Maranao

kino · 24th July 2022, 05:50 PM

Does anyone know what these are and what they’re used for?
I was informed that they could be some sort of Maranao knuckle dusters.

Battara · 26th July 2022, 05:21 AM

Sort of looks that way doesn't it? Lots of wrap and made of bronze or brass - both harder than copper.

Not seen anything like these.

David · 29th July 2022, 10:29 PM

Never saw anything like these and i can't find anything like it in searches, though i can find more standard versions of brass knuckles from the Philippines.
So i can't tell if these are actually a weapon or not. What i do notice is that the material that they are wrapped with does not appear to show any wear in the areas it should if these had ever been in use.

Rick · 30th July 2022, 03:08 AM

Maybe they were never used, or maybe not, but they sure look like knuckle dusters; and I sure wouldn't want to take a punch in the head from either one.

It would be 'one and done.'

kronckew · 2nd August 2022, 08:45 AM

How heavy are they? Which is more comfortable to hold, the wrapped or the unwrapped part - it looks like the wrapped part would be awkward to grip. Why are they wrapped if that part is intened to hit an opponent?

kino · 6th August 2022, 06:08 PM

Weight : Left 8 oz., Right 8.5 oz.
To be held with the wrapped side. The striking side has somewhat of an edge.

24th July 2022, 05:50 PM	#1
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,002	Maranao Does anyone know what these are and what they’re used for? I was informed that they could be some sort of Maranao knuckle dusters. Attached Images

26th July 2022, 05:21 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Sort of looks that way doesn't it? Lots of wrap and made of bronze or brass - both harder than copper. Not seen anything like these. Last edited by Battara; 1st August 2022 at 01:48 AM.

30th July 2022, 03:08 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	Any Solid Blow Maybe they were never used, or maybe not, but they sure look like knuckle dusters; and I sure wouldn't want to take a punch in the head from either one. It would be 'one and done.'

6th August 2022, 06:08 PM	#6
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,002	Weight : Left 8 oz., Right 8.5 oz. To be held with the wrapped side. The striking side has somewhat of an edge. Attached Images

29th July 2022, 10:29 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,123	Never saw anything like these and i can't find anything like it in searches, though i can find more standard versions of brass knuckles from the Philippines. So i can't tell if these are actually a weapon or not. What i do notice is that the material that they are wrapped with does not appear to show any wear in the areas it should if these had ever been in use.

2nd August 2022, 08:45 AM	#5
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,183	How heavy are they? Which is more comfortable to hold, the wrapped or the unwrapped part - it looks like the wrapped part would be awkward to grip. Why are they wrapped if that part is intened to hit an opponent?