Glove spikes

Nok Drayen wore gauntlets adorned with spikes.

Glove spikes, also known as spiked knuckle guards, were small studs or spiked blades that could be attached to gloves or gauntlets to increase damage dealt in hand-to-hand combat. Many pirates, mercenaries and bounty hunters used them as a last resort, in case they lost their main weapon. Some Mandalorian crushgaunts were fitted with spikes made of beskar. Ubese armor worn by Boushh (and later Leia Organa) had studded gloves.

Pair of Mandalorian crushgaunts fitted with spikes.

Appearances

• The Old Republic, Threat of Peace Act 1: Treaty of Coruscant
• "Elusive" – No Disintegrations (as spiked knuckle guard)
• Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi (First appearance)

Sources

• Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook (as spiked knuckle guard)
• Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary
• The History of the Mandalorians
• Star Wars Character Encyclopedia