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I'm looking at either the spyderco or emerson karambit. anyone own one of these, or have any suggestions on them, or other folding karambit recommendations, it would be greatly appreciated.

also, i know this isn't the blade pass-around forum, but if anyone has one of these that would be willing to ship to me for about a week to try out, that would be awesome. It will be returned in the same conditioned as received, with shipping compensation included in the return package.
 
I would say it kind of depends on your need and skill set. I have both and love them both. I really like the arc on the Spyderco Karambit however it is difficult for me to open quickly (I cannot do an inertia opening with it, I think the blade isn't heavy or loose enough) and I do not like two handed openings. The Emerson Wave makes the Emerson Karambit great for quick deployment however for some of my Silat preferences (leg pulls, etc.) I do wish the arc was tighter. Both of them also have "split" finger rings with space between the two sides, which I am not crazy about. Also, availability and prices differ greatly between the two.

Given that, I will say that I end up carrying the Emerson more frequently although since it was much more expensive I tend to opt even more for my Tarani Journeyman. The Tarani has the curvature I like, and is very easy to open using inertia (extending the karambit down allows the blade to open).

Hope that helps.
 
Check out a Cutter's Knife and Tool Bengal Kerambit from Triple Aught Design. Personally, I think these are the best designed folding kerambits.
 
i had a tarani and a EKI kerambit, didnt like them , didnt fit my hand well, my hand is too big i guess, didnt like the blade, just didnt dig the k' thing at all, course thats why ya have vanilla and chocolate, just not for me.

quality wise they are very well made, the tarani master k' IIRC was very well made/finished, S30V steel, just not for me.
 
My advice: Go to www.karambit.com and look at their folding models (masters/journeyman), they're awsome.... but MORE importantly is get a trainer and educate yourself abit i.e. book/video BEFORE you begin playing w/ your new karambit. Alot of people fall into the trap of buying a karambit and trying to spin it on their finger - this WILL result in the karambit being lodged deeply into your arm. good luck and be careful, and remember.... spin=blood :eek:
 
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