Best Karambit? - Both Fixed & Folding

I just order the Fox-479 the black one with the G10 scales ...

I paid for it 79.5 euros shipping included ...
 
I bought some days ago the 5.11 Tarani folder and it looks to be a strong Kbit, the problem is the lack of the wave in order to open it quickly ... so that is why I am going to try the Fox-479
 
Blop said:
Any other was a little bader. Especially the Strider Tarani was found to be the most stupiest karambit because there you get any chance you need to cut yourself by normally grabbing the knfe.

I would take a closer look at the Emerson fixed karambit.
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Do germans not understand that you're supposed to stick your index finger inside the hole or what? Because otherwise, there is no way you could cut yourself, unless you have the hands of an ogre.
 
this response . probably only my own opinion. karabits look scary however have you considered hanging up between the ribs or on web gear or canvas.the least you can expect if losing control'' a broken finger ;worst lose your butt. very little tactical options.i;i will take a straight blade anytime.
 
DennisStrickland said:
this response . probably only my own opinion. karabits look scary however have you considered hanging up between the ribs or on web gear or canvas.the least you can expect if losing control'' a broken finger ;worst lose your butt. very little tactical options.i;i will take a straight blade anytime.
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It was natures design and a good one at that, in the right hands its a devastating tool.

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roloss_valdes said:
I bought some days ago the 5.11 Tarani folder and it looks to be a strong Kbit, the problem is the lack of the wave in order to open it quickly ... so that is why I am going to try the Fox-479
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Just add zipties to it. I have them on my Journeyman and I can wave it open
 
I tried it but 80 or 85 % of the time it works, but not 100 % of the time ...

If you try the ice pick grip ( if you grab the zipties to the front of your front pocket ) most of the time the Zipties does not grab the pocket and the blade does not open.

I was trying the wrist opening in an extended position but I can not open it using this method....

The other method is whith the pinky in the ring and use the thumb oval to opent with the thumb in a blade up grip.

Any advise ?

Thank you
 
I have the emerson folder, and it is a great karambit for general use. I use it as my EDC. The thing I do not like about the emerson fixed is that it is basically the folder with a longer blade. I also have a fox 636 fixed karambit, and I like it quite a bit. The handle is LARGE, so if you do not have very large hands, it will be too big. It is a little big for me, but I like it a lot. I wanted a hossom/dionaldo one, but cant find one anywhere. I have read good things about the emerson fixed, despite its folding design base. I have also heard good things about the fox (personal experience and reviews) and cold steel fixed blades. The only thing I dont like about the fox is that it is only bladed on the inside edge, rather than the outside and inside edge. That was a big selling point for the hossom/dionaldo, that and the fact that it was designed by a master in the arts of the karambit.
 
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This is the Snag which was manufactured by Reese Weiland. Probably my next kbit. Easily waved aftermarket.
 
I have the Spyder K-Bit and the Deresprina M-10 fixed.Both are very solid.I had a Emerson but the hole felt too small(traded for the M-10).I'm wanting to pick up a 5.11 in the near future.
 
roloss_valdes said:
I tried it but 80 or 85 % of the time it works, but not 100 % of the time ...

If you try the ice pick grip ( if you grab the zipties to the front of your front pocket ) most of the time the Zipties does not grab the pocket and the blade does not open.

I was trying the wrist opening in an extended position but I can not open it using this method....

The other method is whith the pinky in the ring and use the thumb oval to opent with the thumb in a blade up grip.

Any advise ?

Thank you
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Use the largest ziptie you can find that grips onto the spin of the blade. Practice opening in reverse grip by rotating the knife a little clockwise before and as you pull it from the pocket. That way you're using the broad lip of the pocket to wave the knife, and not just the seam.

I've got it down so I have the karambit in my pocket, not clipped, and I can grip the knife with my finger in the hole, and I just have to thrust straight from my pocket onto a "target" and the knife is already open as it exits the pocket.
 
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