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Kerambit Prototype

C-Camerer

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Here is a pic of my model three Kerambit prototype it has already been sent to a customer but let me know what you think of the design. It is forged 5160 with the hook being hot chiseled and spread away from the main blade. The blade is about 2" long. the finish ia a baked on Gun-Koate. One thing about it that I found surprising is that it was actually quite comfortable as a utility knife in a forward grip with the pinky finger in the ring.
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Is the hook sharpened? I'd think that with a sharpened hook, it would be a wicked weapon, traditional Karambit techniques witht he forward edge, and Pikal techniques with the back hook, to catch and rip.
Either way thats a really sweet little piece. Very nice forge work.

How do you like that GunKote? I've been thinking about using some on a few of the blades I make.
And could you drop me an email and let me know how much one like this, with a sharpened hook on the back would cost? I'm fairly broke right now, and trying to save for Keatings Riddle of Steel isnt helping, but it'd be good info to have for later. I'd appreciate it. :)
 
The hook was taken to a rough edge before the Gunkote was applied. It is not sharp enough to slice but would produce a very nasty tear if hooked and dragged throught the article being hooked. What I was trying to acomplish with the hook was the ability to trap and if you wanted to go ahead and rip the trapped article that was possible.

The Gunkote was a great surprise. It was very easy to get a nice smooth coat and when baked it produced a pretty durable finish.

I was unable to send you an e-mail, it kept bouncing back. If you want, e-mail me at craiggpf@dtnspeed.net
 
I'm the one who owns this kerambit and all I have to say is that Craig did one fantastic job. I always wanted to own a kerambit and Craig made my wish come true. Looking forward to the folder he'll be working on. Thanks again, Craig.

Stuart
 
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