Almost everyone, breathing in the 21st century, have seen brass knuckles once or twice in their lives. If not in real life then perhaps on TV or the silver screen, as they are heavily used in action dramas and movies all the time. However, these knuckle dusters have had different versions, where modifications were made to make this self defense weapon into a deathly force. Among such variations to the weapon, one is the brass knuckle knife or more commonly known as knuckle knife.
What Does History Say?
History tells us that the usage of brass knuckles dates back to the roman times, where people were hungry to see blood being spilt in the colosseum. Gladiators used many weapons to defeat their opponents and to think knucks being used to beat down another person is just brutal. But that time, that era, those people asked for such situations.
Similarly, during WW I and WW II, there were more variations including the brass knuckle knife were introduced. Yet the most memorable modification, of this basic weapon to cover your knuckles, resulted in the form of knuckle duster knife or the Mark I trench knife. While another modification also showed up recently which included a gun to this already lethal combination of knucks and knife.
Basically, what happened was that an already good enough weapon was modified, and then modified some more, to make a weapon of certain death for anyone who stood against it.
We don’t know about you, but we would have gotten out of the way as soon as possible, if anyone was even standing with such a horrifying weapon like the brass knuckle knife gun nearby.
Now, getting back to the main question!
Knucks or Knuckle Knife - Which to buy?
As long as you value your life more than your knife, you should go for brass knuckles! Because this simple weapon is the best for self defense and even harder to use against you (if by any chance you drop it or let it get taken away from you).
But in case, you are the dare devil type and want an edge to your fighting style then you may go for a knuckle knife. We have got to admit that a blade with the knucks, only makes it more appealing. Actually, the positions for the fingers makes it a perfect grip on your cool knife at all times, while it also becomes a handguard of sorts.
That is why considering whether to buy a knuckle duster knife, or its most basic version, is totally up to you. So, choose whatever weapon you think you can safely handle. If you ask for our advice, we will go for the quality knuckle dusters instead of purchasing any of its dangerous modifications. Why you ask?
Well the answer is quite simple, most states have already strict laws against brass knuckles. So we would not even bother owning something that can be more dangerous in the eyes of the law and common people.
Laws and Orders
Anyone who is interested in buying this self defense weapon, should know that many states have totally banned the brass knuckles and its modifications. While other states do not have a complete but partial ban against this weapon. Just in case you live in the states of Michigan, California, Illinois and Vermont, please know that it’s totally illegal to possess, use or sell knuckle duster (no matter if it’s even made of plastic).
This is why being a good Samaritan, it’s your duty to know whether it’s right to possess such a weapon in your state or area. If you are not sure then it’s better to check out the bylaws before getting into the thick of it. Let’s hope that you never have to use any kinds of weapons in the first place, and if you do even then you remain safe and sound, Good Luck!
