Spyderco Karambit

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I am looking to buy a karambit sometime here soon. I'm looking at several Emerson karambits as well as a spyderco karambit. Sence I have very limited knowledge as far as karambits are concerened, could anybody point me in the right direction? I would worry about having plain stainless steel handles and sliping with the Spyderco, not sure if I should be though. Could someone with experience with this type of knife give me some advice? Thanks a lot.

~1313
 
1313. I happen to be one of those who like the karambit design, but I am also one who consistently train in its usages as a S.D.(utility) tool. I personally have the Spyderco karambit. Solidly built and a very strong frame lock. The Spyderco model comes a lot less expensive than the Emerson model.
It also does not have the waved model. When I say comes razor sharp, I mean razor sharp. You will not have to worry about it slipping like other S.S. model knives due to the finger ring anchoring your grip.( A positive for the karambit design.) The spyderco folder should be used in a straight forward approach, not flipping and twirling. Get the dang thing in your hand and open and use it with a secure grip period. The Emerson model of course lends itself to a fast opening via the wave. It will boil down to your preference and the price factor. I will also say that I would check out the fixed blade models to get the full benefit of the karambit tool. I also know that do to certain laws and restrictions you may be forced to stick with the folders.Hope this is some information for you. Take care and God Bless You....Stonyman:)
 
I like the emerson myself. I think it may give you a better overall grip, and the wave is a very nice thing to have for a sd knife. Of course, it does cost significantly more, but if you feel more confident with it, it's worth the extra dough. -Try to find a way to actually hold them both if you can.
 
i agree mostly with what stoney said. keep the thing in one grip only, whether that be straight forward or reversed, keep the pinky in the ring (normal grip), or index finger (reverse grip) and it won't leave you hands.

i had a spydie karambit, but i gave it to my brother since i didn't care much for it, to me it was pretty useless as an allround blade (duh.....)

things i liked about it:

-the framelock (wow!, what a lockup and such a smooth action, awesome)

things i did not like about it:

-the handle is too wide and too thin and too widely curved for a comfy grip
-tip-up carry only. it works, but for different preferences it would have been nice if the clip could be reversed to tip-down
-blade is simply too short
-the hawkbill blade is basically useless, unless you're into the karambit-for-self-defense-thing. the blade-style is sometimes also used for gardening. all i used the knife for was to make pre-cuts when woodcarving a ball in a cage

YMMV
 
Thanks to everyone. I read a couple reviews and think ill go for it. Thanks again for the advice!

~1313
 
Karambits are interesting but it's limited in its use. Yes we have all seen the Emerson karambit videos and they look impressive. Emerson has done a good job marketing their karambits by producing the videos and selling untold numbers of these things for $250.00+ they spin this thing around like a cheap ninja movie taking out the bad guys. This is all part of there marketing strategy. The videos are choreographed like a Brittany Spears dance. However in the real world, on the streets this is ridicules. You never know what your opponent is going to do and whatever you do, your opponent is going to put up resistance. (Unlike the Emerson videos) don’t get caught up in the hype.
What you should carry for defense is up to you. Remember your best weapon is contained in you skull. Be Smart.
 
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