Metal Knuckle

In Final Fantasy VIII, the "Metal Knuckle" (メタルナックル) is the initial weapon for the character Zell Dincht. It is a gauntlet-type equipment that can be upgraded by using Fish Fins and M-Stone Pieces at junk shops within the game. While the stat bonuses provided by the Metal Knuckle itself aren't significant, it represents Zell's unique fighting style as his signature weapon. In other titles of the Final Fantasy series, the Metal Knuckle also appears as a common gauntlet-type weapon typically associated with combat-focused classes or characters such as Monks. This weapon is often positioned as an early-game or low-tier equipment, providing a basic attack power bonus. It also appears as a weapon for Tifa in Final Fantasy VII and its remake, with varying stats and effects in different installments. The design of the Metal Knuckle showcases the characteristics of a gauntlet weapon, that is, enhancing the striking power of a fist through metal reinforcement, though its attributes are usually lower compared to higher-tier equipment of the same type.