Lets talk karambits ONLY kerambits

I'll put my vote in for the Emerson Combat Karambit.

I have medium sized hands (according to Hatch Gloves) and the knife fits perfectly.

My only problem is that I have no legitimate use to carry it.

I also plan on buying a Derespina 10 and some others as funds see fit
 
R.J. Martin making sloppy handles? NEVER, lol. While I must say that the pictures look fine to me I have handled one and it was perfect. R.J. has amazing skills in general but one look at any of the folders he did in blue twillex G-10 should convince anyone of his handle sculpting prowess. Prehaps it is just texture on the side of the silver twillex G-10 that is giving you this perception, I can assure you that is is not rough or unfinished and I have no doubt the scale to handle mating is top notch.
 
No, I really am just commenting on the picture. It's mainly the edges on the silver twilex that gives it that look. I've never handled one of his knives, so no disrespect intended.

ETA: Those blades looks awesome though
 
TCBA Joe: I thought that's what you might be looking at. I think it's a "digital" thing-the weave of the material and the pixels. Anyway, the edges of the scales are chamfered nice and smooth. No offense taken!
 
rj martin said:
TCBA Joe: I thought that's what you might be looking at. I think it's a "digital" thing-the weave of the material and the pixels. Anyway, the edges of the scales are chamfered nice and smooth. No offense taken!
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Hey RJ how are yah saw your karambit for the first time yesterday and looks wicked. I think i might have seen your karambit a while back, but was not sure who made it. Wicked design and looks very cool any chance your gonna make it as a production model and maybe a bit cheaper so some of us poor folks can afford it. :D

take care and btw i forgot to mention i love your havoc truly a knife i wish i could afford

aj
 
jahwarrior72 said:
the other system where the karambit is used is pentjak silat, from indonesia.
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Anybody know of a good Kerambit tactics book? I got one by Tarani but he only gives defensive tactics as he said he doesn't want bad guys to learn how to use one to attack. In my thinking, only learning to wait for someone to attack you and then reacting is not a good way of surviving a vicious attack.
 
searcher said:
Anybody know of a good Kerambit tactics book? I got one by Tarani but he only gives defensive tactics as he said he doesn't want bad guys to learn how to use one to attack. In my thinking, only learning to wait for someone to attack you and then reacting is not a good way of surviving a vicious attack.
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Emerson's Kbit DVD set is mostly defensive but provides good ideas for offensive tactics. Also the majority of the set is working with two kbits.
 
searcher said:
Anybody know of a good Kerambit tactics book? I got one by Tarani but he only gives defensive tactics as he said he doesn't want bad guys to learn how to use one to attack. In my thinking, only learning to wait for someone to attack you and then reacting is not a good way of surviving a vicious attack.
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I don't think you can get much better than SAYOC. They rule the karambit, and a lot of their vids are on youtube check them out. One of their instructors truly is remarkable with a Karambit & i think he is the best i have ever seen. www.sayoc.com plus they have specific DVD's for the karambit as well.

take care & you wont be disappointed by their videos on youtube

aj
 
Does anyone out there have an opinion on what the best folding karambit is? I'm leaning towards the 5.11 one as its $90 but I keep getting drawn to the Emersons.
 
Hammer27 said:
Does anyone out there have an opinion on what the best folding karambit is? I'm leaning towards the 5.11 one as its $90 but I keep getting drawn to the Emersons.
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Both are quality Karambits, it's what feels good in your hands and having both I like the feel of the Emerson. Besides how it feels I also favor the wave feature of the Emerson's.
 
KevinGallagher said:
Both are quality Karambits, it's what feels good in your hands and having both I like the feel of the Emerson. Besides how it feels I also favor the wave feature of the Emerson's.
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The 5.11 looks "wave-able" but no one has tried it yet so I won't be the first
 
I have a spyderco and an emerson karambit, both folders....I like the Emerson the most. I got a trainer and have been messing around sparring with friends....bad idea to grab at the wrist holding the knife, one quick rotation and the grabber is all cut up. It really is amazing in a grappling match.

Definately get an Emerson Combat Karambit, it's worth the money.
 
szabo and shiva ki also make karambits


i have the strider and busse. the busse is a big chunk of steel and nice feeling
 
Alright folks I finally broke down and joined the club. I had my brother pick me up a Spyderco Karambit at a gunshow for $90. Real great construction. I had to get him to get it since I knew I couldn't pay for the Emerson and that put it between the Spyderco and the 5.11. I figured the lock is probably better, blade's probably better, and the fact that it's discontinued and I've been starting to get the need for a Spyderco just pushed me over the edge.
Knife is really sharp, no surprise there. Handle is a bit slippery but that will hopefully wear off once the oil is off of it.
Any one here think I got a good deal? Should it be a safe queen or a user?
 
Hammer27 said:
Alright folks I finally broke down and joined the club. I had my brother pick me up a Spyderco Karambit at a gunshow for $90. Real great construction. I had to get him to get it since I knew I couldn't pay for the Emerson and that put it between the Spyderco and the 5.11. I figured the lock is probably better, blade's probably better, and the fact that it's discontinued and I've been starting to get the need for a Spyderco just pushed me over the edge.
Knife is really sharp, no surprise there. Handle is a bit slippery but that will hopefully wear off once the oil is off of it.
Any one here think I got a good deal? Should it be a safe queen or a user?
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You got a good deal. I just got one shipped to Canada new for about $91 US :D

All i can say is carry it, but i'm not sure what you will use for except SD. The thing is sharp and i mean scary sharp. Don't try to do any fancy tricks with you probably will get cut. I was doing drills with it and i realized i cut my shirt about three times while deploying the thing(wave).
take care & enjoy that thing :D

aj
 
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