I requested these pictures because I thought it would be interesting to show others the process.
First the materials are sourced, in this case a solid 22mm Aluminium plate or sheet, the design is then drawn onto the metal using either a marker pen or scratched onto the metal using an awl.
The maker then drills holes in and around the drawn on knuckle duster shape, then using a hammer and flat head screwdriver or chisel the maker hammers between the drill holes to punch out the rough shape (not shown).
Then using various files the metal is filed and shaped until it resembles the rough shape of the knuckle duster, at this stage the edges are still very rough, a small round file is used to round over the edges and make it comfortable.
All that is required now is for the maker to sand the edges smooth using various sandpapers going from rough to smooth, it is then rubbed over with wire wool and then polished with Brasso.
As you can see from the many entries in this blog this technique produces very nice custom made Brass Knuckles / Knuckle Dusters, using this method it takes the maker about 4-6 hours to produce one Knuckle Duster, however each design may take a longer or shorter time depending the design, materials and thickness. some materials can range from 6mm - 25mm, the materials that can be used range from Metals - Aluminium, Brass, Steel, Copper, to materials like Wood and Plastics, I have seen ones made from Oak, Walnut, Beech, and plywood, as well as Acrylic plastic and Chopping Board Plastic, even Stone and Antler can be used.
I hope you enjoyed this topic, if I can get some more "Making Of" pics I will do more of this type of entry.
(Remember this is NOT a tutorial, so I cannot help with any more details other than that which is included in the pictures and blog itself)
Please feel free to leave a comment letting me know what you think! Thanks.
Also Known as - Бокс (оръжие), Puny americà, Boxer (zbraň), Dyrnau haearn, Knojern, Schlagring, Puño de acero, Puño Americano, Altzairuzko ukabila, Nyrkkirauta, Tirapugni, ナックルダスター, Kastete, Kastet, Buku lima, Boksbeugel, Knokejern, Soco-inglês, Кастет, Boksar (orožje), Knogjärn, Muşta, 鐵蓮花, Knuckle dusters, knuckles,Brass Knuckles, Brass Knucks, Poing Americain, sell, for sale, trade, swap, selling,
If you are looking for an object which can be used for both; a fashion statement and a fighting tool; then, you ought to be looking for the knuckle duster. The knuckle duster is a one-piece metal object which has been specifically designed in a way to fit in your hands while enveloping the fingers at the point where the lower knuckles are.
ReplyDeleteBrass Knuckles, also known as a knuckle duster, is a weapon which enhances the force behind a punch. It strengthens the punch and makes sure it causes a severe damage. Brass knuckles are worn around the knuckles of a hand.
ReplyDeleteThe real brass knuckles are those which are made up of metals and are quite strong and sturdy. They are capable of inflicting a great deal of damage to the victim and the results of using the real brass knuckles against someone include concussions, broken bones, bleeding, cuts, minor injuries i.e. bruises, swelling and even death.
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