24th July 2022, 05:50 PM | #1 |
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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. |
26th July 2022, 05:21 AM | #2 |
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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. |
29th July 2022, 10:29 PM | #3 |
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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. |
30th July 2022, 03:08 AM | #4 |
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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.' |
2nd August 2022, 08:45 AM | #5 |
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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?
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6th August 2022, 06:08 PM | #6 |
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Weight : Left 8 oz., Right 8.5 oz.
To be held with the wrapped side. The striking side has somewhat of an edge. |
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