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Brothers & Sisters of Brass,
PaladinX13,
Consider the physics of the question.
A fist dissipates energy across a greater area.
Equals less impact.
A knuckle blow reduces the striking area for more impact.
A single finger "poke" concentrates the greatest amount of force in the smallest area.
Therefore, less area, greater density of striking potential without the risk of personal injury.
The tightening of the fist is akin to the F.B.I. training of the late-60's concentrating the muscles into their most intense mass density. Additionally a "weak grip" with the knuckles can hurt your wrist from the imbalance of torque and other variables.
Other techniques and tools are: Kubotans, pens, eyeglass holders, slide rules, pocket calculators, keys, chopsticks or a roll of quarters. Remember, however, that you're placing your flesh and bones between the mass and the point of impact.
Sap-gloves are still available through various distributors and alternative sources. As are: coshes, saps, slaps...And, oh yes, "brass paperweights".
There are book available on the subject. Contact Paladin Press or other sources.
Regards,
Lance Gothic
Shibumi
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