I appreciate that you tell us upfront that you aren't an expert in the tactical side, you are legit one of the most honest salesmen out there! Keep up the great videos
I have the Planck and almost love it. The two problems are: 1: the stock is too thin to use as is for the hard work the blade shape wants to do. 2: the sheath is wide. I had hoped for a scout carry work knife, but the blade is too tall to scout carry if you sit/stand/climb/crawl a lot at work. A double wrap of paracord is necessary. After that though-the design of the knife is amazing, and I haven’t seen all of the grips it is clearly designed for demonstrated. In both forward and reverse grip, the handle allows for using the ring, or choking up on the blade and gripping in front of the ring. Choked up is beautiful for most of my work tasks: cutting stuff, stripping wire, trimming connectors etc. It’s a joy to use. After wrapping the handle I used it to cut out some ratty old carpet and then lay lanoleum in a laundry room. It was great to use. In the end, I wish I carried it more but can’t find a comfortable way to. I had it in my tool bag, but worry about someone deciding it is a concealed weapon… that sucks because I miss it a lot while working. I frequently wish I had it with me instead of other knives I can more easily carry. I have a Viper Berus 2 as an easier carry option, and it is a fantastic work knife-but it’s less versatile than the Planck.
Love the way your Elementum failed to initially drop shut just as you were making your point, but it absolutely stands. Just learning and starting to build a collection of good folders and trying not to spend my money on something that fails on the fundamentals..again, ahem, so glad people like you are here!
I picked up the Planck, it’s very nice. I fitted it with some chubby Padauk scales and now that it fills out my hand, it’s a VERY useful knife. The geometry is quite different, it’s unique afaik, and it’s immediately clear that a lot of thought was put into it. It does have a kitchen knife vibe, with a very controlled grip, a good belly, and the fingers up and out of the way. The sheath and clip (as mentioned) are the icing - one of the best clips in the biz imho. I prefer it in a horizontal-ish carry, with the ring tipped up towards my right hand a little - quick to deploy and easy to re-seat. Overall, a great knife @ $50! Thanks guys 🙏
Even marcaida said that he also learn carambit at Merpati Putih Silat in Indonesia and also by one of Indonesia Air force Instructor. Base on the people of Minangkabau ( Indonesia ), Carambit is the word by tagalog and melayu language. The word came from minangkabau language _ The Original name is Kurambiak , Kurai mean Curve and Ambiak mean Take it. So Curambiak means to Deliver a Curve attack and then take it. The modern carambit is base on Silat Harimau ( Tiger Silat ). But Kurambiak from minangkabau Indonesia originally from Silat Elang ( Eagle Silat ) because is originally from how eagle hunt the prey by that curve claw. In modern Carambit , people say carambit from Tiger Claw. Its not wrong either. Because there is many form of Silat. And the move Marchaida show in his video is from Silat Elang/ Eagle Silat. In indonesia military , The Instructor usually have the knowledge in both type Eagle Silat and Tiger Silat.
Never thought I’d say this because most of their stuff is junk but if your on a budget Mtech has a nice full size karambit for 25 bucks . We all juggle knives has a good review on it and I bought one based off that review .
I love the brouse. I wish I knew someone who had one to look at and play with. The big concern I have is the "liner lock" I've had a couple high end knives with liner locks fail on me. With light use. So it makes me cautious of them now.
I recently bought the newest provoke (compact), it’s an awesome knife and would recommend it. However know this: it’s a right side only carry and the deployment from the pocket takes lots of practice (you will cut your pants). The construction is nice and the knife is very sharp. I carry left side so I sent it back.
A friend and fellow martial artist LOVES his provoke (the initial offering, not the smaller or 'plastic' handled ones). He has a lot of knives, but it's his EDC. Maybe I didn't spend enough time playing with it, but the lock never got comfortable for me.
An FYI, most commonly used martial arts weapons (asside from swords and spears and even a few of those) were farm implements. Nunchuku were flals for breaking rice, the Sai were like a pitchfork to pick up bales, the Tonfa were part of a system to pick up pallets ……
hey DCA, im after a modern traditional folder with a roundish tip? ie needs pocket clip and some fidget factor. and a fixed blade for 90 percent food prep and 10 percent camp uses. budget is loose but everything here in Australia is near double! Thanks
The Fox Knife you showed has a logo with a tail on it. All of my Fox knives have the logo that is just the head. Do the different logos mean something?
Just got me the quite tiny Böker Plus Bad Moon Karambit for 40 €uros, love it! Takes some getting used to it, due to its small size and for needing the ring-finger in the ring (ikr) for a forward grip. Fits air tight in the sheath, came razor sharp, has a nice grind and is robust D2 steel for your clawing needs.
Got and carry the curve for 3-4 years I like the knife but hate the sheath. Makes the glorified meter maids nervous if they see you carrying it though. Been ogling the crkt for awhile good to see they got them more affordable now.
I like quickie and blackfox. Light is important in using self-defence tools. People don't realize how hard is to use heavy knife. Also the shape of blades will not cause fatal injuries against attacker, I think it will scare most attackers, cut them but not make a huge and deep injuries. The problem is when you would need to use it against agressive dog like pitbull. It can be not enough to stop them.
I really like the BlackFox, but I don't like the price. Strangely enough, the Brous import karambit is very nicely priced. I might have to get one. Very cool video!
Real steel shade is certainly not a karambit. It may be inspired by karambits but it doesn’t have a hawkbill blade. That’s just a recurved sheepsfoot blade. Love your videos DCA.
If your knife sheath hole aren't a size that works, get creative with some coat hanger and bend something nice. I have a few clips for IWB carry that I've bent using a Leatherman that keep the knife in sheath and stable and it's borderline free if you do some tacticool arts and crafts!
Just curious about the pocket deploy on the Karambit with the 3 spikes. It looks to me like a new pair of jeans would be in order after the first deploy or at least a new pocket?🤔👍😊
I always hear about cops using a knife as a ''Last offence'' option, but I have never seen or heard of any cop who actually did use a knife on someone... Thanks for showing us all of these beautys
Probably because it is a terrible option. And police gets hardly training with their firearm, so there is really no time to put in knife combat training.
This is quickly becoming my favourite RUclips channel, awesome works guys. Could you recommend a good slipjoint knife for fairly hard use that isn't too expensive. I live in the UK so I'm restricted to non locking blades. Thank you!
By all means buy her one. Just make sure to train her with it so she doesn't injure herself. My daughter has a karambit, and used it to defend herself against a thief trying to steal her purse. Long story short, she cut the hell out of his arm, kept her purse, and was able to get away safely. It made me super proud to hear that she was able to protect herself. Unlike my other daughters she actually thanked me for training her, LOL.
@@demontekdigital1704 that is both great and terrifying to hear. My oldest (the one likely getting a karambit) has been a knife lover for years and her step-dad has shown her a few things. Now that I get to be in the picture (long story), I will be sure to impart some training and knowledge. Unfortunately, I have used edged weapons in both defensive and offensive, for civilian and military/police use, so...*sigh*
@@thatrealba No offense, but it's a bummer that your services are needed (because poopie world), but think of it this way. You have the ability to provide something not many parents can provide, which is her safety, and security without reliance of others. That's a HUGE deal. The daughter that owns the karambit is the only one who wanted to be trained out of all 3 of them, and my son wanted to learn as well. I'm deffo not some martial arts master by any stretch, so all I taught them was how to inflict just enough damage to escape. I LOVE the military application of martial arts because it's designed to be efficient, and effective period.
@@demontekdigital1704 Dude, I have utmost respect for any father man enough to teach his kids to protect themselves. Good on you, my friend. I'm pretty disabled anymore and leave the cool guy stuff to the young bucks. Just dont fook around with my loved ones, ya know? 😇
@@thatrealba Oh, I completely agree. All that crap is for the youngsters. I'm 49 yrs old, and just wanna be left alone these days, lol. Not quite "get off my lawn" yet, but I'm getting close. I think I screwed up with my son though, as he is now wanting to pursue a career in MMA. I support him no matter what, but I also don't wanna see him get head kicked into oblivion, LOL.
A true ancient karambit from indonesia and philipines never been double edged.. The true karambit originally is small and the purposes is to easily conceal in your palm so your opponents wont realise you holding it until suddenly they get slash.. the modern western made one that are bigger and agressively in design.
A double edge makes the karambit potentially dangerous for the user and you trade in multiple defensive options for just two offensive options. The two options you get from a double edge are the extended backward whip slash (these will be superficial slashes because you will lack support and you will lose the whip ability that can be very effective when you hit someone behind the ear, besides the eye, elbow, wrists or knuckles) and the back slash through someone’s defense (a move that also can be done with the right blade and some training)
Great video but many of these are not karambits. An actual karambit will always be a claw shaped design. Some of these were just knives with a finger hole.
Karambits are the Thai-chi/Kung-Fu of the knife world, more for show and people who have no idea what they’re talking about when it comes to knife fighting but like the think they do. While Stiletto’s and knives like the Ti-Lite and other daggers are the MMA of the knife world. With highly penetrative and longer blades you can penetrate internal organs like the heart and 🫁 lungs much easier to put someone down if you have to while kerambits just cut people like talons and are not going to be as affect with clothes. Penetrative knives are offensive knives where Kerambits are defensive knives. Defensive knives and defensive knife fighting technique are for dead men. Kerambits might look cool and are fun to play with but if you use them in a real fight you’ll find them far less affective. Also there are less than 1% of people on RUclips who know anything about knife fighting. RUclips has a lot of people that think and act like they know what they’re talking about when it comes to knife combat but have absolutely no idea and that misinformation is going to get people killed in the streets.
Haha, I have millitary dagger. Try to use it as fast and accurately as karambit. Really, it demands technique and physical preparation to use millitary dagger. They are heavy. Karambits are light, not these fancy designed and made hard to loose it in fight. Also, on the street, 99,9% attackers will get scared and run. It's all about to scare opponent, not kill him, it's not a battle field. For military purpose, I agree but soldiers are trained to use military daggers. Regular person, including crimminals can't use military daggers properly. Their moves are slow, energy draining.
My question is can you get away with openly carrying a Karambit or a Bowie knife in a gun free zone if the sign only says "No guns" or "No guns allowed" and only a picture of just baning the gun rather than including all other weapons. "Sir this is a gun free zone!" "It's alright, I'm a knife guy!!"
Karambits make no sense to me. As a fighting knife, karambits simply reduce the angles and dexterity that could be employed. If the shape is so useful, then why are there no similar historical weapons? Outside of Indonesia, I mean. Someone like Doug Marcaida is very impressive with one, but most people would be better off with a normal knife or at least a Wharncliffe. Of course, they are cool.
I've studied FMA for years and the only real, honest to god reason i can figure out for them is deeper slashing if you're slashing someone over and over. I'd honestly much rather have a tanto profile for a pure fighting knife, any day, because you kill people by stabbing them or by pull cutting. (not that I kill people. but based on cutting tests)
@@KissMyConverseFool Agreed. I wouldn't want to get hit by an 'uppercut' with a reverse gripped karambit, but that's not really a thing in any of my martial arts training. I love tantos though.
I use hawk bill knives in general. From use i found out that cutting flexible materials like rope and plastic are the best for hawk bills because there is a lesser chance of the blade slipping out. For the historical side of things scythes and sickles were used for reaping wheat, but because of the nature of the recurved blade it has a higher chance of getting stuck in stiffer material or if enough material bundles into the curve on a dull spot which would be detrimental in a fighting scenario, while a curved blade like a persian or katana slides out of the cut which would be more beneficial. Another note is hawkbill would cause more damage the drawbacks of losing a weapon outweighs the damage increase and losing a stabbing option and reach of a traditional knife The finger ring i found useful to extending the knife to cut weird angles and in tight spaces and helps index the knife while deploying. It also helps with holding objects if 2 hands are needed. It is also easier to deploy because of the perchase of the ring and less of a chance of dropping the knife either from the sheath or pocket. The caviate of pocket deployment is that it helps if there an assisted method like the emerson wave
@@The_AntiVillain I hate cutting things like that with a hawkbill because hawkbills are hard to saw with, but they are good for things like already tensioned twine, warehouse clingwrap, obviously their most famous application of drywall and grout, etc, but I i was talking primarily about self defense where I would rather have a very strong point that has very real, very intuitive applications than a hypothetical and esoteric set of value adds from it being a bit hooked. Also in terms of arming a population, you don't have to be some knife fighting jedi to use a stiff point
The simple fact is that few people will ever use an edged weapon in personal combat, and even trained soldiers generally resort to a crappy slashing motion that does minimal, topical damage. This is why the Romans used swords designed to encourage their men to stab deeply into the enemy, where more damage could be done. Colonel Dave Grossman has some fantastic research into deadly use of force throughout history, if it sparks your interest to look into it. I had to resort to using a folding pocket knife to save my life, a long time ago, and I aimed for the man's kidney but missed. He still nearly died from bleeding out. A karambit would have done the same damage as the drop point blade I used. Things aren't as complex as some people make them out to be. This is of course one man's opinion, but based on my life or death experience, and also my training and experiences later on as a combat deployed soldier and police officer.
I appreciate that you tell us upfront that you aren't an expert in the tactical side, you are legit one of the most honest salesmen out there! Keep up the great videos
I agree! Way too many "experts " out there.
I have the Planck and almost love it. The two problems are:
1: the stock is too thin to use as is for the hard work the blade shape wants to do.
2: the sheath is wide. I had hoped for a scout carry work knife, but the blade is too tall to scout carry if you sit/stand/climb/crawl a lot at work. A double wrap of paracord is necessary.
After that though-the design of the knife is amazing, and I haven’t seen all of the grips it is clearly designed for demonstrated. In both forward and reverse grip, the handle allows for using the ring, or choking up on the blade and gripping in front of the ring. Choked up is beautiful for most of my work tasks: cutting stuff, stripping wire, trimming connectors etc. It’s a joy to use. After wrapping the handle I used it to cut out some ratty old carpet and then lay lanoleum in a laundry room. It was great to use. In the end, I wish I carried it more but can’t find a comfortable way to. I had it in my tool bag, but worry about someone deciding it is a concealed weapon… that sucks because I miss it a lot while working. I frequently wish I had it with me instead of other knives I can more easily carry. I have a Viper Berus 2 as an easier carry option, and it is a fantastic work knife-but it’s less versatile than the Planck.
Can we see a best Karambit over $100 episode? I bet there are some really good ones. I saw a Tops one that looked amazing.
Recently got the bastineli pika karambit !
Had mine for about 2 years great karambit
Jeez, something else I didn’t know I needed.
It's really nice to actually have somebody that gives us the prices on these fantastic offerings
Love the way your Elementum failed to initially drop shut just as you were making your point, but it absolutely stands. Just learning and starting to build a collection of good folders and trying not to spend my money on something that fails on the fundamentals..again, ahem, so glad people like you are here!
I only want a Karambit if I can open boxes and make a sandwich.
Well, open some boxes and make a sandwich, then go get yourself a karambit
Aggressively butter toast
I just bought the TOPS model! I will post my review as soon as I get it!
Great compact option. Hope you enjoy it
I picked up the Planck, it’s very nice. I fitted it with some chubby Padauk scales and now that it fills out my hand, it’s a VERY useful knife. The geometry is quite different, it’s unique afaik, and it’s immediately clear that a lot of thought was put into it. It does have a kitchen knife vibe, with a very controlled grip, a good belly, and the fingers up and out of the way. The sheath and clip (as mentioned) are the icing - one of the best clips in the biz imho. I prefer it in a horizontal-ish carry, with the ring tipped up towards my right hand a little - quick to deploy and easy to re-seat. Overall, a great knife @ $50! Thanks guys 🙏
Even marcaida said that he also learn carambit at Merpati Putih Silat in Indonesia and also by one of Indonesia Air force Instructor.
Base on the people of Minangkabau ( Indonesia ), Carambit is the word by tagalog and melayu language.
The word came from minangkabau language _
The Original name is Kurambiak ,
Kurai mean Curve and Ambiak mean Take it.
So Curambiak means to Deliver a Curve attack and then take it.
The modern carambit is base on Silat Harimau ( Tiger Silat ).
But Kurambiak from minangkabau Indonesia originally from Silat Elang ( Eagle Silat ) because is originally from how eagle hunt the prey by that curve claw.
In modern Carambit , people say carambit from Tiger Claw.
Its not wrong either.
Because there is many form of Silat.
And the move Marchaida show in his video is from Silat Elang/ Eagle Silat.
In indonesia military ,
The Instructor usually have the knowledge in both type Eagle Silat and Tiger Silat.
That Real Steel is barely a karambit. It's practically a sheep's foot with a pinky hole. I like it.
Edit: that Fox is a really nice EDC design!
Could you explain why the Provoke doesn't work for Left handers?
Never thought I’d say this because most of their stuff is junk but if your on a budget Mtech has a nice full size karambit for 25 bucks . We all juggle knives has a good review on it and I bought one based off that review .
I love the brouse. I wish I knew someone who had one to look at and play with. The big concern I have is the "liner lock" I've had a couple high end knives with liner locks fail on me. With light use. So it makes me cautious of them now.
I recently bought the newest provoke (compact), it’s an awesome knife and would recommend it. However know this: it’s a right side only carry and the deployment from the pocket takes lots of practice (you will cut your pants). The construction is nice and the knife is very sharp. I carry left side so I sent it back.
A friend and fellow martial artist LOVES his provoke (the initial offering, not the smaller or 'plastic' handled ones). He has a lot of knives, but it's his EDC.
Maybe I didn't spend enough time playing with it, but the lock never got comfortable for me.
An FYI, most commonly used martial arts weapons (asside from swords and spears and even a few of those) were farm implements. Nunchuku were flals for breaking rice, the Sai were like a pitchfork to pick up bales, the Tonfa were part of a system to pick up pallets ……
My favorite skinning knives is actually a fixed blade karambit
hey DCA, im after a modern traditional folder with a roundish tip? ie needs pocket clip and some fidget factor.
and a fixed blade for 90 percent food prep and 10 percent camp uses.
budget is loose but everything here in Australia is near double!
Thanks
With that revo k knife. Is there anyway I could get a hawk bill blade but keep the handle?
I’ve been waiting for this video! Thanks David and fellow knife center crew!! 🇺🇸🔪
Do you guys have any training? / non sharp karambits?
A very helpful review thank you.
The Fox Knife you showed has a logo with a tail on it. All of my Fox knives have the logo that is just the head. Do the different logos mean something?
It says ‘Fox - Black Fox’ which I think is their budget line.
The tail logo is from Black Fox, it’s their budget line similair to what Spyderco does with their Byrd line up
Thank you both.
Thanks David for all the great videos. You really help me make my decisions on knives.
thanks for the great video.
It was very helpful.
When I was younger I liked these designs, as I got older I realized I wasn't a ninja. Still like the civivi though!
You'll never be a ninja with that attitude! ;)
@@joelb5391 hahaha. I got a microtech ultratech. Is that good enough? :p
I use a hawkbill style blade at work a lot. definetly not a ninja lol. still a tremendously well cutting style of blade
Hey, they open packages good! Like a ninja opening his mail!
Is there a reason I never see Kershaw knives in any videos(I’ve only watched like 5) I though they have some decent budget and higher end knives ?
@KnifeCenter, Would Karambits make good field dressing knives (if made out of steel that has good edge retention?) If so, why? If not, why not?
Just got me the quite tiny Böker Plus Bad Moon Karambit for 40 €uros, love it!
Takes some getting used to it, due to its small size and for needing the ring-finger in the ring (ikr) for a forward grip.
Fits air tight in the sheath, came razor sharp, has a nice grind and is robust D2 steel for your clawing needs.
Always been fan of Cold Steel Products, especially when it comes to handle design.
Would love to see a new "Best keychain knives" video
Or, best knives you need a microscope for.
Thanks David 👍 ...as a person new to this realm of blade design and function I found this video helpful. And for that, I thank you.
That Double Agent always makes me think of the cheap Pakistani Cat Skinners I See at the flea market .
i trust this Guy.
Best knife channel!!
Got and carry the curve for 3-4 years I like the knife but hate the sheath. Makes the glorified meter maids nervous if they see you carrying it though. Been ogling the crkt for awhile good to see they got them more affordable now.
why did the revo jump from 50 to almost 80 ?
Revivo k9...looks great.
I like quickie and blackfox. Light is important in using self-defence tools. People don't realize how hard is to use heavy knife. Also the shape of blades will not cause fatal injuries against attacker, I think it will scare most attackers, cut them but not make a huge and deep injuries. The problem is when you would need to use it against agressive dog like pitbull. It can be not enough to stop them.
Karambits are pretty much a handheld scythe.great for slashing.
Outstanding as always. Let me caution that most cities frown on double edged anything, so check before you carry
Why even follow city laws, it’s just a waste time and worry
Need moreTops Knives 🔪
Can't wait for my Reate Exo K!
That $99.99 will definitely be the future of karambits.
Boker accomplice is also a good option under 100$
Not a karambit though.
No way.
Perfect timing! I’ve been reading a lot about karambits the last two days and very interested in getting one. Thank you for the vid!
Check out bastineli creations!
The CRKT DU HOC is a beast
Let’s do a best karambits of 2021 with no price limit👑
I really like the BlackFox, but I don't like the price. Strangely enough, the Brous import karambit is very nicely priced. I might have to get one. Very cool video!
The pika is badass!
He just keeps saying, “…girth…”🤣🤣🤣
TDI kabar is my go to
That CIvivi is silly thin. I'm pretty disappointed in it.
Anyone wants it, it's yours for the price of shipping. Still in box.
Shipping from where homie
Real steel shade is certainly not a karambit. It may be inspired by karambits but it doesn’t have a hawkbill blade. That’s just a recurved sheepsfoot blade. Love your videos DCA.
I'm 70 years old and carried knives into combat and never needed a Karambit unless it had a 4 inch blade.
If your knife sheath hole aren't a size that works, get creative with some coat hanger and bend something nice. I have a few clips for IWB carry that I've bent using a Leatherman that keep the knife in sheath and stable and it's borderline free if you do some tacticool arts and crafts!
My provoke cost 120 but its a sweet fidget flipper.
Thanks.
"If you aren't familiar with karambits...."
then you didn't play counter-strike.
Lol 😆
And this is where we start having problems
In the real world 🤣
In regards to the kinematic opening system and your fingers, would you say that you prize them slightly more than average?
Just ordered the Planck, not sure what to use it for but as you said it will at least be a great performer in my camping-kitchen
Thanx
I like the Brous , thanks for the introduction
Still no Kershaw hawkbill.
jim hopper reviews karambits 2021
Bought the provoke when it was $180, cheapskates.
Can we revisit this with sub $100 and sub $200?
Sorry but i have bought a karambit for 14$ and to be honest it is better than most of the karambit in this list btw it is folding karambit
I got a Provoke Zap from you guys, then dyed the handle a dark greenish-blue. I really love it.
Just curious about the pocket deploy on the Karambit with the 3 spikes. It looks to me like a new pair of jeans would be in order after the first deploy or at least a new pocket?🤔👍😊
Does the SCH112 not exist anymore? I bought 2 of them for $62 few years back.
Of course the Ontario that I like the most is discontinued
Really lovin that brous enforcer
I always hear about cops using a knife as a ''Last offence'' option, but I have never seen or heard of any cop who actually did use a knife on someone... Thanks for showing us all of these beautys
Probably because it is a terrible option. And police gets hardly training with their firearm, so there is really no time to put in knife combat training.
Also can you imagine a cop carrying a provoke? Their belt is already super full... such a big chunk for such a tiny blade seems like a no-go.
@@etherealicer
Why do idiot always use "super" as an adjective now-a-days ? Doesn't even make sense with the way you use it.
This is quickly becoming my favourite RUclips channel, awesome works guys. Could you recommend a good slipjoint knife for fairly hard use that isn't too expensive. I live in the UK so I'm restricted to non locking blades. Thank you!
Crkt also has the Ibi if you are curious about the folding hybrid versions under $100. I am thinking about getting one.
That was awesome 😎. Yes I want to get MY ON ALMOST ALL OF THEM. GREAT JOB
I don't personally have use for one, but may end up getting one for one of my daughters. HA!
By all means buy her one. Just make sure to train her with it so she doesn't injure herself. My daughter has a karambit, and used it to defend herself against a thief trying to steal her purse. Long story short, she cut the hell out of his arm, kept her purse, and was able to get away safely. It made me super proud to hear that she was able to protect herself. Unlike my other daughters she actually thanked me for training her, LOL.
@@demontekdigital1704 that is both great and terrifying to hear. My oldest (the one likely getting a karambit) has been a knife lover for years and her step-dad has shown her a few things. Now that I get to be in the picture (long story), I will be sure to impart some training and knowledge. Unfortunately, I have used edged weapons in both defensive and offensive, for civilian and military/police use, so...*sigh*
@@thatrealba No offense, but it's a bummer that your services are needed (because poopie world), but think of it this way. You have the ability to provide something not many parents can provide, which is her safety, and security without reliance of others. That's a HUGE deal. The daughter that owns the karambit is the only one who wanted to be trained out of all 3 of them, and my son wanted to learn as well. I'm deffo not some martial arts master by any stretch, so all I taught them was how to inflict just enough damage to escape. I LOVE the military application of martial arts because it's designed to be efficient, and effective period.
@@demontekdigital1704 Dude, I have utmost respect for any father man enough to teach his kids to protect themselves. Good on you, my friend. I'm pretty disabled anymore and leave the cool guy stuff to the young bucks.
Just dont fook around with my loved ones, ya know? 😇
@@thatrealba Oh, I completely agree. All that crap is for the youngsters. I'm 49 yrs old, and just wanna be left alone these days, lol. Not quite "get off my lawn" yet, but I'm getting close. I think I screwed up with my son though, as he is now wanting to pursue a career in MMA. I support him no matter what, but I also don't wanna see him get head kicked into oblivion, LOL.
CRKT Bearclaw
Have a few Richard Derespina Karambits and love them
A true Karambit needs to be double edged. You lose a lot of effectiveness without a double edge, obviously dependent on your local laws.
A true ancient karambit from indonesia and philipines never been double edged.. The true karambit originally is small and the purposes is to easily conceal in your palm so your opponents wont realise you holding it until suddenly they get slash.. the modern western made one that are bigger and agressively in design.
A double edge makes the karambit potentially dangerous for the user and you trade in multiple defensive options for just two offensive options.
The two options you get from a double edge are the extended backward whip slash (these will be superficial slashes because you will lack support and you will lose the whip ability that can be very effective when you hit someone behind the ear, besides the eye, elbow, wrists or knuckles) and the back slash through someone’s defense (a move that also can be done with the right blade and some training)
Screw the local laws. I'll use whatever garden tool I wish.
@@harisyoung4110 I imagine the Tops Quickie is quite good at that
What are laws
Those cheap gas-station nylon sheaths are such dealbreakers for me and a lot of other people. It’s 2021 not the 90’s.
Great video but many of these are not karambits. An actual karambit will always be a claw shaped design. Some of these were just knives with a finger hole.
Nice adjustment with the Karambit hold
I think people are interested in your opinion on these type of blades
Where is the Shasta McNasty.?
Did he just say.... “lefties are left out”? 🤣😂🤣😂🤣👊🏾
Crkt karambit under 100$ ??? Where
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Update : the Brous enforcer is at 300$ now
The Ka-Bar snake charmer by custom knife designer Snody, and I do believe if you shop around it’s also less than $100.
Yes! This quickly became my favourite work knife; top quality stainless too.
@@charlesschultz3465 Yes Sir, for the most part it’s my cigar cutter when I don’t have one handy.
I like that CRKT Provoke.
Hey...don't forget the pull the dot for cross draw or scout carry!!
Karambits are the Thai-chi/Kung-Fu of the knife world, more for show and people who have no idea what they’re talking about when it comes to knife fighting but like the think they do. While Stiletto’s and knives like the Ti-Lite and other daggers are the MMA of the knife world. With highly penetrative and longer blades you can penetrate internal organs like the heart and 🫁 lungs much easier to put someone down if you have to while kerambits just cut people like talons and are not going to be as affect with clothes. Penetrative knives are offensive knives where Kerambits are defensive knives. Defensive knives and defensive knife fighting technique are for dead men. Kerambits might look cool and are fun to play with but if you use them in a real fight you’ll find them far less affective. Also there are less than 1% of people on RUclips who know anything about knife fighting. RUclips has a lot of people that think and act like they know what they’re talking about when it comes to knife combat but have absolutely no idea and that misinformation is going to get people killed in the streets.
I use my penetrating knives as defensive knives, especially the daggers. Where is it written in stone that they aren't ?
Haha, I have millitary dagger. Try to use it as fast and accurately as karambit. Really, it demands technique and physical preparation to use millitary dagger. They are heavy. Karambits are light, not these fancy designed and made hard to loose it in fight. Also, on the street, 99,9% attackers will get scared and run. It's all about to scare opponent, not kill him, it's not a battle field. For military purpose, I agree but soldiers are trained to use military daggers. Regular person, including crimminals can't use military daggers properly. Their moves are slow, energy draining.
wish that double agent would come in a higher end steel, that aus 8 is the only reason that knife doesn't sit on the belt
My question is can you get away with openly carrying a Karambit or a Bowie knife in a gun free zone if the sign only says "No guns" or "No guns allowed" and only a picture of just baning the gun rather than including all other weapons. "Sir this is a gun free zone!" "It's alright, I'm a knife guy!!"
conceal it 😂
Stone cold sucker for kbits of all kinds... have one on me at all times, unless I’m in a non permissive environment.
I'm honestly hoping for an episode on bowie knives one day
Karambits make no sense to me. As a fighting knife, karambits simply reduce the angles and dexterity that could be employed. If the shape is so useful, then why are there no similar historical weapons? Outside of Indonesia, I mean. Someone like Doug Marcaida is very impressive with one, but most people would be better off with a normal knife or at least a Wharncliffe. Of course, they are cool.
I've studied FMA for years and the only real, honest to god reason i can figure out for them is deeper slashing if you're slashing someone over and over. I'd honestly much rather have a tanto profile for a pure fighting knife, any day, because you kill people by stabbing them or by pull cutting. (not that I kill people. but based on cutting tests)
@@KissMyConverseFool Agreed. I wouldn't want to get hit by an 'uppercut' with a reverse gripped karambit, but that's not really a thing in any of my martial arts training. I love tantos though.
I use hawk bill knives in general. From use i found out that cutting flexible materials like rope and plastic are the best for hawk bills because there is a lesser chance of the blade slipping out. For the historical side of things scythes and sickles were used for reaping wheat, but because of the nature of the recurved blade it has a higher chance of getting stuck in stiffer material or if enough material bundles into the curve on a dull spot which would be detrimental in a fighting scenario, while a curved blade like a persian or katana slides out of the cut which would be more beneficial. Another note is hawkbill would cause more damage the drawbacks of losing a weapon outweighs the damage increase and losing a stabbing option and reach of a traditional knife
The finger ring i found useful to extending the knife to cut weird angles and in tight spaces and helps index the knife while deploying. It also helps with holding objects if 2 hands are needed. It is also easier to deploy because of the perchase of the ring and less of a chance of dropping the knife either from the sheath or pocket. The caviate of pocket deployment is that it helps if there an assisted method like the emerson wave
@@The_AntiVillain I hate cutting things like that with a hawkbill because hawkbills are hard to saw with, but they are good for things like already tensioned twine, warehouse clingwrap, obviously their most famous application of drywall and grout, etc, but I i was talking primarily about self defense where I would rather have a very strong point that has very real, very intuitive applications than a hypothetical and esoteric set of value adds from it being a bit hooked. Also in terms of arming a population, you don't have to be some knife fighting jedi to use a stiff point
The simple fact is that few people will ever use an edged weapon in personal combat, and even trained soldiers generally resort to a crappy slashing motion that does minimal, topical damage. This is why the Romans used swords designed to encourage their men to stab deeply into the enemy, where more damage could be done. Colonel Dave Grossman has some fantastic research into deadly use of force throughout history, if it sparks your interest to look into it.
I had to resort to using a folding pocket knife to save my life, a long time ago, and I aimed for the man's kidney but missed. He still nearly died from bleeding out. A karambit would have done the same damage as the drop point blade I used. Things aren't as complex as some people make them out to be. This is of course one man's opinion, but based on my life or death experience, and also my training and experiences later on as a combat deployed soldier and police officer.