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Richardson, who is in federal custody, was originally charged with a felony count of criminal threats, a felony count of possessing brass knuckles, a count of possessing a dirk or dagger, all felonies, and a misdemeanor count of possession of a large-capacity magazine.—City News Service, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026 Some stores sell electronics equipment, beach gear and brass knuckles.—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 Self-defense items such as mace, kitty claws, or brass knuckles will be detected and surely require additional screening.—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026 The weapons allegedly included knives and brass knuckles.—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brass knuckles