Still on the to-do list. I've been promising the Karambit video for years now and finally got around to it. I was actually looking at source material for the Puukko today. It probably won't be the next couple videos, but it will happen!
No matter how many credible martial artists tell me different, I still think that karambits are to the 21st century what nunchucks were to the 20th: limited capabilities that require very specific training, but sell well because they look cool. The nicest I ever saw was a Tarani design from 25 years ago that had a tiger striped double edged blade and not too much curvature. IMHO those two features can make karambits almost as useful as a regular knife but I still feel that finger rings are needlessly proscriptive and just get in the way. Extending the blade is cool but it’s about as useful as flipping a Balisong. Love the show. ☘️
I use the little Mantis Vuja De everyday. I adore the ring and how it contributes to flipping open, along with keeping it in your hand under heavy cutting. It wouldn't be my first pick as a weapon, but it's an amazing utility knife, once you put a decent grind on it.
A knife for harvesting coconuts or cutting for harvesting coconut sap for liquor. It can be secured with a string tied around the waist as the harvester climbs the tree.
Very similar to the daggers Muslims carry on occasion. The karambit could be derived from those. It’s got a large Muslim population in that entire region so seems likely. In my opinion karambits make better sense as folders though as the fixed blades are kind of awkward with the sheath. I’ve got a couple of Fox folding karambits and an Ontario Curve.
I feel that the khukuri and the karambit have been treated very differently by cultures since their inception. The khukuri was originally a weapon and gained respect and acceptance internationally as a tool in the modern day despite its prominent lethality. Karambits were originally tools but in the modern day their lethality, concealability and "cool factor" has overwhelmed the practical aspects of such blades. In many jurisdictions such blade features as rings, inward curving blades etc are targeted for their martial connection despite the huge practical benefits of an edc blade that grabs and tears and that can be used with something else in your hand if required.
My personal opinion is that karambit overhyped. Specifically because of the inverse curve and possibility of getting caught. Also you don't really get any range advantage that normal knives give you. It does look cool, scary and feels great in hand.
Its KA. RAM. BIT KARAMBIT NOT KOROMBOT like this walking mid life crisis keeps saying. Dont be one of 3 tarded creator's who willingly say the dam name wrong
also because its made for slashing while being small it has no true stabbing power making them way worse compared to somthing like a dagger or a stabbing knife
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Great video as always mate.
Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it and thank-you for your support!
What happend with the Pukko knife video? Good stuff my friend! Happy holidays
Still on the to-do list. I've been promising the Karambit video for years now and finally got around to it. I was actually looking at source material for the Puukko today. It probably won't be the next couple videos, but it will happen!
Good stuff, thanks for sharing.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I hope to see you around the channel again!
Very well done , thank you for the great content as always !
Very cool presentation. I appreciate it. The karambit certainly has become more popular in western culture.
No matter how many credible martial artists tell me different, I still think that karambits are to the 21st century what nunchucks were to the 20th: limited capabilities that require very specific training, but sell well because they look cool. The nicest I ever saw was a Tarani design from 25 years ago that had a tiger striped double edged blade and not too much curvature. IMHO those two features can make karambits almost as useful as a regular knife but I still feel that finger rings are needlessly proscriptive and just get in the way. Extending the blade is cool but it’s about as useful as flipping a Balisong. Love the show. ☘️
I can choose to punch with the ring or strike with the blade depending how Much I bend my wrist(thumb facing up jab) Also good for quick grabbing
@@ninj333the way most handles are designed you’ll risk breaking your fingers by punching
@yoeyyoey8937 mines a custom handle and I have grip strength. It's a jab not a haymaker. You're right for most people tho.
Brother, all you need to kno is how to punch..with the karambit
@@BeholdABlackWolf boxers and karambits are like jam and toast
You should look into the saca trejas.
I use the little Mantis Vuja De everyday. I adore the ring and how it contributes to flipping open, along with keeping it in your hand under heavy cutting. It wouldn't be my first pick as a weapon, but it's an amazing utility knife, once you put a decent grind on it.
I'll have to check that blade out. Thanks for commenting and thank-you for your support!
Never understood the point of this knife until now
A knife for harvesting coconuts or cutting for harvesting coconut sap for liquor. It can be secured with a string tied around the waist as the harvester climbs the tree.
the Karambit can be hybridised with the Kukri to create an even more useful knife design
Example? That sounds more unwieldy than useful
Very similar to the daggers Muslims carry on occasion. The karambit could be derived from those. It’s got a large Muslim population in that entire region so seems likely. In my opinion karambits make better sense as folders though as the fixed blades are kind of awkward with the sheath. I’ve got a couple of Fox folding karambits and an Ontario Curve.
no its not the jaymbia is curved so that it can acount for the upward angle of the human hand while stabbing it is a thrusting knife
If i missed it I apologize, what knife is in the beginning of the video? Non folder
The non-folding Karambit is a custom Karambit made by Karambit Maker.
@TheKnifeLifeChannel Thank you!
I feel that the khukuri and the karambit have been treated very differently by cultures since their inception. The khukuri was originally a weapon and gained respect and acceptance internationally as a tool in the modern day despite its prominent lethality. Karambits were originally tools but in the modern day their lethality, concealability and "cool factor" has overwhelmed the practical aspects of such blades. In many jurisdictions such blade features as rings, inward curving blades etc are targeted for their martial connection despite the huge practical benefits of an edc blade that grabs and tears and that can be used with something else in your hand if required.
I want that CKRT provoke
thank u sir
Howdy n thanks!
It functions exactly like a trim kife I use everyday,, but to b honest the small trim knife is by far more mobile than the karambit
All these knives & still the most used knife in the world is the old stockmans pocket knife.
My CRKT "Provoke" . . . EDC
I have a knife collection. Karambits fit the bill as an interesting blade. They do resemble the tiger's claw.
Very cool! Thanks for commenting and I hope to see you around the channel again!
Prefer my Spyderco Civilian.
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It's just a modified hawk bill it's great for slashing and s*** for stabbing usually is my hot take
With a straight blade you have to stick it in and then pull across. The karambit does this in a single swiping motion.
@@aaftiyoDkcdicurak but knife wise stabbing is far far superior in lethality than a slash. you dont need to slash people nearly as much as stabbing
A karambit is designed to stab and cut in one motion. With a straight blade you need to stick in and then pull across.
My personal opinion is that karambit overhyped. Specifically because of the inverse curve and possibility of getting caught. Also you don't really get any range advantage that normal knives give you. It does look cool, scary and feels great in hand.
You use it curve towards the target in a do or die situation unless trying to entrap, for other uses it is used primarilay curve towrds user
Looks as dangerous to the weilder as to the target 😊
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Can it be used as a weapon? Sure. Is it a good design for a fighting knife? Noooo.
This is not the world's "most iconic curved blade". Keep trying to write viral trash.
Can brits not have knives? Or the rambit?
Karambits are legal in the UK. Just the same rules apply for carrying them as with other knives
Its KA. RAM. BIT KARAMBIT NOT KOROMBOT like this walking mid life crisis keeps saying. Dont be one of 3 tarded creator's who willingly say the dam name wrong
Most modern Karambits are not desinged nor made well, rendering them inferior to more practical knife designs.
also because its made for slashing while being small it has no true stabbing power making them way worse compared to somthing like a dagger or a stabbing knife
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