Apple's iPhones are among the most popular smartphones sold in the market and with demand for the iPhone (thanks to iPhone 5) on the increase, many third-party vendors have come up with a wide variety of mobile cases. Users generally buy cases that reflect their personality, but some iPhone cases that are on offer serve a more practical purpose as well viz. in providing personal defense solutions.

Here are our top four deadly iPhone 5 cases which are meant to help in self defense i.e. they will surely come handy if thieves try to snatch/steal your shiny new device.

4.Knucklecase

The Knucklecase turns the iPhone into deadly brass knuckles. The case comes in chartreuse, gold, pink, silver, black, and camo colors. The Knucklecase is made only for iPhone 5 and price varies depending on the color. The starting price is $79.

This product is to be used only as a handle and protective accessory for an iPhone," states the official Web site.

If you are looking for a new iPhone 5 case will you buy any of the above-mentioned ones?