass knuckles, but they can sell you a paper weight.

I had a rough childhood growing up in and near Chicago. I was jumped a few times and was even stabbed once. I got brass knuckles after seeing someone use them. Having been stabbed, its a pain you can kind of get used to, and being cut unless its with a machete, is not going to end a fight quickly. Having worked in the medical field, I can personally attest to how much the human body can take. And brass knucles are the only thing short of a gun I've seen stop a fight quickly and cause enough damage for that fight to end quickly. I carry mine whenever I don't carry my gun

I’m a boxer, I don’t carry anything anymore. I find that situational awareness is my best weapon. People know gun fu around my neck of the woods.

As a Muay Thai coach, knuckle dusters have always been one of my favorite self defense weapons. Extremely deadly in the hands of a trained striker. Dope review bro.

Great presentation. It's nice to see someone respect the knucks. I'm so tired of sport fighters and idiots trying to tell me knucks aren't awesome. I've used them, I know. Makes a middle weight hit like Tyson on a rampage. Can easily break ribs and facial bones, and can kill without much effort. Good review, thanks again.

I bought some brass knuckles online that were marketed as a "Paper Weight". I was very disappointed to find out that the holes weren't big enough to go all the way up my fingers. Now, thanks to you, I know they went just far enough. I'm gonna go find them in my junk drawer and redeploy them. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

As a Canadian thank you for telling us about plastic knuckles!!

I never imagined a KZfaq video on brass knuckles could be so well articulated and informative.

Years ago I was in a gun store in Florida and seen them for sale. I asked about the price of the brass knuckles and without even looking up the man replied we don't have or sell them, but if you would like a set of Florida paper weights they are $6.00 each. LOL, It's all in the name.

I worked in _Executive Protection_ for law firms in the LA area for many years. Part of my work kit was two sets of Brass Knuckles. I've had to use them a few times. They stop an assault PDQ. If I go some place with metal detectors I carry a set made out of acrylic. My _GO TO_ strike is the _Clavecal._ It never failed to stop a fight.

THis is by far the BEST video I have seen on Brass Knuckles!

I also wanted to mention that I put the state specifics in the description section.

When my dad was a rookie policeman back in the 60’s in Philly he saw a small cop knock out a big guy with one punch his secret was he was wearing leather gloves with lead dust in them.

Great video! Interesting, educational and less than 7 minutes. A palm-sized carabiner with a threaded closure carried in the right front pocket of your pants or in the right pocket of your coat makes an excellent key ring.

I don't know why this showed up on my tablet but now I have an urge to buy the brass knucks you're holding. It's a good video and I learned from it.😊

I got jumped when I was in my teens and one of the girls had a pair of brass knuckles and it was 3 girls on me on black top. I can certainly say them brass knuckles nearly broke every bone on my face pushed my nose under my left eye my right eye was swollen shut. When I got to the hospital they were talkin about doing plastic surgery on my face. They thought I went through a car windshield. It was such an unfair fight. Even had guys standing around me in a circle as the girls attacked me & they started stomping me out too with their boots. My face today my nose is F’d from the brass knuckles and that was almost 35 yrs ago.

Great video! I live in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I have never used brassknuckles, but since violence has escated so much here, I've been considering aquiring one myself.

I'm an avid collector, and have some very expensive custom pairs. The reality is, your average $25 duster will perform just as well. The only difference is materials. For weight and durability, I prefer CNC milled steel. But brass or composite copper alloy hits just as hard. The biggest problem with weaker materials is that they can shatter, mash, and fold around your hand. Especially aluminum and carbon fiber. My favorite weight are the 32 ounce monsters. My edc even has a blunt kubaton spike on the bottom. And yes, I've unfortunately been forced to use them. They should always be used with extreme consideration for your attacker's life. They are indeed VERY lethal.

This was awesome, some history, some knowledge, loved it.🙌

They are good to keep under your winter gloves as no one would suspect you have them🤔

In my state, brass knuckles are illegal to possess (even as a "paperweight"), much less carry. However, a roll of quarters could be an acceptable proxy. Interestingly, in the 1800s the NYPD actually issued brass knuckles to patrol officers. My, how times have changed...

The more I follow your channel, the more I realize how lucky I was to have the teachers I did when I was young. I started training in the heyday of the board breaking craze, but my first teacher would have none of it. He took the time to teach us how fragile the hands can really be in a fight, despite what we were seeing - and still see - in movies and TV. Filling the void inside the fist with something shock-absorbing can help, but you can still crack a bone if you're still striking with unprotected knuckles. Training to be more versatile and comfortable with hammer fists and back fists is also a good idea, imo. You can throw those at much closer range than most folks think at first. Palm heels can be an option too, but you can really sprain some digits with those, even if you train for those. I'm not sure I like these knucks enough to go to all the trouble of getting a permit, but there are other options. Many items can be explained away as treatments for arthritis, trigger finger, etc. I'm intrigued though, and I'm going to grab a set even if I just train with them. Sorry to ramble on, but it's a great topic.

As a senior who regularly gets out in situations where help is not immediate I have wanted something to carry that would dissuade any characters thinking I'm an easy target. I could not find a source for dusters till I found this video. OK, now I know where to purchase them. Great video. I like your low-key delivery of the content.

The ONLY two questions the district attorney is going to ask you in court are: Could you have walked away without endangering yourself? Why didn't you? Unless it's life threatening, you are not going to get away with self defense in court. If you're already carrying brass knuckles that defense goes away fast.

Just found your channel and now I’m binge watching lol. I love the basic down to earth realistic views you share. You give food for thought from legal issues to carry/portability, to quality of product, to real world use and more. 👍

Awesome video. I won many brawls when I was a teen. Still got scars from not holding it right. Tight to mid knuckles. Knuckle dusters are great I still have a old pair

2005 shooting billiards at a local tavern in the North Woods of Wisconsin. Shaker's bet $200 on a game against my partner and I after already loosing $80. I plug the eight ball in winning the game and get a pole cue across the back of me head/neck, just right that I only felt it happen no pain until the next day. It was a strange happenstance as the cue broke in half and I stood up right basically unphased. I had a leather 3/4 trench coat on with weighted/iron gloves (metal inserts in the finger areas) in hand pockets. I pulled them out and put them on like a man ready to do a job in front of the 2 shakers we just beat for another $200 and they both ran for the rear exit. My team mate (small guy nick named red squirrel) got pushed to the floor as they made their exit. Patrons were yelling at me that it wasn't worth it and not to go outside. Red squirrel unfortunately followed 30 seconds after them. He walked out the door and all he remembers is getting hit with a tire iron in the head. I followed after realizing he wasn't in the bar anymore. I opened the rear exit door and the 2 shakers were kicking Red squirrel on the ground, no tire iron in sight. I hulked 5ish steps forward and smashed the one guy in the right rear side of his head as he was kicking Red Squirrel. He dropped immediately unconscious and his buddy ran for their truck. Barkeep/owner swings the door open and yells to break it up and he's got a more lethal device in his hands. I turn as the one guy swings the rear end of his truck into the telephone pole in the parking lot and takes off. Cops get called, ambulance arrives and the cops took me away and attempted to charge me with a couple crimes hoping one would stick. The guy I hit ONE time had a broken mandible, crushed eye socket, brain hemorrhaging, he recovered just fine. Security footage released to the judge after the stupid DA trumped up charges for me and not the attackers showed I was in defense and dismissed the case. The guy who drove off didn't even face DUI since they got ahold of him the next day (even though video showed him having 6 kessler and cokes in a 2 hour ish period of time. Lessons: Be prepared always The system is broken, stay out of it at all costs One bop in the right place and you might loose your life to criminals Enjoy every meal like it's your last (guy had his jaw wired shut for 6-8 weeks)....... - Godspeed

Great video sir. As a martial arts student and instructor I've trained with and carried different tools like brass knuckles, kubotan, etc. I'm also old enough to remember some people carrying blackjacks (saps...a piece of metal wrapped in leather). You were spot on when you said that when you carry brass knuckles and similar tools you have not only be aware that they are legal and the consequences of using them. An open hand palm strike to the face can cause a lot of pain but the same strike done with a kubotan or brass knuckles can cause permanent damage. Keep up the great work....:)

They used to be illegal everywhere in the U.S. I bought mine from a military surplus catalog. They were listed as a novelty paper weight.

Fascinating video! Thank you.

Brass knuckles were also common in WW1 for close quarter fighting in the trenches.

Both of my knuckles are pre-1900 cast steel models. It's very easy to make kydex quick draw holsters for knuckles.

I ❤ knucks!!As a small person I have to level the playing field

Thanks for posting

Great. Really enjoyed. Great education. Great training. 👍 watch all

Because of your video, I learned about plastic knuckle legality in Canada and just ordered a pair for 32.00 CAD.

Another nice video. I learned from my sergeant long ago many equivalent, completely legal to buy, own, and carry anywhere, everyday items that serve the same function. Things you might find at a mountaineering shop, a bike shop, or plumbing supply.

Great video man, always fun to edumicate myself on important facts and history I admire

I carry a set of 1864s, just like the series COPPER. Sometimes 2 pairs, depending on where I'm going. Just calmly sliding them out of a pocket and letting someone see them has ended situations before they've even started. Great video.

So I’ve never owned a pair of bass knuckles but I’m making a pair out off oak and the first thing I noticed is how you should how them and this confirmed my thoughts. Great video. 👍

I Received the knuckles you highlighted in this video. I love them. They are one of my favorite solid brass. Thanks again for the video.

Truly outstanding video..! iN A few minutes you have answered questioned I have had for many years, and you made a wonderful point that is so ,so, important to understand, and that is how dangerous this device is and how you can easily kill someone when you swing a set of real brass knuckles not fully understanding the lethality. My father was a China Sailor on the YANGTZE RIVER WW2 IN the USN. He carried a 45 ACP, a policeman's night stick, and a set of Brass knuckles. He told me of witnessing men struck with the brass kucks, as he called them, and of the large holes in the skin on someones head the brass kucks would create and devastation they would bring. He told me to never hit anyone with brass kucks because you could easily kill or cripple someone and legally you can be charged with attempted murder with a deadly weapon.

I have a pair made in the 1890's. Still just as useable as the day they were made.

As far as what type of knuckles I carry, I currently have some thick ones, some thinner ones, some aluminum ones with spikes on the ends, and some plastic ones. The ones I grew up carrying when I was younger were the cast ones that were not finished very well. Basically they were made of brass, but they were not polished. They basically were roughly shaped with a grinder.

I just subbed ...love the format ...small videos, concise and informative. Thanks for sharing about these options.

Cheers for the intel wnd and review! Top notch

Finally you brought the brass knuckles and reviewed it , very well explained on how to hold and use them , always had love and urge to own one , infact had asked my cousin to get me one from USA too, but due to security reasons he couldn't get it , did some searching here in local town and did get hands on some which could find but they weren't durable ones and also they price quoted was high compared to its durability factor. It's a great self defense weapon can be used and also easily concealed inside pockets as well. As Jason Statham said in Expendables " CLASSIC ALWAYS WINS" ❤😎

There is an old B & W training short made in World War II that specifically notes the sawn-off shotgun, lead sap, and brass knuckles. The admin type doesn't like them because they work.

Bravo and well done mate... Australian Lawyer here that knows far more than he should and more than almost anyone I've ever met about THIS particular device .. Your video is the MOST SENSIBLE and KNOWLEDGEABLE I have seen on KZfaq... there's a LOT of rubbish about people who've NEVER used them, and never even had a fist fight in the fn lives... talking about the use of 'dusters... As for your questions to us ABOUT experience - that might be a subject for confidential discussions!!

Thanks for the post that was an awesome video

I am glad I found your channel. I like the calmness in the way you tell the pros and cons on the various subjects you present. Being Canadian, as you mentioned, brass knuckles are illegal. But I have carried a type of self defense item I believe are made by Cold Steel. It fits in your grip, protruding a little longer than the width of your hand, on both sides. The ends are tapered down to about the size of a pencil eraser. One in each hand could inflict a great deal of pain, in just about any direction you strike, more so when used in a sideways motion, letting the protruding part hitting your opponent. Made of a hard plastic I believe. Easy to pocket carry. Thanks for doing what you are doing. Cheers

My father who is no longer alive,( he'd be 94 if he was).was an iron worker his whole adult life, he started in his teenage years as a blacksmith. But even at almost 80 years old and at 5'6", he had a grip that could put any much younger and even body builders on their knees. He wasn't a fighting type guy, but his hands were always scared , callous, big and just felt like stone. I don't think he would have had a need for brass.

Thanks for the info.

They sell them as paper weights and I've owned at least one pair - Brass Knuckles are a great weapon, never had the pleasure yet

I have both been hit with a set and carried them myself. I have also found some alternatives that don't automatically get u arrested for possession of them in areas where knuckle dusters are prohibited. The 3300 lb load rated d ring for example fits the hand fairly well, and works well in a situation that requires the use of them.

Where have you been all of my You Tube life? Just recently SUBSCRIBED You are an awesome talented guy! Great instructor/teacher genuine nice good guy, another informative Video! Thanks very much

Thanks for the good info brotha!

Beautiful and handy to know

In my experience ive found brass knuckles can be very useful. They are not something you can just pick up and expect automatically win. They take training and more importantly knowledge of where to hit. A important thing we used to say knives seek flesh- impact weapons seek bone. The problem with brass knuckle is they can disfigure someone ive seen it happen. I won't say who but someone i know hit a guy under the eye broken the cheek bone. It was very ugly injury. Yes fist can do that as well but not as easily. I really like the povoke knife design. I have a clone( but a very well made one) anyway it gives you a ring for impact but also a pressure point surface for getting your point across. An a blade thats next to impossible to disarm if things go south. My background is in kali and small circle jujitsu. So we do a good bit of practice with all weapons. An small circle does loads of pain compliance. Nothing is more important then training and drilling different things. Secondly the more people you can get helps you realize nobody acts the same. You need to be able to flow at all times. Sorry for the lengthy post.

Me and some classmates got into big trouble for making those out of pressed steel in our High School shop class. These were designed as Class rings that locked together when you closed your fist. They turned out to very effective. But the school Principal really frowned on them. @5:10 - A Deputy Sheriff in Gaffney SC wanted to arrest me for carrying Brass Knuckles. But he couldn't because mine was actually a Belt Buckle known as "The Buckle Knuckle" I'd bought at a Flea Market. Since I was "wearing" not "carrying" his partner said it might not stand up in Court.

Great video. Thank you for sharing this!

Nicely done video with clear diction and a coherent format. Or, you did one helluva job man!

I used them to block punches once. And seriously stopped things when I smashed one hand when he tried hitting me. And then we stared at each other for a minute, then he backs up and says I think my hand is broken; with a weird face. And then he ran off. It was very weird interaction.

Knuck,knuck on the heaven door 😅😮😊 Happy new year my friend ❤

Very informative! Thanks Man👍🏾

I've carried knucks my entire life. There are two forms for using them and both rely heavily on daily training and discipline. You can't just pick up a pair and start swinging. You also don't wanna hammer anything with it wrapped around your knuckles, like that. It'll shatter everything inside the loops. You never wanna hit anything super hard, either. The point isn't really the weight or material; it's concentrating a force into a smaller surface area to increase local impact damage. Don't swing too hard, you're already using a multiplier. Just jab fast and don't stop until you can get away. These things are considered non-lethal but that is not the fair reality. Be very careful and never attempt to use a weapon that you're unfamiliar with in a combat situation unless there is no other option. You're likely to hurt yourself worse than they can hurt you.

I had to use them one in the 70's 3guys targeted me. I was walking down a side walk I saw them crossed the street they did same thing. I punched one in the hip area one in the elbow an the other i used it for a arm lock I was limping from a toboggan accident

They are legal in texas. Seems like a great tool these days,especially for elderly gentlemen.

I've been wanting to get some brass knuckles for years. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and the little bit of history. I had no idea about the significance of brass knuckles in the civil war. Thanks again.

The seventeen states where brass knuckles are legal with a permit are Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

👍 Great video as always！

Very good history lesson on brass knucks. I own quite a few of these but I always thought they might have originated from the 1918 WW1 trench knife but wasn't sure. I love knuckle duster knives too but like you said I believe they are better for collecting or SHTF because using them would probably land you in legal hot water

great video, thanks!

Go deeper than the surface! Great topic.

I can tell you in Colorado, anything metal, club like, mace like, flail like is all illegal. Knives over 4 inches, illegal, kubatons made of metal, illegal. You said it, polymer based weapons are legal anywhere and do at least 50% of the damage or more of their metal counterparts if employed properly. You ought to look into the Impact Karambit and some of it's other variations. Great Video as always brother.

It is better to carry a roll of taped up quarters or dimes. depends size of your hand. or a wooden dowel about 5 inches long

I enjoyed this. Well delivered content man.

Nice video didn't know about lower knuckle holding technique.

Here in England, these are a one way fast track to prison, if you're found carrying them, and if you actually use them, it's the cells for you,, for a long time,, 😭

Use em' in California and go to to jail..especially if you're the good guy trying to defend yourself ...but everyone knows California is assbackwards to begin with

Very informative 👍🏾

Thanks for Sharing

It's a good video! For a long time I used brass knuckles! I used aluminum, brass, and polymer. I made a foam lining for all of them to protect my hand during impact! I have carried Kubotans for several years now. Wood, metal and polymer. The problem with aggressors is that they are NEVER concerned with the rigors of the law and when they want to attack, they come at us with everything they have! If one day I am FORCED to use some of these instruments, I will worry about the law later after I survive, because if I needed to use them, it is because the law was not there to protect me! I'd rather be judged by seven than carried by six! 🤨

Unless you know how to fight brass knuckles are not likely to help you much.

Just found your channel.I like and subscribed.

Very interesting. I did not know that was the way to hold them. I carried brass knuckles in my early 20's when I lived in the city. I used to regularly take part in the night-life. Even though I did scrap on the streets a few times, I never did use them on anyone. They were confiscated by TSA when I inadvertently left them in the backpack I was using as carry on. That was just two months after 9/11, and I was very grateful that TSA didn't make a big deal about it.

A Bic lighter in hand works well it's like a roll of dimes and no illegal. And one more thing FJB 🧂🇺🇸

Very interesting vid, thank you man ! 👍

Good video. Subscribed.

I edc a pair of old school knucks in a leather holster now that they are legal to carry here. I also know when it's legal to use them and when it's a felony to do so. I used to have a pair of lead knucks years ago but they disappeared over the years. I've seen a few people break their hands over the years by showing off and using them the wrong way. Using brass knuckles is a very serious decision. It doesn't take much of a good hit with a pair to do some serious damage and even kill. If you decide to carry a pair of knucks, make sure you are well informed as to the laws where you live and how to properly use them so you don't do more damage to your attacker or yourself. There are a few places that offer classes on brass knuckle use and tactics, which is a good idea if you plan on carrying them.

Another very good vid.! Great editing, excellent voice, perfect diction and delivery. I'll order a set this week!

Texas allows its residents to carry a plethora of weapons that were traditionally outlawed for decades, brass knuckles can now be carried for self-defense. I like them but they are heavy to carry in the front or back pants pocket but well worth it. the biggest problem is getting people to understand what self defense is and when it can be used.

Made a pair from some hard pvc plastic and although they didn’t have the weight of brass they were solid. And made it through metal detectors too.

Brass knuckles! It makes knees buckle and makes me chuckle 💪🤣

Thanks for the video. I've never used them, but bought some as a gift. Subbed, and I'll direct them to your channel.

very informative thanks

Got me another yr. added to my prison sentence. I'm from VA. They didn't care about my microtech switchblade but concealed brass knuckles in my back pocket got me more time.

Thank you 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸.