Karambit anybody?

Daniel Koster

Daniel Koster

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I did some CAD work this morning while pondering the universe and meaning of life...:D :eek: :p :foot:



And came up with this Karambit (K-BIT) design:


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Let me know what you think!



This is based on some discussions I had with a martial arts instructor a while back who was looking for some trainers for his classes.

I am open, of course, to styling suggestions, as this one is quite plain/ordinary/basic/functional.

I have to limit them (I hope you understand) to what I can actually do in my shop.

As it is right now, I don't know if I can even do this one....?!?

I was thinking of making the grinds pure zero-edge scandi grinds at the same angle as the bushcraft (12.5 degress per side). Would make sharpening very easy and leave a tip strong enough to take some serious use/abuse.


These would be made from 1/8" or 5/32" thick stock. If I decide on handles, then I'd probably go with 1/8"....the scandi grinds will keep it plenty strong...and the thinner stock will make it lighter and easier to carry.


I was thinking a horizontal sheath with the ring forward (blade would point down) on the strong side. Quick and easy to draw. Resheathing would require a little practice, but the draw would be fast.


Let me know what you think - I'll "flavor" this design a little more, and who knows.....might even make it into production...!?!


:thumbup:

Dan




p.s. the dankura is out of production...I don't plan on making any more....this would replace that.
 
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What I love about the karambit is that it emulates the tigers claw, your design loses that because of the straight blade. I'd be interested in a karambit from you but would certainly like to see it developed a little further
 
That's a bit more of a Loon-bit, Swan-bit or Scorpion-bit if you rotate it 90 degrees to the right. :)
 
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I'd like to see a pair of things tweaked on the design.

First a greater angle, 90* (and close to) isn't really my favorite on 'bits as I have issues with rapid grip changes.

Second of all I'd like to see a bit longer cutting edge (longer blade as well) at least two inches worth of cutting edge.

And if your feeling classy you could do a reverse tanto blade...because I've always wondered what that would look like on a 'bit
 
I'll see what I can come up with, guys. :thumbup:


Thanks for the suggestions so far.

Dan
 
Sad to hear about the Dankura. I personally think that it already is a great karambit. What you've proposed seems more like some kind of Kama.
Karambits are claws or talons. The raptor's claw in Jurrasic Park.
 
Excellent design friend! It looks almost like the Filipino Boxcutter I got from Laci Szabo a while back. Just be careful spinning it, because if you think that a hooked blade is bad, try getting stabbed in the wrist with a piercing blade!
 
Raptor's Claw - excellent!



I do agree that more of a hook would be nice....but any of you guys ever try to grind on a curve?!?

:p


Dan
 
I have actually done one....and will never do it again! :eek:
 
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