karambit

[mitch4570]

does Hi still make karambit knives. I see them in some posts and would like one.

 

[JayGoliath]

Hi Mitch,

Welcome to HI!
A & C are the more popular types of K-bit as we like to call it here.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=686679&highlight=himalayan+imports+kerambit
Fantastic thread by our mod Karda.

You may email Auntie Yangdu at HIMIMP@AOL.COM or "shark" it on the Deal of the day (DoTD) basis.

 

[Karda]

Yep, they're still being made and show up here from time to time.
Jay has you covered. Give Auntie an email to inquire.

 

[heinlein]

A couple of months ago they had quite a few Karambit-Cs being offered as DOTDs. I picked up two Karambitsies in October and I find them to be quite useful.

 

[Howard Wallace]

...I find them to be quite useful.

What do you use them for? Any utilitarian advantages to that design for particular tasks?

 

[Karda]

What do you use them for? Any utilitarian advantages to that design for particular tasks?

The karambit is the indonesian equivalent to the khukuri.
It's roots are as a utility/farm tool, but it also serves well for SD purposes.

The K-Bit we have here, i believe, combines the best parts of karambit and khukuri and both the original Dan K design and my redesigned C-Bit have their places in the line of tool and weapon. Dans design is straighter and more utilitarian whereas the C-Bit is more curved and feels more like a weapon. The C-Bit also has a larger ring to accomodate those with larger fingers.

Here is a little history info from Guro Tarani :
http://www.karambit.com/what_is.htm