Talk:Brass knuckles

message: Might be a good idea to collect the mentioning in literature.
Terry Pratchett is referring to them a lot.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.233.92.234 (talk) 23:32, 27 December 2015 (UTC)
replies: text: Brass knuckles can be legally purchased by 16+ youths with an authorisation from their parents in France, and without authorisation for 18+ individuals. Apparently they are sold as self-defense weapons.--91.177.229.99 (talk) 13:23, 7 September 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: Untitled

message: The desription of the Bagh nakh is innacurate. While it is popularly portrayed as being used outside the fist, it is actually used in an open-handed slapping motion. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 75.69.118.1 (talk) 01:56, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Innacuracy 

message: "In most countries, the possession, let alone use, of brass knuckles is illegal. Recently, brass knuckles have been sold on the Internet and in regular shops as novelties, although whether or not they are used as novelties is open to debate." Possession is a hard law once enacted in regards to enforcement. Actually I am looking for help in regards to this. have heard old stories when younger (today the term might be urban legend), that the laws consider something above a certain weight in hand/ on fingers if involved in a fight would result in a legal carge regarding illegal weapon. The statement stated wieght limit was 100 grams, and some university class rights are only slightly smaller than this limit. Also as a American, such a law if it exist would be more a local law, only a state or local/(county or city) law These would be a long list from above.
Wfoj2 (talk) 02:04, 3 July 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: The section really needs some work.  The switchblade article has a very well done section in that regard.  We could pattern this articles section accordingly. Surv1v4l1st (Talk|Contribs) 17:31, 11 March 2009 (UTC)

text: I also took issue with the legality section, particularly the "In the USA all arms are constitutionally legal in all states" segment, being that it is at least misleading and at worst completely inaccurate.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.49.101.128 (talk) 04:04, 8 July 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Size & Legality 

message: 168.103.91.113 (talk) 20:00, 31 December 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  their danger is exaggerated 

message: Are they really referred to as such? It just sounds so...stupid, I guess.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.95.247.110 (talk) 01:02, 8 January 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Knucks...? 

message: All of the "citation needed" and "original research?" tags make the article WORSE, not better. Yeah, some of that stuff should be cited; but if you're tagging it just because you can, even though it doesn't help the article, then you're going against the spirit of the law. It's called Wiki-lawyering. WP:WL (example #2). Tragic romance (talk) 11:57, 21 March 2009 (UTC)
replies: text: Um, they do need to be cited, I wasn't tagging them because I "could."  If people think they make the article worse, the correct response is to find something to support those statements, not to complain about it. rʨanaɢ talk/contribs 13:46, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

text: As for "making the article worse".... what makes an article bad is people writing a bunch of junk without citing any sources.  Don't shoot the messenger here; I'm not the one who wrote a bad article to begin with. rʨanaɢ talk/contribs 13:48, 21 March 2009 (UTC)
replies: text: Do we *really* need a "researched source" to tell us that spikes can tear skin and shred tissue?  Are you freakin' serious?  Maybe we should cite for "original research" to determine if cats actually tear up curtains, if dogs actually bark, if rain will get you wet...  You see where I'm going with this?  It's common knowledge that a sharp spike punched or sliced into you will tear your skin, you don't need to cite very sentence just because you can.  Good grief.  Also, if you need "to find something to support these statements", get me some spiked knuckles and I'll show you how they work, sound good?  Seriously, do you really need "original research" for that?  It's common knowledge and sense, don't be a tool about it.  Again, do you also need to cite a page and have them present a scientific study showing that dogs bark before they're allowed to present that information on Wikipedia?  Give me a break.  72.161.72.92 (talk) 07:17, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
replies: text: Actually, your use of the knuckle-duster on someone's face would be regarded as 'original research' and therefore inadmissible. Nicander (talk) 09:42, 8 October 2010 (UTC)
thread_title: "Citation needed"

message: I left a reference here to brass knuckle sightings on designers from Chanel to Forever 21 and Wikipedia removed the link as spam and asked me to make a case for the reference here on the talk forums.
I think it's a pretty clear fit so I don't have a lot to say. 
Wikipedia regularly references where entries fit in pop culture. I see no reason not to mention this interesting tie. Brass knuckles as a fashion statement, lame or cool, is relevant and was a massive trend in jewelry when I posted the link and reference. 
I recommend they add back what I originally did myself:
Brass knuckles have been used in fashion, influencing designers such as Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel and Forever 21.
Brass knuckle rings for spring 2010
http://www.thedailytruffle.com/2010/06/brass-knuckle-rings-for-spring-2010/  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.144.98.89 (talk) 00:44, 1 October 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Brass Knuckles in Fashion 

message: The article states that knuckle dusters are 'illegal' in the UK. I'm not a legal expert, but I'm pretty sure that they fall under the various (very sweeping) Offensive Weapons acts, which make it an offence to possess practically anything which can be used as an offensive weapon in a public place. I'm sure I've seen them on sale in specialist shops. People have been successfully prosecuted for carrying things like screwdrivers under this legislation, and screwdrivers certainly aren't 'illegal'. Can an expert editor clarify this? --Ef80 (talk) 11:24, 19 January 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Legality in the UK 

message: Brass knuckles or at least a early concept of it have been used in India long before the 19th century.
http://www.grapplearts.com/Ancient-Vale-Tudo.html  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.163.207.31 (talk) 01:00, 14 April 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Clarification 

message: If someone could provide imagery of the "knuckle knives" or the "death's head" brass knuckles described, it would be appreciated.  I'd conduct a search myself, except that the computers I'm limited to using have restrictions that prevent me from doing so.  Appreciate the assist.  JRodriguez1974 (talk) 12:00, 6 December 2014 (UTC)
thread_title:  Imagery 

message: That is plain wrong. Read the French translated version of this page. They have always been legal, and now wholly unrestricted.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 141.134.220.119 (talk) 17:31, 5 December 2015 (UTC)
thread_title:  Claimed illegality in France for over 20 years 

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message: Could we add "United Airlines amenity" as an alias?  It seems appropriate. :P  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 131.247.135.145 (talk) 17:30, 19 May 2017 (UTC)
thread_title:  Alias 

message: Hello, how would one go about adding a list format to show the states that brass knuckles are legal or legal with permit? PaducahKing (talk)  — Preceding undated comment added 06:11, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  List of States approved in USA 

message: “…preserve and concentrate a  punch's force…” “Punch’s” cannot be used here as a punch is a striking blow with the fist, and when using brass knuckles you do not strike with the fist, you strike with the brass knuckles. 2600:8805:704:8900:A4C7:5680:5748:F056 (talk) 08:26, 12 March 2023 (UTC)
thread_title:  “Punch” Inaccuracy