Bastinelli knives Pika and Picoeur

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Bastinelli Picoeur or Pika? Finger ring scalpell or karambit? Pros and cons? Picoeur has the slim, deep carry sheath and has a very short scalpell like blade. Pika is a small karambit and therefore a bit more specialized, but should as such work well. What are your opinions?

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I have tried both Boker Gitfo and Benchmade SOCP single edge model. Did not like either, they were both very uncomfortable. Benchmade was slightly better. To be ergonomic a knife like this should have the ring offset to the side like these have.
 
I think the straight one would be better option when under stressful situation. But those look like their edges are too close to the handle or the handles are too small.
Also I am not sure if they would be any more comfortable than socp.
Just my cents.
 
I don't like how close the blade of the straight one is to the fingers. That being said, the straight one is obviously better for EDC, while the karambit is better if you want self defense.
 
What's the intended purpose of these odd knives?

They seem like some specialized tools with a specific job in mind.

If these blades are your thing then cool. Buy what you like. But I can't imagine choosung either of these for edc (not for my needs , anyway).
 
Obviously these are made for self defence. I like the idea of a slim tool that can be carried easily, a mimimalistic design. The ring helps in having a good grip with a slim handle.

I have also thought about taking a large washer and making an add on ring to a neck knife, a bolt on design attached to the lanyard hole.
 
lieferung said:
I don't like how close the blade of the straight one is to the fingers. That being said, the straight one is obviously better for EDC, while the karambit is better if you want self defense.
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Depends on the hand size. Here's a picture from a french video. Looks like a tight fit, but not too tight. I would not recommend this to guys with giant hands.To be on a safe side the pika might be a better choise.
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I actually love the way these look.
The fact that they're completely sterile of any kind of stupid cutouts or extra holes and stuff that's only there for looks and to add cost is awesome. Other brands need to pay attention to this company, because they obviously know how to make a knife that didn't start off as a " cool " shape they designed then turned into a knife.
The straight one looks like it might make a decent bird & trout knife.
 
I don't know about the straight one, but I do believe the karambit is of Doug Marcaida's design. Makes sense why it's no frills.
 
The straight one is also a collective design by Bastinelli and Marcaida. Bastinelli knives are made by Fox knives in Italy.
 
If that straight one (i believe the picoeur) had the blade ground on the opposie side for pikal usage I would be all over it.

As it is if you are looking for a slim hideaway SD knife I would get a Perrin Lagriffe. I also like the BM SOCP so what do I know.
 
Between these two I'd take the curved one, as in such a short blade length the ability to "catch" the material and grab whatever it's cutting, typical if a curved blade (karambits, hawkbills...), greatly increases depth of cut and penetration, making longer, deeper and more safe-bet cuts.
The other one has a straight no frills blade for all and every task, but is shorter and has less belly, width and curvature thus drastically reducing the cutting performance.

Not only with self defense in mind, cutting open package, grabbing and slicing plastic clamshell, cutting cordage, nylon or cloth, etc...all these are best done with a curved blade
 
ThePeacent said:
Between these two I'd take the curved one, as in such a short blade length the ability to "catch" the material and grab whatever it's cutting, typical if a curved blade (karambits, hawkbills...), greatly increases depth of cut and penetration, making longer, deeper and more safe-bet cuts.
The other one has a straight no frills blade for all and every task, but is shorter and has less belly, width and curvature thus drastically reducing the cutting performance.

Not only with self defense in mind, cutting open package, grabbing and slicing plastic clamshell, cutting cordage, nylon or cloth, etc...all these are best done with a curved blade
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You probably are right. Only thing I don't like is the sheath, I would like a sheath that covers more of the knife for a deeper concealment if possible. Oh well, can't have everything. Maybe if I try making a sheath myself? A plastic liner and leather cover for comfortable IWB carry?
 
Ide buy the kerambit version personally, for self defense. A more useful (surprisingly so in fact) is an emerson la griffe. I was really surprised how many utility things I could use that knife for!
 
I decided I will get the Pika. I have enough small fixed blades to sacrifice one for a project, where I will do a wharncliffe with a finger ring. The ring will be made of a washer and bolted to lanyard hole.
 
Today I got the Pika. This is a piece of functional art. The karambit is flawless, slim, light as a feather. The size of the grip is just right for me and feels very comfortable.

The sheath is also top notch. Easily the best kydex sheath I have seen so far. The fitting is perfect, absolutely no rattle, good retention. Still with a slight tug the knife leaps out.

Bastinelli is a very talented designer. With his experience in martial arts, his design skills and the insight offered by Doug Marcaida this is a masterpiece. I really like his knives and intend to get more.
 
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