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Knuckleduster

A Micronesian knuckleduster I obtained a few years ago from either Truk [now Chuuk] or Pohnpei.

The body is about 255mm long [10 inches] and carved from wood. Not sure about the spikes.  Not metal, maybe fish teeth.


A modern reproduction of a nasty close quarters weapon.
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