By Buy Brass Knuckles Team. Updated September 12, 2026. Every pick was in stock at the listed price when this was updated.
Under $15 covers most of the category: steel dusters at $7 to $14, alloy buckles and paperweights at $7 to $9, and one solid brass piece at about $9. This ranks everything under $15 by orders. Browse the brass knuckles collection.
Quick comparison
How we ranked these
Every product on buybrassknuckles.com carries a 30-day order score recalculated daily from real orders across our store network. The picks below are the in-stock items with the highest score on the day of the last update, in that order, and each one is checked against its listed specifications. This is not a hands-on torture test and nothing here is sponsored; it is what buyers chose with their own money, explained.
Knuckles under $15
1. Industrial Cipher Steampunk Knuckle Duster - Black Steel
A steel handle adds weight and rigidity; it is the heaviest option in this group.
Listed dimensions: 11.3 ounces.
The Steam Punk finish is a handle graphic; the knife underneath is the same as the plain model in this size, so nothing is given up for the look.
| Price | about $11.99 |
|---|---|
| Material | Steel |
| Weight | 11.3 oz |
| Theme | Steam Punk |
| Color | Black |
Best for: a first purchase or a spare.
2. Industrial Force Heavy-Duty Knuckle Duster - Black Steel
A steel handle adds weight and rigidity; it is the heaviest option in this group.
Listed dimensions: 11 ounces.
| Price | about $13.99 |
|---|---|
| Material | Steel |
| Weight | 11 oz |
| Color | Black |
Best for: a first purchase or a spare.
3. Blackout Monolith Four-Ring Knuckle Paperweight - Matte Black
Listed simply as metal, which in this category means a zinc or aluminum alloy: lighter than brass or steel, and priced as a display or novelty piece.
| Price | about $7.99 |
|---|---|
| Material | Metal |
| Color | Black |
Best for: a first purchase or a spare.
4. Prism Arc Belt Buckle Impact Knuckles - Rainbow Titanium
Listed simply as metal, which in this category means a zinc or aluminum alloy: lighter than brass or steel, and priced as a display or novelty piece.
The Rainbow finish is a handle graphic; the knife underneath is the same as the plain model in this size, so nothing is given up for the look.
| Price | about $8.99 |
|---|---|
| Material | Metal |
| Theme | Rainbow |
| Color | Rainbow |
Best for: a first purchase or a spare.
5. Monolith Control Belt Buckle Duster - Gold Finish
Listed simply as metal, which in this category means a zinc or aluminum alloy: lighter than brass or steel, and priced as a display or novelty piece.
| Price | about $8.99 |
|---|---|
| Material | Metal |
| Color | Gold |
Best for: a first purchase or a spare.
6. Vigilante Batwing Dual-Edge Knuckle Knife - Chrome Steel
A steel handle adds weight and rigidity; it is the heaviest option in this group.
The Batman finish is a handle graphic; the knife underneath is the same as the plain model in this size, so nothing is given up for the look.
| Price | about $12.99 |
|---|---|
| Material | Steel |
| Theme | Batman |
| Color | Chrome |
Best for: a first purchase or a spare.
7. Monolith Half-Inch Buckle Knuckle Duster - Silver
Listed simply as metal, which in this category means a zinc or aluminum alloy: lighter than brass or steel, and priced as a display or novelty piece.
| Price | about $7.99 |
|---|---|
| Material | Metal |
| Color | Silver |
Best for: a first purchase or a spare.
8. Liberty Signal Patriot Knuckle - US Flag
Listed simply as metal, which in this category means a zinc or aluminum alloy: lighter than brass or steel, and priced as a display or novelty piece.
Listed dimensions: 6.28 ounces.
The USA Flag finish is a handle graphic; the knife underneath is the same as the plain model in this size, so nothing is given up for the look.
| Price | about $8.99 |
|---|---|
| Material | Metal |
| Weight | 6.28 oz |
| Theme | USA Flag |
| Color | Red, White, Blue |
Best for: a first purchase or a spare.
9. Skull Relic Heritage Knuckle Grip - Antique Brass
This is solid brass, the original material: heavy, corrosion-resistant, and it darkens to a patina with handling. Collectors pay the premium for the weight and the color.
The Skull finish is a handle graphic; the knife underneath is the same as the plain model in this size, so nothing is given up for the look.
| Price | about $10.99 |
|---|---|
| Material | Brass |
| Theme | Skull |
| Color | Antique Brass |
Best for: a first purchase or a spare.
10. Rose Shield Compact Grip Brass Knuckles - Pink Steel
A steel handle adds weight and rigidity; it is the heaviest option in this group.
| Price | about $6.99 |
|---|---|
| Material | Steel |
| Color | Pink |
Best for: a first purchase or a spare.
11. Tactical GripMaster Cord-Wrapped Brass Knuckles - Silver
Listed simply as metal, which in this category means a zinc or aluminum alloy: lighter than brass or steel, and priced as a display or novelty piece.
Listed dimensions: 5.5 ounces.
| Price | about $8.99 |
|---|---|
| Material | Metal |
| Weight | 5.5 oz |
| Color | Silver |
Best for: a first purchase or a spare.
12. Cupcake Carnival Display-Ready Brass Knuckles - Pink Sprinkles
Listed simply as metal, which in this category means a zinc or aluminum alloy: lighter than brass or steel, and priced as a display or novelty piece.
Listed dimensions: 6.28 ounces.
The Cupcake finish is a handle graphic; the knife underneath is the same as the plain model in this size, so nothing is given up for the look.
| Price | about $8.99 |
|---|---|
| Material | Metal |
| Weight | 6.28 oz |
| Theme | Cupcake |
| Color | Pink |
Best for: a first purchase or a spare.
13. Vigilante Wing Dual-Blade Knuckle Knife - Midnight Black
The Batman finish is a handle graphic; the knife underneath is the same as the plain model in this size, so nothing is given up for the look.
| Price | about $12.99 |
|---|---|
| Theme | Batman |
| Color | Black |
Best for: a first purchase or a spare.
14. Violet Forge Compact Four-Ring Steel Knuckles - Purple
A steel handle adds weight and rigidity; it is the heaviest option in this group.
| Price | about $6.99 |
|---|---|
| Material | Steel |
| Color | Purple |
Best for: a first purchase or a spare.
What the price buys
Under $10: alloy buckles and paperweights in every finish, compact steel frames, and one black-finished solid brass piece. $10 to $14: full-weight black steel dusters, the best value for weight. Above $15: mirror solid brass and the XL frame.
Knuckles are regulated very differently from state to state and city to city, including possession, and are sold here as paperweights and collectibles. This page is not legal advice; read the state-by-state brass knuckles guide on Self Defense Supply, which cites the statutes, before ordering.
Frequently asked questions
What are the cheapest brass knuckles?
About $7 for an alloy paperweight or a compact steel frame.
Can I get real brass under $15?
One piece: the wide-frame Comfort knuckles in black-finished solid brass, about $9.
Best knuckles under $15 for weight?
The Industrial Cipher black steel duster at about $12.
Prices are buybrassknuckles.com prices at the time of writing and change with stock.