Bullnose Karambit

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stabman

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Got my Bullnose Karambit on Friday, and it's pretty neat. Very sharp, INSANELY light, and the double ball detent is genius.
My question though is why the use of a free-floating stop pin?
Generally I prefer a stop pin screwed in place, but I'm wondering if there's some advantage to a free-floating one.
Overall, a pretty cool little knife.:)
 
Switch sides on the clip, and practice waving it both forward and backward, to see what you prefer. I think there are advantages to both positions.

Backward is more versatile (pinkie finger in the hole). In this saber position you have more freedom of movement, and more angles at which you can use the blade (a better defensive position). In the blade forward position (index finger in the hole) used as a "knife boxing" tool, you will have the advantage of striking power (more of an offensive position...but you can still parry and block your opponent just like a boxer does).

I have both the Bullnose and Combat Karambits, and I think I like the Bullnose in a backward draw, and the Combat in a blade forward draw....might change my mind tomorrow though!

If you find that the hole is to tight, you can sand a little G-10 off to enlarge it. Don't go to far however. If it gets to sloppy, you will compromise retention.
 
the floating stop pin is something that bugs me a little, i dont see why it should be loose especially on a higher end knife like the EKIs ? it really makes no difference to the performance of the knife either way but i would just prefer it to all fit together snugly.
If you take a scale off and put a spacer in the hole it will stop it moving about.
 
Haze, thanks for the spacer suggestion.:thumbup:
Reconranger, I find it's nice for left pocket carry in a draw forward position. It's nice in saber grip, but my other EDC knives are more suited to that.
The Combat or Super WOULD be far better for slashing from the forward draw, but the lack of stab capacity on the back swing would be a tad limiting.
It works good for utility work(the Bullnose that is). And if you don't wave it open in front of folks it's not too intimidating looking, due to the short blade length.
I got a few comments of "oh, that's cute!"
EXACTLY the reaction I want in an EDC knife.:)
 
Thought I'd mention that the liner lock on my Bullnose Karambit has been impeccable. No issues whatsoever, and has stayed good through some rather hefty inadvertant spine-whacks while getting the hang of the whole spinning deal(my fingers are thankful:D).
I still believe the liner lock is more problematic by nature than other locks, but this particular one is doing awesome.
 
The forward wave with the index finger is nice, but can slash or get tangled in your own shirt/jacket on the way out. Saber hold makes no sense to me. I draw to the rear, index finger, palm rotated outward counter-clockwise. This clears clothing, draws away from your foe, and still yields that fantastic boxing grip. YMMV of course.
 
i just ordered a bullnosed karambit, did i make a wise choice, i was kinda eyeing the comander karambit
 
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