DontBotherNone never been a transformer fan but even though this isn’t for me I love the fact that crkt innovations are top notch there’s always something new some work some don’t but I’m glade there trying for the next axis lock etc they do have a new dead bolt button lock looks super strong and like the axis it can be deployed and closed one handed
I really love the deployment. Brings another tactic to the table that I like. Am not sure if I am a fan of the steel but not a deal breaker. Overall I would buy.
Nice review. I would not choose this as a first knife, but a more than one, I might have to have one as a cool item. Very innovative deployment method.
I am left handed and this knife feels like it was made for me. Very easy to open and close one handed. This is the only knife I have that feels like it was made for a lefty. The picket clip is better than I thought it would be. Very easy to put in, and carries nice and deep.
lefty here as well and im a bit hesitant about this knife, how well does the feel of left hand deploy feel to you. do you feel like it could possible stab on deployment seeing how the blade is palm side?
@@Yamixyero I have not had any issues with that. I suppose it depends on how big your hands are. I wear a L/XL glove and the blade doesn't come close to stabbing me.
Yes, it weight and construction makes it first an impact weapon for me, and the very intuitive and instant opening of the knife makes transforming it into a knife super easy; if the blade for some reason (in some highly unlikely and absolutely unavoidable situation) has to be introduced in a play
Thanks for video Zack . I love karambit knifes . This one is going to be my first expensive karambit . Waiting for this one , hopefully this coming Monday.
Cool knife. I like that it does not close in the traditional manner that risks cutting fingers. $200 isn't that bad. It does seem like the fit price would be around $160 considering materials + typical CRKT prices, but $200 isn't too bad. Regardless of how "mall ninja" is looks, the folding method is very interesting. I would pick on up (let's face it...i will get one eventually) if I got bored one day. For $200, I would rather pick up another bugout with aftermarket scales and some lunch. Thanks for the video review.
Great review brother I am having issues with mine have a lot of blade play and deployment is not very good hopefully I can get a replacement am i the only 1 with this problem?
what about it deploying inside your pocket, accidental early deployment, or snagging somewhere, however its carried scout, back belt, neck or chest rig.. whats the safest way of carrying such a self defence EDC knife. also noticing theirs near to no effort on jimping for it to deploy. also with excessive use/age would the screws become loose causing untold issues
All good points Josh! Just getting into them and the screws being lock tited have done great! I am treating it like assist or auto knives which could technically deploy in the pocket or how carried also. great ideas to train and keep in mind!
Due to physical limitations I must carry and use my EDC knife left handed. any idea how well this knife could be drawn, opened and used in your left hand?
If you held it in the proper reverse grip with your finger through the ring and spun it violently, would it deploy? If so I would really love this knife!
I love your vids Zach! Now reading some of the comments it only makes me wonder how many people still carry a Provoke on their EDC or just bought one in the spur of the moment. Cheers and love the videos!
Cricket is the most usable knife in my Arsenal at least 20 years with never fails I had one last me 15 years and I was cutting wood that rough on a knife
Logic Exactly. You can get D2 in a quality blade for half the price give it take on finish and quality. But anything D2 tends to be at least well made if not exceptionally.
I wish I didn't end up buying this, I have a Benchmade 940 as well and compared to this it in my opinion is not nearly as good as the 940 for everyday tasks. I know that they are different knives with different purposes but I just prefer the 940, for a lot less money, someone can get a much cheaper karambit and I don't see the point in a karambit that folds the way this one does, the karambit was meant mostly for self defense while the 940 was meant for other tasks, it can still be used for self defense but will not deliver anywhere near the lethality of the 940 (I'm not saying the karambit is a bad knife) but the 940 is overall in my opinion a knife you will use more than this karambit.
Like the review but not being a martial artist I wouldn't know how to properly use it. It is an interesting deployment method but if the screws are backing out and not locking properly when deployed those things worry me.
Thanks Rick! Practice is needed with this knife, but that’s the fun part! The screws lock in and I am waiting to see today about why they are shipping loose etc. The designer already said this is something that should not be happening. But easily fixable.
@@couchwarrior2449 Yes they do, and my problem with their folding karambit is it is too big. The purpose of a karambit is to be small and easily concealable. That is why I have a Fox 599 karambit with carbon fiber and titanium as my folder when a fix blade is not an option.
I also have a fixed blade Karambit made by SOG and a palm sized fixed blade karambit style called the Talon, also by SOG. Don't carry them on the street though. Illegal...
I've been playing with this thing for a while now, and I can say for certainty, it's far better than any "simple" folding blade. It's got two pinning points making it sturdy like a fixed blade. 1 extra moving part doesn't hurt anything when it's done right and improves things.
Very interesting karambit saw it on a video from upcoming crkt knives they had some cool new stuff like the push button lock called the deadbolt and another one with carbon fiber and bronze accents that looked cool to this ones odd but looks like it would be great for defense and the D2 is a plus hopefully crkt will keep it up with more D2 maybe some Vg10 and still keep there prices around the $100 mark for those who love there designs but not the steel.
Zach’s Stuff if u haven’t seen it it was one of the last two videos from Blade HQ on crkts that button bolt lock is solid and opens and closes one handed with a better steel Benchmade would loose some cash because u can fidget with it like a Benchmade and for a cheaper price though I’m still a Benchmade axis lock guy love it and better steel than crkt if u haven’t seen it and aren’t to busy I’d give it a look.
Very cool design, karambits are gnarly self defense tools.. The cool factor is why this thing will sell.. if we are carrying a knife like this, we probably have a gun as primary.
I saw this knife when it first popped up on kickstarter. I heard they were having a bunch of problems with the quality of the prototypes and mechanical issues. I don't think I'd drop the money for one.
This is a great solution for defensive carry. The fixed blade laws where I am in Virginia are extremely vague and the law enforcement I’ve talked to advise to stay away from concealing anything fixed. (Which I think is insane because I have a CHP to conceal a firearm, but I’m not supposed to carry a knife.) This is the solution I’ve been looking for.
Whoa those knife laws are wild! Yeah this is a good addition to your self defense carry. Glad it will work for you and let me know how you like it once you grab one!
Ahh now your tugging at my heart strings! Two good knives to save and purchase! I like the Provoke, but the day to day use is more limited than a regular folder.
It’s going to run a smidge more than the full size folder, but the pocket clip helps keep it low and you can move it to the back or front of the pocket.
Man I never would have ever thought of a design like that! It looks pretty awesome but personally I wouldn’t buy it do to the fact that it’s not very practical and I would never consider carrying a karambit for edc. Have a good day and keep up the great videos!
It needs a bit more thought put into it. They need to factory loctite the screws and your index finger fits super close to the blade with no indent to keep your finger from slipping towards the blade. I think the knife is an accident waiting to happen.
I know the inventor had a kickstarter going. And now it’s all over the place with CRKT written all over it but no mention of how EXACTLY that came to be.
I really want one. I know it will cut me but we all do eventually anyway playing with knives. I just feel they're not up to par to what they can be with future models. Seeing as it's really the beginning of a mechanism like this. D2 for $200 at that blade size, nope. I just hope they continue this line and the betterment of it. Any buyers regret?
Understand your approach Jesse! Always fun to have the first production of a knife and this one is doing good so far! CRKT took care of the one with the loose screws and replaced the knife completely! Can't wait to see the future models!
@@zachstuff yeah I understand you have to buy so they can better. But for $200 I'll let the rest of the community take this one lol thats good though. Is the pocket clip reversible? Doesn't appear to be. #lefthandedlivesmatter
I would think that left handers would have to hold it a different way- pinky through ring draw, and thumb flick forward so blade goes forward. You'd be holding the blade more like a tool or like a TDI punching blade.
@@johnnyj.817 that actually makes alot of sense. I'm trying not to look to into it because I'm going to give in and I'm already in a good amount of debt with some vehicle purchases. But good observation, I am now more inclined to give into buying it. So thank you and curse you at the same time.
My state doesn't allow knife carrying 🙄 so I'm carrying a Leatherman, which technically is a multitool that happens to have a cutting instrument on it. Anyway, the only time I'm using it is to open a package
Crazy knife it's like a robot talon . Be great if they find a way to thin this and hide the arms away wonder if they could use a system like this to conceal a larger straight blade for EDC .
Saw this at shot show! As unique as it is I would never carry as a defense or EDC. Just don’t like the idea of my finger stuck in the ring during a situation. Just my humble opinion.
The ring is an important part of the karambit. it's a fighting knife not a box cutter or EDC . I've seen the ring used like a brass knuckle to a pivot point so to change grip without losing control of the knife. Just my two cents cheers
It looks like a neat novelty knife, but I can't say that I'd carry that on duty. At that price point though, I'll stick with my Benchmade Casbah or 940.
For $200+ I wouldn't use this for work. Currently using a thick piece of steel that I found on my work site that I sharpened to make a crude cutting tool. The thing will never break and is super reliable.
@@fonzo9405 I'd be glad to send one on Monday when I go into work. It's nothing fancy. Just a piece of metal with a grip and sharpened edge. Sort of like a scraper but sharp enough to cut what I need to.
Sweet knife for people that never grew out of transformers.
DontBotherNone never been a transformer fan but even though this isn’t for me I love the fact that crkt innovations are top notch there’s always something new some work some don’t but I’m glade there trying for the next axis lock etc they do have a new dead bolt button lock looks super strong and like the axis it can be deployed and closed one handed
We are supposed to grow out of transformers and legos?!!
they hide a giant robot in a car... This hides a pretty deadly blade in your hand.
Why do you have to “grow” out of transformers? There bad ass
I have no use for this knife but I want it just because I enjoy it from an engineering perspective
Jim Helwig would have destroyed you! 😝
Thanks Zach.
This sure is an interesting piece. In my mind, mostly for its mechanical prowess. A very interesting open/close.
The engineering is on point and I can’t wait to see the next version!
This is why I like CRKT! There is always something cool going on.
They have some fun stuff it seems each year!
This knife will be lots of people’s first karambit
Totally agree!
Not at 200 dollars
It's gonna definitely be mine
Yes, enjoy!!!
it's my third. I would never otherwise consider a folding karambit, but this thing is solid.
The knife is what it is, however - I like your presentation style. Clear and to the point. Thanks for the video!
I really love the deployment. Brings another tactic to the table that I like. Am not sure if I am a fan of the steel but not a deal breaker. Overall I would buy.
a Karambit is not my style, but I like the deployment method on that one.
It’s fast and smooth!
and a really stupid one for Joe the Accountant.
I prefer a thumbscrew
Well I quick deploy my karambit using the thumbscrew against my pocket seam meaning I don't need this overpriced knife
That's an interesting blade, I really like knives with cool/unique deployment method's
It’s a neat deployment method and very fun!
That thing is pretty crazy! I think I may hurt myself with it...lol!! Great review!
Haha-oh you would spend all day flipping it out for sure!
Nice review. I would not choose this as a first knife, but a more than one, I might have to have one as a cool item. Very innovative deployment method.
Greg I agree this is a good backup or first line of defense. The engineering is unique and it is a fun one to deploy!
I am left handed and this knife feels like it was made for me. Very easy to open and close one handed. This is the only knife I have that feels like it was made for a lefty. The picket clip is better than I thought it would be. Very easy to put in, and carries nice and deep.
Great to hear it is easy operating for you left handed! A knife for everyone to use!
lefty here as well and im a bit hesitant about this knife, how well does the feel of left hand deploy feel to you. do you feel like it could possible stab on deployment seeing how the blade is palm side?
@@Yamixyero I have not had any issues with that. I suppose it depends on how big your hands are. I wear a L/XL glove and the blade doesn't come close to stabbing me.
I love mine.
Interesting thing about it, it's a folder, but its solid, like a fixed blade.
Yeah it locks up real solid!
Not only a knife but when closed will solid up your fist when closed and the ring acts like a knuckle.
Yes, it weight and construction makes it first an impact weapon for me, and the very intuitive and instant opening of the knife makes transforming it into a knife super easy; if the blade for some reason (in some highly unlikely and absolutely unavoidable situation) has to be introduced in a play
I just got one and super stoked to try it out as my EDC.
Sweet! Have fun with it!
Would be great, but too pricey for me. Under 100 I'd bite
Yeah it would sell like crazy under 100!
under a hundred on Ebay.... just looked
Zach’s Stuff it’s sold out most places 😒
Tactical Training Group you’d never get a knife like this for under 100 new.
Tactical Training Group wish.com has a cheap version
3:00 to see it open. Saved y'all 3minutes
Thanks for the feedback!
He opens it at 1:58 too.
@@micahbaucum807 you mean 1:55 right?
Thanks for video Zack . I love karambit knifes . This one is going to be my first expensive karambit . Waiting for this one , hopefully this coming Monday.
Very nice, enjoy!
I handled this at shot show. At first I was not interested. Deployed it....and bam....now I want it. It's much faster to deploy than a folder.
I know right??!! Once I got hands on I couldn’t put it down!
Great review! It does have a cool factor to it!
The cool factor that makes you want to carry it every day!
Sweet looking knife
Bout the coolest knife I've ever seen!
Just found out its 200$ oh well I still got to get this to add to my EDC
Cool knife. I like that it does not close in the traditional manner that risks cutting fingers. $200 isn't that bad. It does seem like the fit price would be around $160 considering materials + typical CRKT prices, but $200 isn't too bad. Regardless of how "mall ninja" is looks, the folding method is very interesting. I would pick on up (let's face it...i will get one eventually) if I got bored one day. For $200, I would rather pick up another bugout with aftermarket scales and some lunch. Thanks for the video review.
Thank you for watching and the feedback! It is a great design! The decisions are always hard with custom scales in the mix! 🤙🏼
Very inventive, good review !
Thank you!
Blue Loctite for the screws is a good fix.
Yeah they replaced it and the whole thing is solid now!
Crkt make some pretty Awsome knives for the money and there customers service is top notch in my experience!
Great review brother I am having issues with mine have a lot of blade play and deployment is not very good hopefully I can get a replacement am i the only 1 with this problem?
My first one had some issues with the screws. I sent it back to CRKT and they replaced it. No problems with the second one!
what about it deploying inside your pocket, accidental early deployment, or snagging somewhere, however its carried scout, back belt, neck or chest rig.. whats the safest way of carrying such a self defence EDC knife. also noticing theirs near to no effort on jimping for it to deploy. also with excessive use/age would the screws become loose causing untold issues
All good points Josh! Just getting into them and the screws being lock tited have done great! I am treating it like assist or auto knives which could technically deploy in the pocket or how carried also. great ideas to train and keep in mind!
I can't wait to get one in hand see what's up for my self
It’s a fun one for sure!
How easy would it be to make it UK friendly or are they going to make a UK friendly version?
Due to physical limitations I must carry and use my EDC knife left handed.
any idea how well this knife could be drawn, opened and used in your left hand?
Duke Blankenship not very comfortable or usable left handed I find, it’s definitely made for righties
If you held it in the proper reverse grip with your finger through the ring and spun it violently, would it deploy? If so I would really love this knife!
I love your vids Zach! Now reading some of the comments it only makes me wonder how many people still carry a Provoke on their EDC or just bought one in the spur of the moment. Cheers and love the videos!
I know a few who still carry theirs and is used as a self defense tool. It’s a fun knife to use!
I do....awesome conversation starter.
Cricket is the most usable knife in my Arsenal at least 20 years with never fails I had one last me 15 years and I was cutting wood that rough on a knife
That is great to hear Anthony! Glad it is still going strong for you!
Sweet deployment!!!
Any concern to be had about this popping open in the pocket if you bump against something the wrong way?
Has not been a problem at all over the last two weeks!
Holy shit these are out already.
Selling fast!
I received a Compliance Edge fixed blade with a kydex holster for my birthday. They are the same price and I would highly recommend it.
Got mine on amazon for $150. I can't wait for it to come in.
That is a great deal! Enjoy!
Same story, what is your delivery range?
@@chrisley4494 originally said 1-2 months. Now says Jan 30 - Feb 12
Is there a spring on deportment? Or it just shoot out with the force of your thumb?
No spring assist on this knife. Quicker with more force.
Used your vid to learn the operation 😉 👍👍
Super Groovy!
Very cool knife would definitely like to try one just for the cool factor although it is an amazing design
Yes definitely try one out as it feels easy to carry and deploy!
$200.00!?!?! Neat but I'll have to pass.
Lol poor boi
They have knock offs on Wish.
Remember an important thing for knife buying: You get what you pay for.
Logic
Exactly. You can get D2 in a quality blade for half the price give it take on finish and quality. But anything D2 tends to be at least well made if not exceptionally.
I wish I didn't end up buying this, I have a Benchmade 940 as well and compared to this it in my opinion is not nearly as good as the 940 for everyday tasks. I know that they are different knives with different purposes but I just prefer the 940, for a lot less money, someone can get a much cheaper karambit and I don't see the point in a karambit that folds the way this one does, the karambit was meant mostly for self defense while the 940 was meant for other tasks, it can still be used for self defense but will not deliver anywhere near the lethality of the 940 (I'm not saying the karambit is a bad knife) but the 940 is overall in my opinion a knife you will use more than this karambit.
That is a pretty cool design.
Yeah I like it!
Excelente!! Muy buen kerambit, espero conseguirlo en mi país. Saludos cordiales desde Argentina 🇦🇷👍👍
Thank you!
How big is the finger hole in diameter, I have big fingers.
The finger hole measures one inch across from the center.
Like the review but not being a martial artist I wouldn't know how to properly use it. It is an interesting deployment method but if the screws are backing out and not locking properly when deployed those things worry me.
Thanks Rick! Practice is needed with this knife, but that’s the fun part! The screws lock in and I am waiting to see today about why they are shipping loose etc. The designer already said this is something that should not be happening. But easily fixable.
I would think if you hold it w/ the blade forward (pinky in ring) you deploy w/ thumb flick and then use it like one of those punching blades.
Is this karambit is on the lazada??
Too many moving parts for the thing to be reliable, plus more parts means more to maintain or malfunction. I'll stick with my fix blade karambit.
Cold Steel makes a folding karambit. Simple reliable and not so many moving parts.
@@couchwarrior2449 Yes they do, and my problem with their folding karambit is it is too big. The purpose of a karambit is to be small and easily concealable. That is why I have a Fox 599 karambit with carbon fiber and titanium as my folder when a fix blade is not an option.
I also have a fixed blade Karambit made by SOG and a palm sized fixed blade karambit style called the Talon, also by SOG. Don't carry them on the street though. Illegal...
I've been playing with this thing for a while now, and I can say for certainty, it's far better than any "simple" folding blade. It's got two pinning points making it sturdy like a fixed blade. 1 extra moving part doesn't hurt anything when it's done right and improves things.
Very interesting karambit saw it on a video from upcoming crkt knives they had some cool new stuff like the push button lock called the deadbolt and another one with carbon fiber and bronze accents that looked cool to this ones odd but looks like it would be great for defense and the D2 is a plus hopefully crkt will keep it up with more D2 maybe some Vg10 and still keep there prices around the $100 mark for those who love there designs but not the steel.
Totally agree Barry! Some promising knives coming out this year. Thanks
Zach’s Stuff if u haven’t seen it it was one of the last two videos from Blade HQ on crkts that button bolt lock is solid and opens and closes one handed with a better steel Benchmade would loose some cash because u can fidget with it like a Benchmade and for a cheaper price though I’m still a Benchmade axis lock guy love it and better steel than crkt if u haven’t seen it and aren’t to busy I’d give it a look.
Gotcha! Yeah I have one on the way and will definitely be checking it out. An all day fight knife like the axis locks? Hmmmm.....
Zach’s Stuff cool don’t wanna over post but it looks like it could be the innovation of the year just have to hang in for 11 more months
That’s the best part is waiting for special releases!
Love this
I have the blue one on my list...Thanks Lou!
Hey, it's a "FLIPPING" karambit!
Get it?
Haha perfect!
Locktite Threadlocker ..
Hello?
Looks so freaking cool. I wish I could have it. I would probably have to start uploading videos from jail though. Thanks for showcasing it bud.
I could see you rocking this! But guessing you would have to move first? Bummer!
I saw this months ago. Is it available for order?
It is now!
I'll have to pick it up along with the Crkt Shinbu
Very nice!
I already own the crkt ontanashi.. it's a beast of a knife. Almost 3 years old and still solid. One of the few quality knives from crkt.
Any way to close it one handed?
Yes if you reach across with you finger and unlatch the lock. Then close the blade on an object. Still practicing this method!
Impressive!
Groovy!
Looks really cool but i would lije to see more videos on its durability before i drop over 150 on one of these
Yeah I totally understand. This is taking the tests now!
please check w/ drop tests and impact tests. I'm concerned w/ lateral play and the wear/tear on the screws and pivots.
Zach’s Stuff How’s the knife holding up? Your reply will most likely determine whether I get this or not.
Awesome
It's a fun one!
Good video crazy looking for sure .
Thanks Little Woody! Fun knife!
Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls
Thanks Steven!
But you can't close it with one hand
Came here to figure out how to close mine 😂. Just arrived minutes ago. They ought to include operation instructions
Very cool design, karambits are gnarly self defense tools..
The cool factor is why this thing will sell.. if we are carrying a knife like this, we probably have a gun as primary.
A solid first carry is very true! Also lots of practice for me to become proficient! Thanks Maximus!
is this illegal in Canada cuz I want one
Not sure if this one will pass the border crossing test without some modification before shipping.
it's less than 3 inches, single edged, no spring assist even... Only law I can think of is UK's against locking folding knives. this locks open.
Real interesting
Thanks Guti!
I saw this knife when it first popped up on kickstarter. I heard they were having a bunch of problems with the quality of the prototypes and mechanical issues. I don't think I'd drop the money for one.
Sounds like they had a small run with a few things needing fixed and they got most of it resolved. CRKT replaced mine completely. Very cool of them!
@@zachstuff That's awesome. Yeah, I think they were having issues before signing on with crkt. Crkt's manufacturers are probably better.
Figured they would, but great to see! Did you see Tom Veff and the serrations he put on his?? WOW!
@@zachstuff No I didn't, but I bet that looks amazing. I don't really care for serrations but if I like the Veff serrations.
This is a great solution for defensive carry. The fixed blade laws where I am in Virginia are extremely vague and the law enforcement I’ve talked to advise to stay away from concealing anything fixed. (Which I think is insane because I have a CHP to conceal a firearm, but I’m not supposed to carry a knife.) This is the solution I’ve been looking for.
Whoa those knife laws are wild! Yeah this is a good addition to your self defense carry. Glad it will work for you and let me know how you like it once you grab one!
Holy shit this knife is cool!
Where is it made? Did CRKT step up their game?
Made overseas and QC once it arrived at their headquarters in the US.
How do you like it? I wouldn’t mind having this but don’t need it. I want to save for a folding auto Benchmade.
Ahh now your tugging at my heart strings! Two good knives to save and purchase! I like the Provoke, but the day to day use is more limited than a regular folder.
How does it feel in the pocket? Does it take up a lot of real estate?
It’s going to run a smidge more than the full size folder, but the pocket clip helps keep it low and you can move it to the back or front of the pocket.
It would be a nice backup tactical knife
I liked the design but when I've seen the price I thought no way. $100 tops.
Why not just tighten the screws back up with some threadlocker?
I am sure that is what they did. This deal caused damage to the frame so they replaced it with no troubles!
Man I never would have ever thought of a design like that! It looks pretty awesome but personally I wouldn’t buy it do to the fact that it’s not very practical and I would never consider carrying a karambit for edc. Have a good day and keep up the great videos!
Thanks Tucker for all the support and yes this is a pretty awesome design!
I like the deployment, but I wish it was in a straight blade or Tanto like the Fox Knives DART. That would be FIRE. Not interested in a Karambit. Lol
was it just your knife that was made with prototype screws or are they all made with those prototype screws?
Thinking it was just the one I got as it came straight from CRKT at the very first mailing.
Way too complex to match the reliability of other options. Looks cool though.
Very fun and cool knife! Lots of practice to make it an EDC.
can you one hand close that? Thanks!
In design yes. I am working on it. Have to reach with middle finger to unlock the blade to close it. Practice!
It needs a bit more thought put into it. They need to factory loctite the screws and your index finger fits super close to the blade with no indent to keep your finger from slipping towards the blade. I think the knife is an accident waiting to happen.
Or pinky finger...
I know the inventor had a kickstarter going. And now it’s all over the place with CRKT written all over it but no mention of how EXACTLY that came to be.
The creator allowed crkt to make the same design but with less quality parts and labor. I have the millit version ordered as well as the provoke.
Lucky man 😍😍
Thanks Sukhmon!
I really want one. I know it will cut me but we all do eventually anyway playing with knives. I just feel they're not up to par to what they can be with future models. Seeing as it's really the beginning of a mechanism like this. D2 for $200 at that blade size, nope. I just hope they continue this line and the betterment of it. Any buyers regret?
Understand your approach Jesse! Always fun to have the first production of a knife and this one is doing good so far! CRKT took care of the one with the loose screws and replaced the knife completely! Can't wait to see the future models!
@@zachstuff yeah I understand you have to buy so they can better. But for $200 I'll let the rest of the community take this one lol thats good though. Is the pocket clip reversible? Doesn't appear to be. #lefthandedlivesmatter
@@zachstuff of course it's not the entire thing is covered. Shame. If they make a sprint run for lefties I'll be the first on that regardless.
I would think that left handers would have to hold it a different way- pinky through ring draw, and thumb flick forward so blade goes forward. You'd be holding the blade more like a tool or like a TDI punching blade.
@@johnnyj.817 that actually makes alot of sense. I'm trying not to look to into it because I'm going to give in and I'm already in a good amount of debt with some vehicle purchases. But good observation, I am now more inclined to give into buying it. So thank you and curse you at the same time.
There is one other flaw that i can see is that there is no safety for accidental deployment. For a knife that cost 200$ it's kind of dissapointment =(
There basically a sell defense knives not something that u would use for opening boxes and mail
I handled this and found it to be very slippery. No grip whatsoever. That’s my only complaint.
My state doesn't allow knife carrying 🙄 so I'm carrying a Leatherman, which technically is a multitool that happens to have a cutting instrument on it. Anyway, the only time I'm using it is to open a package
Crazy knife it's like a robot talon . Be great if they find a way to thin this and hide the arms away wonder if they could use a system like this to conceal a larger straight blade for EDC .
I see great things moving forward with this design! Just checking out his other knives and will see what’s next! Thanks Troy!
Yeah I'm not a fan of materials but super cool look
i must have one now
Saw this at shot show! As unique as it is I would never carry as a defense or EDC. Just don’t like the idea of my finger stuck in the ring during a situation. Just my humble opinion.
Is a unique design and one I will have to train with to be proficient to carry! Glad you got hands on with it. Thanks for watching and the feedback!
The ring may help while reloading a weapon under duress.
the ring help a lot in a knife fight it use for extention by flipping it and to avoid slipping to your hand
The ring is an important part of the karambit. it's a fighting knife not a box cutter or EDC . I've seen the ring used like a brass knuckle to a pivot point so to change grip without losing control of the knife. Just my two cents cheers
I like the idea of it. Too bad a lot of people don't know how to fight with a karambit.
So much training most need to carry this and be effective! Thanks Mr Moose!
It looks like a neat novelty knife, but I can't say that I'd carry that on duty. At that price point though, I'll stick with my Benchmade Casbah or 940.
Man I wish I could my hands one of these in Australia...
Fun "camping tool" might pass?? :)
Yea me to
I thought karambits ARE on both sides knifes, selfdefense Reduce 50 %
For $200+ I wouldn't use this for work. Currently using a thick piece of steel that I found on my work site that I sharpened to make a crude cutting tool. The thing will never break and is super reliable.
Please tell me your joking...
@@fonzo9405 not at all. I build and maintain railroads, so there's a lot of excess steel laying around.
@@Scumborg send me a pic!
@@fonzo9405 I'd be glad to send one on Monday when I go into work. It's nothing fancy. Just a piece of metal with a grip and sharpened edge. Sort of like a scraper but sharp enough to cut what I need to.
@@Scumborg send em to my email fonzogd@gmail.com
Why does this crazy knife have the most views🤔
How is this thing $200
looks set for righthand only.
not my favourite karambit design. I'm more into a traditional karambit style. but that deploying mechanism is cool
Groovy! Thanks Riki!
So if I add some loctite to it it should be pretty good
Good to go!