My brother broke a finger pounding on a thief, so I bought him a pair to keep in his shop. The wide-top knuckles are an excellent product for an excellent price:
Just want something to go in the pocket, that I can use while wearing gloves, since these days I mostly go about in suit, long topcoat and gloves. So, the blackjack is probably a better option, since it would be a pain to take off the nice gloves and put on the working gloves.
Try http://www.shomer-tec.com. They have two weights depending on the need. They'll last a lifetime. They also have a nifty sap cap. Look under impact weapons
Got me a 14oz blackjack from ShomerTech the other day. Well-made, sturdy motherfucker. Gonna order an 8oz for my gf, she really liked it. Haven't had a chance to use it, probably wouldn't post it if I did. Price was about $15 and they shipped it priority mail, so it only took a coupla days.
Perfectly legal weapon:
I suspect many of you know this one.
Get a newspaper or magazine. Roll it up real tight. Try a sidehand blow to a cement wall (it'll go right through the drywall in your house.) This will give you an idea of the lead pipe quality of a blow from the gadget.
Should you be forced to use the thing, drop it after the damage is done. It's just a newspaper again.
Re the blackjack, got my GF an 8oz one for Vday. Also picked up a key chain fist load that has a big pointy plug that points out from the knuckles, looks like fun. Would probably add some good heat to a beng to the solar plexus.
SeeAHill, I've tried the magazine thing, it fucking rocks. Read about it in some kung fu mag and a friend of mine pissed me off so I rolled that bitch up and roughed him up good. Did you see Bourne Supremacy? He does that in one of the scenes.