First Karambit (a little different)

[Burchtree]

I now have a lot of respect for you makers that make a lot of these -- grinding the curved blade was a new one for me.

Anyway, I'd like some feedback on the overall design on it and any feedback would be appreciated. It's about 7 1/4 oal with a 3-inch hollow-ground blade of 1075.

Thanks for checking her out, and sorry for the poor pics.

 

[ed tank]

Thanks for checking her out, and sorry for the poor pics

Not that poor, just not enough of them. I realy like the hamon. Good looking blade.

 

[spyken]

michael, that's fantastic! one of these days, I gotta email you about something I have in mind....

 

[Chiro75]

Really really really good! Don't know what to say other than I like every aspect of it.

 

[Mr.BadExample]

Very cool Mike!!

 

[rdangerer]

Very nice. Ditto on the nice hamon. Nice touch.

 

[Megalobyte]

Very cool.

 

[Jason Cutter]

Nicely done, Michael, I think you nailed it first time round. Lovely hamon again. Heres one kerambit with a substantial pinky ring too. Jason.

 

[keninshiro]

Nicely done, Michael!....If this piece is up for grabs, email me. Thanks!

Eric.

 

[golok]

Michael, it is a very nice piece. From my experience, kerambits are usually a little bit more curvy and it sort of curves around the palm.

The blade isn't that long, mainly because it is designed for close quarter combat.

Kerambits are small (not too small) and unobtrusive. Must be able to be deployed with one swift movement and be able to cut from whichever way the arm swings.

 

[Danbo]

Way,way cool! Not bad, Grasshopper. It would seem, that you have snatched the pebble from Master Po's hand. It's now time for you to leave the temple.

 

[Dawkind]

Outstanding!!!!!!

 

[Burchtree]

Thanks all for the kind words -- it was a pita to grind and finish, but I like the outcome....plus it's fun to play with.

 

[Megalobyte]

Just be careful when playing, someone could lose an eye...

 

[Myakka]

Great blade, I just love your hamon lines

 

[brownie0486]

Nice K Michael.

Many do not get the rear brake correct even after making them awhile. Yours is executed as it should be and would be very easy to use [ comfortable ] in retracted and extended grips.

The shape of the blade is also spot on.

You should look into making more of these, you obviously have the talent.

Nicely done sir.

Robin Brown

 

[Knifeclerk]

I'm digging the menuki you chose for this piece. Wonderful knife. Very sexy.
-KC