Dec 2, 2012 · Karambit- great for self defense, terrible as utility blade Balisong- better for utility, not as good as karambit in defense/fighting. Just my opinion, having had/have both types.

Nov 13, 2014 · Karambit is less useful than straight knife in hands of untrained person, but also a better weapon in hands of trained person. Untrained person will most likley just stab, and you can stab …

Jul 8, 2017 · Are Karambits Legal In IL? "Karambit" strictly speaking is just the unique curvature shape of a blade, irrespective of handle. If the curved blade is affixed to a handle where one touches one …

Aug 5, 2013 · A: The Karambit (pronounced kah-rahm-bit) is a remarkable utility knife that was born in the Indonesian archipelago with roots in Malaysia and the Philippines. Akin to the Swiss Army knife …

Nov 18, 2014 · Especially with karambit style knives. When carried in the tip down method, the top (where the spine would be if it weren’t sharpened) edge could be used via a quick jab slash method. …

Aug 14, 2014 · The karambit was originally designed in Indonesia as an agricultural tool, much as the khukuri was in Nepal. Over the years it was evolved into a weapon by enhancing it's claw-like attributes.

Nov 13, 2015 · Ceramic rod should work. Sharpening motion and then stropping motion. I personally wouldn’t attempt to sharpen or strop on anything flat with a karambit.

Dec 7, 2009 · Does anyone carry a karambit for EDC ? The claw-style blade shape seems like it'd be great at certain tasks but not so great for others. Anyway , I like how some of them look and I'm …

Jan 2, 2002 · I just know I am going to light a match under a powder keg here but what are everyone's take on karambit vs pikal blades? As far as I can tell it is like comparing a claw to a fang.

Aug 13, 2016 · Hey guys. Im making this post because I'm having a hard time Sharpening a karambit on my Work Sharp Ken Onion. It's coming out semi-sharp. It can cut paper, but it tears it as it cuts. Does …