About the Karambit...

RWS-
Aint it the truth? The mind can hardly believe or fathom the damage done by a Kerambit..... and then imagine WWll Khuk or AK? Too much for me. I don't even like thinking about it. (writing ridiculous prose, a prepackaged Dashell Hammet take off, (sic) is not 'thinking' about it.)

If I ever had to use a knife in self defense I'd want it to be a 18" AK or so. That way it's over in a swipe, one way or another.




munk
 
I dunno. If I was definitely going to be in a fight, my Cherokee Rose or my 21" Chitlangi would be the right medicine, if I could only have a blade.

By God...
 
Hey!
How's about you guys all come up wtih a sheath desgin for the kerambit?
I LOVE the HI kerambit, but the sheath sucketh a tad.
I was thinking:
1. pommel forward nearly-horizontal belt sheath worn on the right side, edge down.

2. mmm, only had one idea really...
 
Considering only the ultra-tacticoooool usage this piece has, I would think mounting on the left side, butt forward, would work well, for all those who plan on using the kerambit to prevent an assailant from taking their firearm...

J
 
DannyinJapan said:
1. how does the handle fit you folks with the larger forepaws?

fantastic! I love it! Its awesome.

2. how does it feel in a forward grip?

see above.

3. why does the sheath always appear backards in the pics I see?

I dunno.


4. any of y'all carry yours often? how does it do in the realm of practicality?

i carry mine in a briefcase or behind my right hip, but the sheath is not so hot, so its usually in the briefcase. (Until I make a new sheath)
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Here's a picture of Danny's Kerambit Sheath:

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As soon as I finish designing my Citroen Tactical Radio Antenna sheath I'll post a pic of that, too. ;)
 
You have a future in cartoons. JUst kidding!

What Spectre said. That's one knife in the proper sheath should be almost invisible and slide out fast- from the left? Like crossdraw?


Spectre- I don't know anything about knife fighting. I have the Rose by my bedside (in case- along with the 10) but a Rose or a Kerambit wants at least some technique. An AK just says: (Like Billy Jack) "I'm going to swing here now and remove anything in contact with the arc, and there's not a thing you can do about it."


munk
 
AA is right, you just need one:D i use mine as a self defense/utility blade. I don't think i'll get get in a back alley hong kong bar brawl, but it does make me feel safe when i have to walk in a questionable part of town. Really, when you're unskilled with a knife, like myself, a blade becomes useful as more of a "spite your killer" than a "self defense" blade. If i'm mugged by a guy with a SAK..go ahead, take my wallet. i don't care if it is a SAK. i don't wanna get poked with a corkscrew. If i'm mugged by a guy with a gun, same thing only a lot more shaking and peeing on my part. If you touch my wife, though. THAT will be a different story. If some punk is still smiling while he's looking down his barrel, then i'm sure he'll pop me a deadly shot. But by God my kerambit will mess his plumbing up so bad that Bubba won't want to make him is cellmate girlfriend on account of his....accidents.
Munk is right, the HI kerambit is the body building dwarf of the small knife line up. The thickness of the blade continues all the way from the spine thru the grip. It only tapers at the point and toward the ring. 9" of ultra dangerous muscle (how many times can we honestly say that one guys;)).
I used my kerambit to flay open a raw roast to get to the bone. With it's blade thickness and polished razor sharp edge it was like Moses parting the Red Meat. Flesh just jumped out of the way. Makes one shutter.

Jake
 
I mentioned the strength factor for one reason. We had an anecdotal story here over a year ago, about an altercation in Afganistan, where an HI khuk broke the blade of a bad guy trying to puncture a good guy.

If there were any broken blades, or blades knocked out of hand, I thought the kerambit would be doing the knocking.


munk
 
The artwork is Danny's. If it had been mine you would definitely NOT say that I have a future in cartoons. ;)

My kerambit should be here tomorrow. :D :D :D

As far as the "if I was going to be in a knife fight" notion - I'd carry a short-barreled 12 gauge.
 
I am modifying the kerambit ring to open imported beer bottles.

"I used my kerambit to flay open a raw roast to get to the bone. With it's blade thickness and polished razor sharp edge it was like Moses parting the Red Meat. Flesh just jumped out of the way.

Jake"

YIKES :eek: :D :eek:

Mine's still looking for a name - Moses sounds good, after that.

You could boom out in a biblical roar, "Let- My- Wallet- Go!" as you are turning the thief into a spiral-sliced ham, so popular at the Holidays.


Ad Astra
 
Ad Astra said:
I am modifying the kerambit ring to open imported beer bottles.

"I used my kerambit to flay open a raw roast to get to the bone. With it's blade thickness and polished razor sharp edge it was like Moses parting the Red Meat. Flesh just jumped out of the way.

Jake"

YIKES :eek: :D :eek:

Mine's still looking for a name - Moses sounds good, after that.

You could boom out in a biblical roar, "Let- My- Wallet- Go!" as you are turning the thief into a spiral-sliced ham, so popular at the Holidays.


Ad Astra
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Moses. I like that:D I haven't named mine yet either. Most of the time I call mine "Ouch!! Mutha &*^$#@! <<throw it down. rush for a bandaid...again>>
Jake
 
A good Kydex sheath will solve any carry issues.

IMHO, it feels great - multiple grip positions....very versatile. I have yet to have an opportunity to carry it "in the field" but look forward to when I can.
 
I definitely like the idea of a weak side IWB sheath--blade forward with a good forward cant. That would allow you a "pinky in the ring" cross draw or a quick "index finger in the ring" weak hand draw.
 
I do love the HI karambit. I think it's a little large for urban carry, however. Some guy who makes good sheaths should develop a first-rate EDC rig :rolleyes:
I'd love to see a "Baby HI Kerambit." Dan, You listening? Think it might fly?
 
DannyinJapan said:
I gotta stop sniffing glue.

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Yea, if you didn't sniff that stuff you'd know the answer to your question.:rolleyes: :p

Just tzn DIJ. I'll add water to yer Peyote if'en it'll let me.:D :cool: :D

Edit:
Well hell I'll have to wait a few days until I give out some more rep. If'en I don't hit you pretty soon slip me an email.;)

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to DannyinJapan again.

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I always debate whether the scare works better than the advertisement there are guns to be stolen inside.




munk
 
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