Frequently Asked Questions:

People with knuckle tattoos are intimidating! How do I approach them without getting beat up?

The key is tact. Be polite. A lot of tattooed people don’t like talking about their tattoos, or the meaning behind them. Often they involve something that is very personal. You might be taken aback if someone came up and asked you really personal questions. So handle with care.
My recommendation would be to try something like this: “Hey there, I’ve got a friend* who is working on a tattoo project. He is collecting pictures of knuckle tattoos, and the stories behind them.” Then you can either give them the URL, or they might just tell you about their tattoos and let you photograph them.

Why would someone do that to themselves?

First off, don’t be so judgemental.

However to address your question, it depends on the individual. In talking to people, I’ve found that in most cases people get knuckle tattoos to represent something they love or feel strongly about. They choose to mark their bodies in a way that they can not hide. These are not (most of the time) drunks making a mistake. They are carefully considered decisions that they understand the repercussions of.

And finally, just because you don’t understand something, doesn’t make it bad. Try talking to someone directly about their knuckle tattoos in a non-judgmental way, I promise you will get an interesting story.

What should I get tattooed on my knuckles?

If you have to ask me, you shouldn’t get knuckle tattoos. Seriously, I can’t even pick out what mine should be. And if you don’t know and aren’t sure you should NOT get them done. They are a serious commitment and do cause some people to make wrong assumptions about you.

Why is it taking so long to get my knuckles up on the site?

I apologize it is taking so long. I’m backed up and working on getting through my back log. I appreciate your patience and thank you for sending your photo (and story) in.

What are your favorite set knuckle tattoos?

They are all my favorites. Seriously, I like the ones that are rough and tumble, and the ones that are sweet as pie. I think every set tells a story, and has a story behind it. I like them all.

What do you have on your knuckles?

Right now I don’t have knuckle tattoos. I just can’t settle on one set. They are all so great that I just can’t decide. Until I have the story to back it up, I’m not getting anything done.

Where should I send questions, comments, pictures and/or stories?

I can be reached at nathan@knuckletattoos.com.