These stories first appeared in Hunt's Book of Weapons, an in-game collection of found documents curated by an unknown researcher. They are replicated here in their original format. This means that many of the stories are not presented chronologically, or in one grouping, and it is left to the reader to put together the puzzle pieces and determine to what extent they contain fact, fiction, or fable.

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Dusters

DUSTERS. (See also, BLUNT FORCE, DUSTERS KNUCKLERS) A simple yet effective weapon, dusters, also known as brass knuckles, vary widely in shape, though rarely in purpose. These connected metal rings, worn on all four of the fingers, greatly increase the impact of the knuckles during hand-to-hand combat. The use of dusters often leads to bone fracture, tissue disruption, and mutilation. Damage to the aggressor's fingers and hand is, furthermore, reduced. Soldiers who could not afford to purchase manufactured dusters often fashioned their own by melting lead bullets and pouring them into a dirt mold in the field.

Knuckle Knife

KNUCKLE KNIFE. (See also, DUSTERS) The Knuckle Knife is a brutal makeshift close quarters weapon. They combine the brute force of knuckle dusters with the ability to fatally stab, if needed. Knuckle Knives are generally conversions of improvised or existing melee weapons, for instance railroad spikes or bayonets. The handle is extended to ensure that the wielders hand is protected, and furnished to enhance the effectiveness of bludgeoning.

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