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.
@mryorkie11 ай бұрын
Brass knuckles saved my butt one when some immigrants tried to robbed me
@JohnnyRebLa11 ай бұрын
@@mryorkie probably about 4 or 5 of the little phuckers wasn't it.
@illnessshaw11 ай бұрын
They came in handy for me too when some drunk red necks tried to attack me for looking foreign
@stevepalenicek469011 ай бұрын
Carried for years no matter legality’s 😁 cops took a set in Nashville goin through once
@JohnnyRebLa11 ай бұрын
@@stevepalenicek4690 you know where they went? In his pocket.
@TW-SB8 ай бұрын
I never imagined a KZbin video on brass knuckles could be so well articulated and informative.
@411Outdoors8 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly my friend!
@CaughtCrazy3 ай бұрын
@TW-SB Actually me either, but it was very well done
@thaistomp11 ай бұрын
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.
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
Thanks my friend!
@Darkness-ie2yl11 ай бұрын
its interesting to see the mind of people sitting around waiting and daydreaming to harm other people
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
@@Darkness-ie2yl i’m not trying to sound harsh my friend, but with what all evil men do in this world it’s not too hard to think about it. But I wouldn’t call it daydreaming. Without defensive skills. Nowadays one stands to be in great danger. That being said they don’t have to use brass knuckles. There’s a lot of things they can use.
@thaistomp11 ай бұрын
@@Darkness-ie2yl The weak must be punished.
@thaistomp11 ай бұрын
@@411Outdoors Well said. Respect bro.
@Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr11 ай бұрын
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😊
@rdz-177611 ай бұрын
false british lads call it football, unless you're an american who lived in the uk
@Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr11 ай бұрын
@@rdz-1776 i am an American now. I was born in south east London. I live in Dallas tx now. I got in the habit of calling it soccer. I still have my shitty south london accent tho🤣
@rdz-177611 ай бұрын
@@Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr haha i get it, my parents are texan, but we live a bit farther north, although still in the south.😂
@Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr11 ай бұрын
@@rdz-1776 its freezing my ass off here right now!
@rdz-177611 ай бұрын
@@Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr oh yeah, i finally got to go to school today, and tomorrows a 2hr delay! it was like 14 degrees last night 😂
@BriqWall11 ай бұрын
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.
@bradsanders40710 ай бұрын
Yeah dude we've all been to the local fall funfest.
@BriqWall10 ай бұрын
@@bradsanders407 never heard of it.
@stevenunyabidness10 ай бұрын
@@BriqWallbest thing about Chicago, if you're the type cops go easy on they won't even take brass knuckles from you if they find them. bigger fish to fry and too much paperwork, plus, they probably already have their own.
@jakoiam10 ай бұрын
True lol but if you gotta do all that just to get knuckles then might as well carry something else if you are gonna risk getting fined or jail over it.
@cristopperhamilton-gl6jb10 ай бұрын
Before they were legal here in Texas they would sell em as paper weight, and also as belt buckles. The belt buckle designs had a small screw that was removable on one side that would be use to fixture it onto your belt buckle. If needed they pop right off. But yea, be careful.....they can kill someone. I've seen someones whose eye got knocked out.
@BlueJayWaters11 ай бұрын
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
@cristobaltorres618511 ай бұрын
Too close for missiles, I’m switching to guns…😈
@edwardshepherd527511 ай бұрын
The only guns I need are these fists!
@charlietobin872810 ай бұрын
That’s a good idea 🗡️⚔️🔪👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
@mtmadigan8210 ай бұрын
Ive got a ccw in ill. If you have one, these fall under that making them legal.
@mtmadigan8210 ай бұрын
@tranquil_ace not go to jail, or ask your mom to put them in her prison wallet?
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
I also wanted to mention that I put the state specifics in the description section.
@UgliestGrandma10 ай бұрын
Im commenting to remind myself to make a video with mine
@mcdouche26 ай бұрын
Link no workie
@oliverheaviside25396 ай бұрын
“Page not found”
@fletcherjacobs36886 ай бұрын
What they said
@johnpulwers68010 ай бұрын
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!
@waylonmccrae354610 ай бұрын
Excellent , they don't go all the way up .... worn across the first knuckles !! 🙂👍🏻
@ShannonDove-sy7ye9 ай бұрын
I guess the idea is that if you have big hands you don't need them, you can punch hard without them. It's us little guys that really need them
@johnpulwers6808 ай бұрын
@ShannonDove-sy7ye That makes sense. An airport security guard once asked me what size ring I wore. I told him 13. He said, "That's what I thought. That's what I wear. I size guys up by there hands. Yours are like canned hams."
@anthonythorp72917 ай бұрын
Yep, I have big hands and can't find a comfortable pair.
@ShannonDove-sy7ye7 ай бұрын
@@anthonythorp7291 if you got big hands, then you don't need them. That's like Mike Tyson buying some brass knuckles, why would Tyson need them
@red9man213011 ай бұрын
THis is by far the BEST video I have seen on Brass Knuckles!
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@chasecarter884811 ай бұрын
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.
@d.aardent938210 ай бұрын
When I see something about knuckle dusters I think of the tavern fight scene in Lawless and Tom Hardy's character smashes that guys throat with knuckles and the dude looks like he just died from suffocating on blood because it looked like his trachea was crushed. I guess thats something really could happen.
@Boxingbear6 ай бұрын
@@d.aardent9382damn right it can. I caved in an orbital bone with one punch and not even a full fledged shot. They are damaging big time.
@Boxingbear6 ай бұрын
The knucks rock. I'm a former boxer and ..yeah, they rock.
@ZvnNn-jl8zm4 ай бұрын
What are the characteristics of a good knuckle?
@lenwenzel744011 ай бұрын
As a Canadian thank you for telling us about plastic knuckles!!
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
Indeed! Check out “monkey knuckles”. They are Canadian based company.
@stevepalenicek469011 ай бұрын
Kids have some plastic they r ok
@andrewcarlson217811 ай бұрын
@@411Outdoorsyes thanks, i had nomidea these existed. Even though I live in Southern Canada (Washington state), we're almost as communist. I'd grab these if I couldn't carry
@ThatGuy18254511 ай бұрын
Yeahhhhh…. All I can say to you is that they’re legal to own but don’t be caught carrying them.
@andrewcarlson217811 ай бұрын
@@ThatGuy182545 same with "switchblades" I think they're still worried about us having a Rumble in the parking lot
@russkester700611 ай бұрын
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.
@ZvnNn-jl8zm4 ай бұрын
What are the characteristics of a good knuckle?
@ZvnNn-jl8zm4 ай бұрын
What are the characteristics of a good knuckle?
@kipkaercher325711 ай бұрын
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.
@keithberryman70008 ай бұрын
Just looking at those on line, need to shop in person for best fit
@nautifella11 ай бұрын
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.
@badkatrising391811 ай бұрын
Totally agree, clavicle or a medium power liver punch with dusters takes the fight right out of someone.
@red9man213011 ай бұрын
Yep! cops were taught back in the day to strike the clavecal with their night sticks as well.
@GeorgeWedel11 ай бұрын
Easiest bone to break 😈
@dwayneglover91411 ай бұрын
🤣🤣DAMM MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW THAT'S THE EZ'ES BONE 2 BREAK NUFF SAID.
@lenwenzel744010 ай бұрын
A broken clavicle always stops a fight; I hear it feels like having a heart attack. In Escrima, I was taught to go for the fangs of the snake, hands, wrists, feet, ankles, and if it is serious then there are other things to target.
@anonymoussurname11 ай бұрын
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. 👍
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
Much appreciated!🙂 welcome to the channel!
@mattdonna967711 ай бұрын
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.😊
@dermotcoughlan68469 ай бұрын
Ha! same as
@jagoffski99849 ай бұрын
Took the words right out of my mouth
@esegoldberg11 ай бұрын
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....:)
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
Thank you!🙂
@canadafree208711 ай бұрын
Police in USA were sometimes issued Blackjacks and Saps.
@shanghunter769710 ай бұрын
@@canadafree2087 Yes indeed, i have my grandfathers from the 30's who was an officer. They're wrapped in black leather over 14 1/2 inches of lead.
@Roosevelt-b2e10 ай бұрын
Brass knuckles are not self-defense it's just another way to if like more pain on somebody that you don't like. Because of somebody is a threat to you the last thing you want to do is get close and personal with them
@jamiebyrne857011 ай бұрын
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 KZbin... 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!!
@MBlacklaw11 ай бұрын
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.
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing! 🙂
@lenwenzel744010 ай бұрын
It's been my belief for some time that the way most people are taught to punch is wrong. Shotokan Karate taught me to use the largest two knuckles. The reason why I think that may be wrong so is that my second knuckle protrudes somewhat which means force is concentrated there, and there is a real risk of breaking a knuckle. Using the largest two knuckles means the force is concentrated there, and there is a risk of breaking bones. Using the first two knuckles means you have to offset the angle of your hand and wrist, and it is not in a straight line with your wrist, and arm. There is also a small risk of possibly breaking your wrist if the angle is off or not braced properly. Which means you can not use all the force you generate with a straight punch. Since then using the three smaller knuckles this has not been an issue for me. I think the way they teach to punch in Wing Chun may be a lot better.
@alexbanks711510 ай бұрын
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.
@411Outdoors10 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@AussieArmenian4 ай бұрын
Very smart advice. I lost 2 sets of My Grandfathers nunchucks, no idea they were illegal. They were very sentimental to me as he taught karate and judo to Australian's heading to war in thr pacific. It hurts to know they are gone forever.
@EnioVieiraJr10 ай бұрын
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.
@thischannelisbackon56793 ай бұрын
They are literally legal in your country. English fist
@il_nessuno4311 ай бұрын
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.
@patkearney932011 ай бұрын
I find to hide them and strike first the look of surprise is always the same.
@shanghunter769710 ай бұрын
OMG.......Just keep playing your video games 15 hrs a day. It obviously SHOWS. NO ONE is going to "run away" because of the "slide out" factor g.t.f.o.
@il_nessuno4310 ай бұрын
Clearly you're illiterate because the comment says, "ended situations before they started," not "they ran away." I don't play videogames. But you look super cool in your "I watch too many '70s kung-fu movies" pic. Thanks for the space in your awesome brain, tough guy. 👌🏼
@patkearney932010 ай бұрын
@@il_nessuno43 Come on mate you know what he means you may be better educated than the man whose grammar you catch on too but you don’t seem as intelligent.
@il_nessuno4310 ай бұрын
I guess if you're saying I'm not as intelligent as a guy who's comment consists of poor grammar, inappropriate capitalization "for emphasis," and acronyms "for effect," you're correct, I'm not that intelligent. I still appreciate the video. Cheers, mate.
@liberte.3.6.911 ай бұрын
This was awesome, some history, some knowledge, loved it.🙌
@ZvnNn-jl8zm4 ай бұрын
What are the characteristics of a good knuckle?
@awalton902411 ай бұрын
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.
@yoeyyoey893710 ай бұрын
Awalton, Which catalog did you order from if you don’t mind me asking?
@gigi930110 ай бұрын
@@yoeyyoey8937 anywhere that sells the item and lists it as a paperweight duh did you not listen to this video
@yoeyyoey893710 ай бұрын
@@gigi9301 lol I guess not. Thanks
@gigi930110 ай бұрын
@@yoeyyoey8937 Sorry didn't mean to be so harsh; just ordered some paperweights and waiting for them to arrive! I'm excited!! Can't wait to keep those papers weighted they can be so pesky
@fartholemechanic925210 ай бұрын
Lol😂
@mikekeltner429111 ай бұрын
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.
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
💯
@fredbear68849 ай бұрын
No doubt Im getting old..... But my gun fu skills are on point.
@traceycolbert36358 ай бұрын
Situational awareness is a huge asset.
@JazzyJay7167 ай бұрын
100% smarter approach
@ToxicMasculinity-t5q7 ай бұрын
You are a wise man Sir.
@johnnyyukon788711 ай бұрын
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
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
Cheers my friend!
@gregsettle972511 ай бұрын
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.
@montebrown952811 ай бұрын
Good information as always. Keep up the good work.
@Marconius-SPQR10 ай бұрын
Bud K offers a variety
@horvathsogranfume65810 ай бұрын
get a gun bro... are you kidding?
@thischannelisbackon56793 ай бұрын
Gun/knife shows and outdoor flea markets
@michaelthoele162510 ай бұрын
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. 👍
@cripplers810 ай бұрын
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.
@arlaabrell865810 ай бұрын
those sap gloves are nice.
@TheZynMan9 ай бұрын
Effective. For my money I'll avoid lead dust entirely, but if it works it works
@elmanitasdeplomo8 ай бұрын
Lead shot more likely.
@Boxingbear6 ай бұрын
Yes they make those for security personnel. Lead shot.
@chuckburroughs642711 ай бұрын
Both of my knuckles are pre-1900 cast steel models. It's very easy to make kydex quick draw holsters for knuckles.
@r3ptile58411 ай бұрын
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.
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
Definitely 💯
@r3ptile58411 ай бұрын
@@411Outdoors pnw_toast_co make some AWESOME collector and edc models.
@kenofken945811 ай бұрын
I wonder if anyone makes them out of tungsten?
@joshmajor866210 ай бұрын
@@kenofken9458too heavy!!! Lol
@stanleyshults642710 ай бұрын
Plastic wrapped with parachord ,if wrap,wrapped, correctly u can adjust 2 ur hand size for fit,round fife 2 trim out for fingers,of sharp edges,oh yeah fills grt then!!! Also 2 ft of 1/8 th in parachord,with a 5/8 nut works grt no law on this,think about it ,Folks,,what ,r,they gonna charge u for!!!???,,,used as a whip ,it hurts like hell,he'll, it on 5/8 plywood look at dents >t makes!!!!
@unclefester603311 ай бұрын
They are good to keep under your winter gloves as no one would suspect you have them🤔
@philippicphilodox88811 ай бұрын
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...
@backagain521611 ай бұрын
You even have to watch how you post things on KZbin. Swearing and threatening I agree should be banned but even vague references are deleted. Times are changing, no question.
@jrvane1110 ай бұрын
@@backagain5216 ...the extreme wussification of America, sadly.
@donkeyballs33077 ай бұрын
A roll of quarters will break your fingers ,u have to use dimes if u wanna do it properly
@oliverheaviside25396 ай бұрын
Quarters and heavy, pig skin work gloves.
@Ewok00911 ай бұрын
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
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard! Thank you!🙂
@Thoringald7711 ай бұрын
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.
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@Thoringald7711 ай бұрын
@@411Outdoors happy to help 👍
@Thoringald7711 ай бұрын
@@411Outdoors at least carrying the d ring can be explained away to an officer in most cases. I just tell them I use it to gather and carry multiple grocery bags in a hand without them cutting into my fingers and that usually satisfies them.
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
@@Thoringald77 most excellent 🫡
@robertwillis406111 ай бұрын
@@Thoringald77Similar to that I carry a Baseball bat, catchers glove & 2 dirty tennis balls in the trunk of the car. My son, our dog and I, use them in the park. Police can't do anything unless I actually use it.
@TheProdigalSon_7776 ай бұрын
hey brother i greatly appreciate your time, and the knowledge....
@davidguymon167311 ай бұрын
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.
@lenwenzel744010 ай бұрын
Spiked or bladed knuckles even if plastic, etc., are illegal in Canada. I just checked our criminal code on the government website.
@davidguymon167310 ай бұрын
@@lenwenzel7440 , then I'm glad I don't live in communist Canada. My spiked ones are made out of aluminum.
@lenwenzel744010 ай бұрын
@@davidguymon1673 Hi David, yeah I get you. A lot of us here in China of the North (Canada), a big "F" You to Turdeau by the way, are coming to feel that way. I fell in love with Monkey Knuckles spiked knuckles when I saw them. Then I visited the Canadian Government's website and did some reading. Spiked, or bladed knuckles even if not metal are illegal. Sigh, I changed my order. I guess the logic is that they are designed with the intent to injure. Well Yes, I hope so. If some asshat comes at me at me I will take what advantage I may.
@danlam99069 ай бұрын
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.
@DLYChicago11 ай бұрын
Brass knuckles were also common in WW1 for close quarter fighting in the trenches.
@jessejohnson964711 ай бұрын
And trench knives. Holy moly!
@shanghunter769710 ай бұрын
@@jessejohnson9647 They're nasty !!
@cripplers810 ай бұрын
Also in WW2 paratroopers had em too
@LilAbum7429 ай бұрын
😮 I think they were made from iron back in WW1! I THINK 🤔 saw them in a war film and he managed to kill a guy with them punching him to death 💀
@ulvesparker8 ай бұрын
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.
@TommyByers-w6k11 ай бұрын
Great. Really enjoyed. Great education. Great training. 👍 watch all
@torringtonstonekeeper9 ай бұрын
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
@blackbird56349 ай бұрын
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.
@russbilzing53486 ай бұрын
I have found that in an emergency, where they are outlawed, you cannot do much better than to have a railroad spike to fall back on. A few minutes trial will show enough good reason, there. On my parang, I prefer to use part of a steel bicycle ring gear from pommel to guard as knucks and emergency saw.
@Pop_Shepski10 ай бұрын
Because of your video, I learned about plastic knuckle legality in Canada and just ordered a pair for 32.00 CAD.
@411Outdoors10 ай бұрын
Just a heads up, I’ve learned this since the video. You can own them, but they won’t allow you to carry them. I guess they’re saying you can have them in the home. State laws are always being updated anyway so it’s good to keep a check on them. Thank you for watching!
@Pop_Shepski10 ай бұрын
@@411Outdoors there’s a lot of things were “not allowed to do” here 🤓
@HorsepowerHeaven9 ай бұрын
Which ones did you buy? I’m also in Canada
@Pop_Shepski9 ай бұрын
@@HorsepowerHeaven monkey
@plastic90007 ай бұрын
@@Pop_Shepski Canada believes all their citizens need babysitting - while of course importing millions of hostile foreigners non-stop.
@dr.skulhamr322010 ай бұрын
Nicely done video with clear diction and a coherent format. Or, you did one helluva job man!
@411Outdoors10 ай бұрын
Much appreciated!
@milesrost667411 ай бұрын
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
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@freegee350311 ай бұрын
Thank You for sharing and I am glad you are still here to do so. The system is more than broken, it's literally a scam to increase the wealth of those who run it, Know that ANY charge they bring against you is NOT filed under oath by one authorized to administer oaths. A filing under oath is a 4th Amendment protection and a right of the people to demand but they skirt around it and deceive you to waive that right. Because of this the charges can get dismissed. No attorney required.
@Jade-hx6pn11 ай бұрын
Was Red Squirrel hurt real bad from getting hit? ER visit?
@collinholdfield389411 ай бұрын
You hit him in the back of his head and broke his orbital bone?
@milesrost667411 ай бұрын
Learn to read. "smashed one guy in the right rear side of his head as he was kicking Red Squirrel." I was hit in the back of the head area with a cue. LEARN TO READ@@collinholdfield3894
@tejastiger618 ай бұрын
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.
@patwaters348611 ай бұрын
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.
@simpletruth997711 ай бұрын
My sister bought an antique dresser at a thrift store. I was taking the drawers out to move it. There was a set of metal knuckles under the drawers. They look really old.
@PlayingInVestapol11 ай бұрын
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.
@rumpleforeskin506410 ай бұрын
Great vid. I have a few but my favorite is an iron or cast iron one my dad found near a coal mine in SW Pennsylvania. It is black and rusted heavy corrosion and the one side that rest in rhe palm was broken off long before he came across it. I t is something i ll die with
@thomashenshallhydraxis10 ай бұрын
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.
@Lawrence6410 ай бұрын
I just subbed ...love the format ...small videos, concise and informative. Thanks for sharing about these options.
@411Outdoors10 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@WiIdbiII11 ай бұрын
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.
@jimmycannon805710 ай бұрын
Iron workers are beast
@miamiman19610 ай бұрын
Back when men were tough. Now men get manicures, pedicures and facials. Very sad.
@speculizer197110 ай бұрын
@@miamiman196Sad isn’t it…..
@murrijuana284210 ай бұрын
A tough life is a miserable life. It's a sad world where people feel the need to hurt others.
@josephdugal453310 ай бұрын
@@murrijuana2842Thankfully, with preparation and tools we can stop those people who feel the need to hurt us.
@reidmurray44769 ай бұрын
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.
@keithberryman70008 ай бұрын
Just walked in local court house w my little auto knife I've carried for 10yr. handed it to Sheriff at metal detection walk through , he just handed it back on way out!😉
@zdravkostankov25511 ай бұрын
Knuck,knuck on the heaven door 😅😮😊 Happy new year my friend ❤
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
Happy new year!!
@_itsallahoax7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I've never used them, but bought some as a gift. Subbed, and I'll direct them to your channel.
@411Outdoors7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@benzielke714911 ай бұрын
I have a pair made in the 1890's. Still just as useable as the day they were made.
@xenoaltrax48510 ай бұрын
One modification I do with some of my knuckles is to have an extended palm rest so that it allows the knuckles to rest right up against the fleshy back of my palm when holding them "all the way up/the wrong way". This way the modded knuckles are like direct extensions of my hand's actual knuckles and any force exerted on the brass knuckles is transferred through the extended palm rest directly in line to my palm and wrist (just like how when doing a bench press in the gym the force is transferred directly to the palm and in line to the wrist). These modded knuckles allow me to punch normally just like I would unarmed since the extended palm rest allows the knuckles to be worn "all the way up" without any risk of injuring my hand.
@BladeObssession11 ай бұрын
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
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
👍💯
@RDDPro10 ай бұрын
Cheers for the intel wnd and review! Top notch
@JamesBond-py8xs10 ай бұрын
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
@buckleymordecai960511 ай бұрын
Another very good vid.! Great editing, excellent voice, perfect diction and delivery. I'll order a set this week!
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@brianmabin594711 ай бұрын
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.
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@tvv9116 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed your commentary, alot of really good information.
@411Outdoors6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@prestonbrown577111 ай бұрын
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
@kenofken945811 ай бұрын
That's one thing I don't miss about that decade. It seemed like then more than today, guys would jump you just for something to do.
@huansitoaguilar94059 ай бұрын
The dusters I got use to be belt buckles { steel } , one looks very civil war classic the other has a slight curve from the pointing finger to the pinky with decorative fake [ plastic ] cristals ; the one with plastic cristals I can took deep into the fist & the other one like you said behind the second to last joints of the fingers . Very informative video , thanks
@Tony_Xie11 ай бұрын
👍 Great video as always!
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@northerniltree6 ай бұрын
Very interesting video. What are brass knuckles made from?
@411Outdoors6 ай бұрын
High quality brass
@cornejo193110 ай бұрын
I got hit by a pair of brass knuckles when I was in my 20's and lemme tell you it's an experience I wish I would've never had ...
@ZvnNn-jl8zm4 ай бұрын
What are the characteristics of a good knuckle?
@reddiver729310 ай бұрын
Fascinating video! Thank you.
@oldcop1811 ай бұрын
Unless you know how to fight brass knuckles are not likely to help you much.
@shawntailor548511 ай бұрын
I dissuaded an attack once with a brass drift I happened to be working on my 69 with once . Neighbor threw his ladie through the window and the was gonna go for me . I got a lucky block with it on his knuckles,tapped him on the melon and he rethought things, as he stumbled off down the alley the Po showed up and I was back to my baby while the wife help the nabe girl debloodifie.
@seanmeehan-js5kh11 ай бұрын
Bullshit
@dlzoso7411 ай бұрын
Yeah get hit with them even on a lucky punch dumbass
@HarveyWallbanger-ho2cq11 ай бұрын
I was just thinkin that
@chasecarter884811 ай бұрын
You've never been hit with them. If you had, you'd know how you sound right now.
@TUCOtheratt11 ай бұрын
Interesting video. I had not thought of the non brass loop hole before
@prestonbrown577111 ай бұрын
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
@joeystaples686911 ай бұрын
Curious at what you thought about the Viper Tec OTF knuckle knife?
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
I need to check that out👍
@michel535510 ай бұрын
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! 🤨
@expressarch6 ай бұрын
Great video, but Page Not Found on your State Specific link.
@411Outdoors6 ай бұрын
Oh no, let me try that again. Try www.edcweapon.com.
@syby111211 ай бұрын
They are legal in texas. Seems like a great tool these days,especially for elderly gentlemen.
@thischannelisbackon56793 ай бұрын
Especially so. Bad eye sight, a little hand tremors and a pistol can become an issue for bystanders. Plus, nobody is dumb enough to try to rip a set of knucks off your hand but people will reach for your drawn gun.
@Freeeeeeeedoooooooom8 ай бұрын
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.
@411Outdoors8 ай бұрын
Anytime!
@richardhenry196911 ай бұрын
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.
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@Dakenlacombe86577 ай бұрын
Great video man, always fun to edumicate myself on important facts and history I admire
@John..1811 ай бұрын
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,, 😭
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
So true 💯
@tristanmorgan85211 ай бұрын
Fun fact in the uk we can't have anything to defend ourselves even in our own homes. Someone breaks in and you use anything against them and your in the cells
@John..1811 ай бұрын
@@tristanmorgan852 Not if they don't find the body,, 🤣🤣
@georgelstuart11 ай бұрын
UK self defense law sucks
@bobmdvm9 ай бұрын
UK are communists. It’s such a shame because there are great people there. Look at London . Over run by 3rd world socialists.
@Knight_Raider_11 ай бұрын
I carry wooden knuckles made of kamagong 'iron wood' from the Philippines. Have used it a few times and did the job.
@marynieves71119 ай бұрын
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.
@ShaneMclane-PrivateEye7 ай бұрын
I went to hit the subscribe button only to find out I am already subscribed. Excellent video, thank you.
@411Outdoors7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@funandgames784711 ай бұрын
A Bic lighter in hand works well it's like a roll of dimes and no illegal. And one more thing FJB 🧂🇺🇸
@estebanvaldez36326 ай бұрын
Convicted Felon tRump/Putin 20 - 24-years in prison!
@Havagood18 ай бұрын
I ❤ knucks!!As a small person I have to level the playing field
@sagafoo6 ай бұрын
Excellent. Thank you for sharing.
@seang.82911 ай бұрын
I've been a Harley Mechanic since I was 18. I'm up to number 55 and I've had one hell of a ride so far. From hangin with Hells Angeles to working on the Governors bike it's been, well let's just say very interesting. Never a dull day. On that note I've been carrying a pair of aluminum knucks in my back pocket for most of those years. Never had to use em but it's nice to know they're there. I liked your video and I'm glad I found your content. Would love to hear the other things you said no mention of about the knuckles. Keep us posted 😎
@DennisWatson-e3t11 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the hell out of your video
@hippie69437 ай бұрын
I have a pair made of cast aluminum, they're not heavy but used properly, will keep from breaking your hand. They are legal in FL with a CWP.
@tracypartin740811 ай бұрын
Found some brass knuckles at work. I keep them on a shelf with the knives I can’t afford but keep buying. Hopefully I want need to use them in a confrontation I don’t need to be in. I remember your last few videos. 😊
@Roosevelt-b2e10 ай бұрын
If you could fight in the first place why would you need brass knuckles
@COMB0RICO6 ай бұрын
Fascinating! Thank you from Texas.
@WodnikJarek11 ай бұрын
Hi, I looked into the webpage and I see on one picture the "bottle opener" is put on the model finger like a ring (near the palm, not between 1st and 2nd joint). Maybe the photographer did not see this YT clip? :)
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
Haha and it may be a tad different with one knuckle
@kravenofspider11 ай бұрын
Very informative thank you. Perhaps saps are on the list of weapons to cover someday.
@411Outdoors11 ай бұрын
That’s confirmation right there my friend. I just received some in the mail from a subscriber the other day. Thanks so much.
@jedi993511 ай бұрын
When I was younger and punk rock a few of my friends and I carried them. But what we did was wear them and have a friend drive a car slowly, and we would drag them in the ground so it made the edges all rough so when you hit someone it not only would hurt but would also cut them up badly!
@Barrythebomb11 ай бұрын
Nice video didn't know about lower knuckle holding technique.
@ThundersMcCoy11 ай бұрын
I've always been a big fan of the knucks. I have been carrying them since I was 14. Growing up in NYC in the 70's/80's You had your 007 and your brass knuckels.
@bigtime47411 ай бұрын
Bought a belt buckle, never needed them, but just the sight of pulling out of the pocket stopped a nasty situation.
@bigtime47411 ай бұрын
A bar of LAVA soap in a tube sock. A clean end to a quick fight.!