Are Knuckle Dusters illegal in the U.K?

[@timbo66]

banned unless you`re a criminal...and don`t get me started on the idiots who still say `that`s illegal` on my UK legal spring assisted knife video!

[@analysis190]

Weapons that have been banned in the uk : his wall 😂😂😂😂

[@michaelsaunders6923]

So you can carry out an action for the crown with a knuckleduster? Does that mean the police can carry one? The mind boggles!! They can carry, a technically illegal weapon ? Really the law is a joke !

[@lyca0n535]

They already do, pepper spray and tazer's are illegal for personal possession and use. Been going this way since before Thatcher

[@noncompliance4100]

Have you seen the new legislation. Even the "Food Standards Agency" have permission to commit secret crimes without fear of prosecution. What is worse is the bill fails to expressly prohibit any of these agencies from authorising crimes like torture, murder and sexual violence.

[@jimmoynahan9910]

@@lyca0n535 "pepper spray and tazer's are illegal for personal possession and use." No they're not.

[@markb5403]

@@jimmoynahan9910 Yes. They are. If you are arrested in the UK carrying a pepper spray, a baton or a tazer, you are getting charged with possession of an offensive weapon.

[@bosshossmotorcycle385bhpwi9]

@@jimmoynahan9910 pepper spray is actually classed as a firearm!

[@richardgonzales4815]

What if you mount the set of knuckles upon a steel rod … a Brass Knuckle headed mace , if you will . Or as the head of a cane

[@WeaponCollector]

I understand, as in the handle of a cane etc, probably still illegal, if a knife or club, or other item has a knuckle duster connected to it is deemed illegal.

[@richardgonzales4815]

WeaponCollector : Oh , that’s terrible . I sincerely feel a deep sense of empathy for My cousins across the pond . I understand that violent crimes are not as prevalent in England as in America ; but still … Well, It’s a trade off , I suppose .

[@Gentleman_uk]

I remember there was a fidget spinner, That was designed exactly Like a Knuckle duster, Fit just like a knuckle duster, Full metal with points on the Tips where you punch. I dont need to carry weapons anymore, In school many years ago I did have a knuckle duster, Also nearly got searched when I had it on me, But luckily with my Charms, They never bothered as they knew i was a good lad in the area, Even though i went through hell in school, Bullying, Drink and drugs, Crime and Deaths, Family problems,Suicide, The Royal Marines. Now Im proud of who I am, and how i Help the people in my community loading food and supplies at a job I love, Helping good people In my area, Even last week i Helped donate a few hundred quids worth of toys and food supplies to make 250+ Christmas boxes for people and families in need. Even though we might have had a bad past in past, We can all still change.

[@Pergio-destroys]

Nice mate look forward to the rest of the series

[@WeaponCollector]

Cheers mate, will do all the 21 banned items and some people aren't sure off.

[@Pergio-destroys]

@@WeaponCollector it’s knowledge that isn’t published or made available to the public in a way that’s easy to understand. Well done mate 👍👍

[@raphlvlogs271]

Knuckle Dusters are less lethal than a sharp pointy stick.

[@declancutler7225]

The concealment factor is probably one reason why they're illegal but also they do a lot more damage than you'd think

[@ty9er]

@@dps2646 yet you gave no reasoning on why hes wrong lol

[@Eddythebandkid]

I remember the good old days when a new duster video would come up every week or so. Such beautiful pieces too!

[@83airgunner73]

Good idea doing this series Mike ... It's good to know the laws on all this stuff and I'm definitely going to learn a few things watching..

[@WeaponCollector]

Thanks mate, hopefully it helps people out.

[@khalidbinwaleed5072]

Great video I wish more people did basic answers

[@WeaponCollector]

Cheers mate, yeah it should help people know the laws at least and quickly (ish), lol

[@relicsrespirators1828]

1:51 Is that some kind of American cavalry sword up there?

[@WeaponCollector]

Its a Japanese type 32 otsu cavalry sabre

[@relicsrespirators1828]

@@WeaponCollector I've never seen a Japanese cavalry sword before, very interesting indeed.

[@user-in2qu1pi4q]

What would happen if you just ordered one online, could it come or would it get clocked by customs

[@WeaponCollector]

yes, hopefully you'll just get a letter saying its been confiscated, but you could have police at the door.

[@lordflashheart2678]

What about ceremonial purposes? golden and bejeweled for ceremonial beatdowns? Lol, gr8 vid mate 👍

[@WeaponCollector]

I have wanted to set up a new religion and our ceremonial carry would be KD's, lol

[@maxmccullough8548]

@@WeaponCollector In the US we have that for handguns. I say as I polish my super cobra before I head to the gas station.

[@sierraecho884]

Germany takes the same road. Almost everything is banned or restricted or illegal etc. Knuckle dusters are illegal to own in Germany as well. Here is a tipp, use a padlock instead. Padlocks are legal everywhere and you can always use it as a knuckle duster. Here you can also use a "telescopic wrench" as a legal baton. Get creative mates, don´t let you fuck by the gov.

[@simong6049]

If I get caught outside with mine I’ll get my phone out quick and say I’m making a film 😊

[@WeaponCollector]

I may have to set up theatre and start doing some plays!, Macbeth is pretty good and violent, lol.

[@simong6049]

@@WeaponCollector yer Saturday night theatre night 🤣

[@noncompliance4100]

@@WeaponCollector If I get turned over and they find my weapons stash my defence will be I'm Banquo in Mike's version of Macbeth. I'll return the favour for you buddy 😉

[@Kalergi_Plan_Accelerationist]

Oh yeah, cos banning dusters definitely will make criminals stop using them... What a joke.

[@khalidbinwaleed5072]

It’s a good job I don’t wear rings anymore lol

[@WeaponCollector]

I think there were some cases of people nearly getting done for those long 2 or 3 finger rings, but technically under the home office description rings should be legal, even big 3 or 4 fingers rings

[@SamSchofield2105]

When we’re they made illegal

[@WeaponCollector]

Last year, along with 20 other items on the offensive weapons list.

[@soskkxkxkxmmxmz]

I need a theater job 😂

[@JacksonNomad]

In theory you wouldn't even need to go that far. Just register a business with Companies House that lends out movie and theatre props (that at least gives you the paperwork to back up your defence), and you've effectively got a licence to possess illegal weapons.

[@WeaponCollector]

@@JacksonNomad Thats a great idea, i will have to look into that, i'm pretty sure thats a similar way Dave Courtney gets away with it (even being photo'd publicly with them)

[@maxmccullough8548]

@@WeaponCollector what are the requirements for a private museum or gallery in the UK, could you just display them in your shed for private appointments only?

[@lrdisco2005]

What if you fll the finger holds with hard epoxy

[@WeaponCollector]

i reckon if you did that you might be alright, after all you cant wear then then, so as long as its really secure in the holes i suspect they not take them away or arrest you, but thats just a guess.

[@lrdisco2005]

@@WeaponCollector I read through the legislation and it describes a metal or other hard material band that passes over the fingers. I wouldn't like to risk it. If all of it was encased in resin and its on a shelf, you still might be in trouble.

[@Rick_Cleland]

They'll be coming for my goldfish next.🙄

[@WeaponCollector]

They are probably banning them as we speak, lol,

[@1brytol]

In Poland we just need a gun permit to own them.

[@WeaponCollector]

Thats a good idea, pity they don't do that here.

[@1brytol]

@@WeaponCollector i would rather knuckle dusters to be legal without any permit, but it's definetly better than a total ban

[@daniels1263]

@@1brytol just go down to the local market and buy some

[@SteveWood_Commando_at_large]

As a producer of video entertainment on KZbin, you should be able to own them, as a prop for future productions :)

[@mikes9753]

Jeez thats a tragic country im living in.

[@jimmoynahan9910]

Not really they're illegal everywhere you dipshit.

[@geoffsaunderson5766]

So I suppose the same offence is in effect if you walk around with your mums carving knife in your jacket and your black and you live in south London? …no they just walk with a warning 👍

[@sak94]

Great video Mike.

[@maxmccullough8548]

I hate you had to get rid of your collection of Knucks. Literally one of the finest collections of custom pieces ...I tried to talk you into moving to the US when it came down...different username back then. I still think you should write a book about your manufacturing methods and show people what can be done with simple tools and methods, even if you would have to publish it abroad.

[@MrChriss000]

My tool trolley sits inside the front door. Oh, How I will feel vulnerable holding the claw hammer and 36" crow bar without knuckle dusters. . Never mind. Some nice real swords on the walls eh? Legal pointy RAZOR SHARP stabby arms. An Englishman's home is his castle. They may chip away to see where the resistance starts but it wont end well if they push it.

[@jeffreybarton1297]

Hi Mike, I wonder how the law stands with weapons that have spikes or projections going BETWEEN the fingers, rather than OVER them? Those Wolverine-ish designs couldn't be defined as knuckledusters, but would be equally nasty and useful :-)

[@WeaponCollector]

I have often thought that too Jeff, theres quite a few designs like that that don't enclose the fingers, but are still punching / striking implements and really by the definition as shown WOULD BE LEGAL to own at least. I suspect someone would have to go to court over them first though to see what would really happen.

[@jeffreybarton1297]

@@WeaponCollector Yes, and that's not a pleasant prospect :-) I suppose a stainless steel pen will have to do for now :-)

[@bruceowens4764]

another great video mike 👍

[@WeaponCollector]

Thanks Bruce, hopefully it helps some people out.

[@clarky4492]

I bet a karambit will now become illegal under that

[@WeaponCollector]

Good point mate, I forgot about those, yeah, technically legal still or are they?, is the ring for striking? but i have heard stories of people having them confiscated, and others where customs are not letting them through etc.

[@lyca0n535]

Don't they only encompass one finger ? Think it says multiple in the definition of a duster

[@WeaponCollector]

@@lyca0n535 it says one or more fingers, karambit is one finger as you say, the reason i suspect they would be legal is the ring on a karambit is NOT designed for punching or as they put it "designed to cause injury", as far as i know anyway.

[@chroma6947]

@@WeaponCollector Karambits are farm tools for the most part, the ring helps with not dropping the thing. Doesnt stop the police saying it is for punching, happened to me

[@lyca0n535]

@@WeaponCollector Wouldn't that make alot of large rings knuckleduster though ?

[@Saint_55]

Good video mate. Crazy laws. But unfortunately they’re there to stay. Hopefully people get recommended this video as I’d say a lot of people would probably still own brass knuckles but not even know they’re illegal

[@maxmccullough8548]

A law enacted can eventually be a law repealed or changed. Hopefully in the future with better education an exemption for collectors, and legitimate martial artists could be carved out. It's really funny how many ancient weapons on are the UK list...like stuff that never gets used in crimes statistically , I get that it dates back to the "ninja scare" but come on , everyone now sees that as ridiculous.

[@TheSummersProject]

Thanks for the video… is there any videos telling of what weapons are actually legal, if any?

[@MrSh4W]

All, even pronouns and gender neutral is now illegal to confront! UK is now woke! 🙄

[@bosshossmotorcycle385bhpwi9]

It's illegal, in England & Wales, to carry any items for the purpose of self defence. NB This does not mean you can't use items for self defence, you just can't carry them for that purpose.

[@lawborn3865]

Ah ha! All you have to do is come up with your own post apocalyptic web series! One man and his weapon collection tries to save the world!

[@theknifemaker123]

Hey man come on I am so sorry for you guys in the UK even a bottle of water is braking the law how you guys going to defend yourselves???

[@WeaponCollector]

We can still own lots of stuff, guns, knives, crossbows and much more, you can them in my videos, its all about "Intent" here, we can't carry anything to be used for self defence, but you can get round these laws.

[@jaysonhudson630]

Knuckle dusters is very dangerous not as dangerous as a knife and a gun but it can cost serious damage I actually punched someone with them before and the person mouth was bloody and after I threw a punch with it I hope to never used it again thoo not unless it's a really really serious problem I'm in and wher I'm from I don't think it's illegal once u use it for protection but u can get charge with them but these Days people jus shooting and using knives where I'm from

[@MrSh4W]

I've got a world war 2 knuckle duster, and I'm trying to see how i can make a cast of it, fk the UK laws, but it looks difficult to do due to the curves etc etc...🤔

[@erichusayn]

All I heard was that you're now a theatrical actor....

[@WeaponCollector]

I was thinking that myself Eric! I don't mind putting on a few plays every now and then!!!!

[@erichusayn]

@@WeaponCollector hahahahaha.

[@JacksonNomad]

In theory, all you would need to do is register with Companies House that you are starting a movie and theatre prop hire business, and you effectively have a licence to possess whatever illegal weapons you want.

[@CMMilitaria]

Nice video, hopefully this helps some people out!

[@MrGrantgibbs]

What about a 3d printed knuckle duster

[@WeaponCollector]

Would still be illegal to own in u.k now.

[@Captain-Electro]

Well this KZbin channel looks like a theatrical performance and I bet you have to practice all the time before you turn the camera on 😏🙃

[@WeaponCollector]

I shall have to loo into it, see how i can have proper "proof" and i may well be back in the business of collecting!

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Devil ones are lol