Star Wars RPG Equipment - Melee Weapon - Brass Knuckles

Equipment for the Star Wars Games

Brass Knuckles - Overview

Also known as Knuckle Dusters.

Age of Rebellion Notes

Known colloquially as “knuckle dusters” in many locations, brass knuckles are little more than a set of thick metal rings worn on the fingers and welded to a horizontal bar held in the fist. They are the smallest, simplest, and easiest to conceal type of brawl weapon. Among the more civilized places of the galaxy, brass knuckles are looked down upon as the weapons of petty criminals, bounty hunters, and other undesirables. In fact, their possession or use is severely restricted or outright banned on many worlds. Due to their small size, brass knuckles are quite easy to conceal in a pocket, pouch, or compartment in easy reach until they’re needed.

Edge of the Empire Notes

Dirty fighters and those looking to protect their fists from the tough hides of certain alien species rely on metallic knuckles, gauntlets, or other hand or limb coverings. Hoodlums on some worlds refer to them as “negotiation enhancers.”

Another great advantage of brass knuckles is their ability to be concealed in a pocket or other compartment until they’re needed.

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