Karambit knives

What is a Karambit knife?
The Karambit knife is a multi-use curved knife designed for protection, precision and efficiency. It has a curved blade, a comfortable handle, and usually includes at least one safety ring.

Why use the Karambit knife?

There are many advantages to handling the Karambit knife. One of the most interesting is the handle, which provides a non-slip grip, making it a reliable safety feature even in the most hostile conditions.

It can be used for gutting, cleaning, scaling, marking, rope slicing, in survival situations and many other functional purposes.
There are many knives on the market, but the broad functionality of the karambit offers countless possibilities. This knife is suitable for hunters, fishermen, hikers, climbers, cavers, field workers, law enforcement, first responders, search and rescue units, military, preppers and artists martial arts. Not only does the Karambit fit into tight places where other knives cannot, but it also provides balance and security at unusual angles, in tight spaces and in high stress situations.

How do you use a karambit knife?

Just like a scythe, the curved karambit knife is designed for slicing. The blade is often used with a hooking motion, similar to the sweeping motion one might use to cut through dense foliage or heavy material. The hooking motion allows the blade to easily slice through anything it encounters, as the force of the cut is carried along the entire length of the blade, deepening the cut and allowing greater penetration in a single stroke .

This design feature makes the karambit particularly suitable for a variety of everyday tasks and uses. The curved blade is also suitable for all types of environments, even extreme ones, thanks to its inherent safety features.

A little history

The Karambit knife was born in Asia, and more precisely in Indonesia and the Philippines. It is primarily used for self-defense, but was originally used for agricultural tasks. According to Indonesian legend and tradition, the Karambit's design is based on a tiger's claw.

Today the Karambit knife has mainly become popular with the culture of video games such as Conter Strike, Splinter Cell or Assasin's Creed.

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