karambit question

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FredL

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I'm thinking of getting an Emerson folding karambit. since I'll mainly use it for daily cutting chores, does anyone have any thoughts on which blade design to get? I like the traditional hooked blade, but am not too sure if it's very useful for anything other than defense.

thanks

Fred
 
If you want one of the karambits and you want to use for mainly regular EDC stuff, I'd get the Bullnose or Commander Karambit. I had a Combat Karambit for a while but needed $$$ and sold it. Anyway, you can use the curved karambit blade for utility purposes, but it takes a bit of getting used to in many situations and there are some things that it's just not going to do or do as well as a straighter blade would.
 
I carry the hawk style blade but don't use it for anything incase I need to use it for defence so I'll have a fresh edge to inflict maximum damage. I also carry a commander and use that for my cutting chores. I just think it's a good idea to always carry two knives. One for working, one for hurting.
 
Thanks for the advice. I ended up ordering the hooked blade. If I need it, I'll carry a small Leatherman for whatever the hooked blade doesn't do well..

Thanks again for everyone's help.

Fred
 
FredL said:
just out of curiosity, how do you carry them? In your two front pockets?

Fred
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I had a leather sheath made for the commander, and I carry the karambit in my strong side front pocket. Works great for me....:)
 
Do you guys have any concerns about having your finger broken if it's in the ring and the knife is being used for self-defense?

Fred
 
Guys know I am new to the room but I am really not a big fan of the Karambit design. It is a good “grip it and rip” knife for self defense but for everyday cutting I would not recommend it. If I had to get one it would be a fixed blade design that has a sharp edge on both sides.
 
i'm not nutz about 'em either, but some folks are.

i had a tarani master model and it would have been the last knife i would want for utility use myself, though it would work in that role. so help me i was more disappointed with the whole kerambit concept after that purchase than any other purchase of knives i have ever made, by far.

but lotsa folks do like the things.
 
Don G. said:
Show me another knife that has a blade length of only 2.6" and can inflict as much damage as the karambit. When I lived in California, many places banned knives with a blade length greater than 3" (e.g. LA, Sacramento, Oceanside, etc). Even Washington D.C. has a 3" limit. ....but when traveling through a place with restrictive knife laws....the KARAMBIT rules!:thumbup:
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The above and some concerns about the legality of my Kershaw Boa led me to buy a Spyderco Karambit. One thing though, mine has provoked some extreme reactions even from weapons friendly people.
 
Don G.,
As I stated it is a great grip it and rip it weapon, but if you will check the original post he stated he wanted a knife for everyday cutting. I have never doubted it for inflecting damage but for everyday use it sucks.
 
Fred, Don and Georgia Guy,
You are all correct, they suddenly act like I am Jack-The-Rippers Goth Cousin, Jill.
For the time being I will carry my Boa or my Van Hoy Snap-Lok.
 
I ordered a Harpy BTW, but I bet it will get the same response.
It might be wiser to be more discreet as well.
 
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