Little 'Bit of fun

[Cpl Punishment]

After an excruciatingly long wait (3 days, the Reno stargate must have been down ), my Kerambit from last Thursday arrived.

First impressions:

Typical mirror finish and good wood fit. Blade was typically "not that sharp" -- I cut open an envelope with it, and it tore it more than cut it, but I suspect some time with a ceramic rod will bring it up to snuff -- the edge felt like it was really trying to be sharp, but was just a little too ragged. The top edge is not sharp (understandable, as that would make it double-edged, and illegal in some states). Since it's not illegal here, and this is a fighting knife design, I'm going to sharpen it. From the looks of it, it won't take much work.

The interior part of the ring is sharp, a little deburring will be done there. As you can see in the 2nd and 3rd pic, my big hands will be making use of the choil, which is the perfect size for big hands, or if you wear gloves.

Despite the forward bend, it's not much of a chopper, although once truly sharp, I'll bet it will be a vicious slicer. Even though it looks fairly big, it doesn't feel heavy, it is very nimble and maneuverable, and the grip fills the hand quite well, once again showing that the people making these know how to use a knife.

It would probably do fine in light to medium camp chores as well, although not designed for that.

Very nice blade, I'm glad I managed to shark it.

 

[Ankerson]

That is a nice score.

Now sharpen up that bad boy. :thumbup:

 

[John Shields]

What's the overall length, blade length, and weight of that thing? I've seen those popping up in threads (deals of the day and wishes and wants), and I definitely like the style. It may make a great back-up go to piece if it's small enough.

 

[iBlade]

remember Cpl, its originally a fishing or farming knife I think...I may be totally off track here, but I seem to remember someone saying that once, of course its been adapted into a fighting knife by westeners trying to mke a buck or become famous, and then HI have made a wicked varation, whether its a fighting variation or a utility variation is anyones guess - all I know is I want one!

 

[wildmike]

Mine is razor sharp and is a fine little cutter. As to camp chores they baton rather well. I lucked out and got one of the ones with elk antler handle around a year or so ago.

 

[C.S. Graves]

remember Cpl, its originally a fishing or farming knife I think...I may be totally off track here, but I seem to remember someone saying that once, of course its been adapted into a fighting knife by westeners trying to mke a buck or become famous, and then HI have made a wicked varation, whether its a fighting variation or a utility variation is anyones guess - all I know is I want one!

Yes, I'm not all that certain on the origins of the kerambit either... I've read stuff suggesting descent from agricultural, sickle-like implements, with larger perdecessors like the kuku macan. Then someone got the idea to mate the kerambit and the khukuri, and the "keramshee" was born. :

 

[Cpl Punishment]

What's the overall length, blade length, and weight of that thing? I've seen those popping up in threads (deals of the day and wishes and wants), and I definitely like the style. It may make a great back-up go to piece if it's small enough.

OAL: 9.5"
Blade:5.5"
Cutting edge: 4.5"
Weight: 11oz

I should also mention the sheath. It's a pouch type sheath with a belt loop on the back. It fits and holds the knife securely. What I liked was that the belt loop wasn't really oversize. I'm sure you've noticed a lot of sheaths have a HUGE loop on them, such that if you try to draw one-handed, the sheath just rides up with the knife to your armpit. This one doesn't, in fact, it;'s tight on the rigger's belt I wear, which is nice, IMO.

 

[paua]

Would you consider putting your thumb through that hole as a way to grab that knife?

 

[Cpl Punishment]

I've tried it in a reverse grip like that, but my thumb is so big that it will only go in about halfway up the pad, no way I can get the first joint in.

 

[paua]

Thanks!
They say men with big hands are blessed with other gifts.

 

[John Shields]

OAL: 9.5"
Blade:5.5"
Cutting edge: 4.5"
Weight: 11oz

I should also mention the sheath. It's a pouch type sheath with a belt loop on the back. It fits and holds the knife securely. What I liked was that the belt loop wasn't really oversize. I'm sure you've noticed a lot of sheaths have a HUGE loop on them, such that if you try to draw one-handed, the sheath just rides up with the knife to your armpit. This one doesn't, in fact, it;'s tight on the rigger's belt I wear, which is nice, IMO.

Thanks for the numbers. Helps out a lot.

Thanks!
They say men with big hands are blessed with other gifts.

Yeah, we have big mouths!

As for the knife... I wonder if they ever make a smaller version in maybe 6 inch oal size (with a smaller blade length). That would be illegal to carry here, at least for the average citizen. But it looks fantastic.