Szabonic?

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I got an e-mail today from a friend in Austria wanted to know my
opinion on Szabonic.I have never heard of them any one here familiar?
 
Hello,

I believe you are referring to Laci Szabo (www.szaboinc.com), a martial artist who designs "exotic" fighting instruments (read knives) and has them built by various custom makers....check out his site for his "unique designs" :)

RL
 
I just bought a knife from Laci. It should get here today. This is my second Szabo. Laci is a good guy to deal with.

S.
 
Szaboinc - One of my favorite knife websites with some of the most unusual and interesting knife designs I've seen in one place.

The applications of these unusual knife configurations as well as Mr Szabo's explanations of them are easier to understand if one has some familiarity w/ FMA.

I've owned an older Greco built UUK for some time and have recently purchased the new "Military UUK" made by Robert Newton. I've also just received a Military Kerambit which I'm currently evaluating.
 
Hello Tig,

I notice that you are a fellow Torontonian...I hope to see you and your Szabos at our next Toronto Knife Knut get together!

RL
 
If you don't like the military kerambit ... :D

I've got his Philippine Boxcutter and the 6" balisong -- that's the 6" blade. The Boxcutter is deceptively simple-looking and the balisong is just awesome. For a blade that big to be so sharp is dangerous :p

I really like the looks of the Kerambit, but I can't think of anyone to ... I mean, anything to use it on.
 
Hi RL,

When IS the next TO knife event? Between work and training I must admit to being a little out of touch.

Hi Esav,

Thank you for the welcome.

Well, I never said I didn't like the Military Kerambit. Actually, of all the models I've considered purchasing, this one may be one of the best.
The one piece 1095 1/4 inch "slab o' steel" construction, while lacking any aesthetic extras, is basically indestructable. The combination of the double edge blade at one end and the spike at the other, creates infinite possibilities in combat applications. Since there is a finger hole at both ends of the MK, the index finger is always anchored in a hole whether it is held in the traditonal Pakal (blade pointing down) or in the Saksak (blade pointing up) position. The pinky finger is placed in the hole at the other end. This creates a very secure grip in either position. The finger holes are large which should be good news for most potential users although the spacing is a bit wide for my hands. The MK's design is apparently modeled on someone w/ larger hands (likely Mr. Szabo himself who, by the way, is a great guy to talk to and deal with). Perhaps a custom order is in my future.
One consequence of this grip configuration is the inability to perform the "Balisong flashy" index finger twirl which is popular w/ many Kerambit users. It may be for the best, however, that the MK's design doesn't permit this type of manouver since the "Cuisinart" type cutting action it's supposed to produce isn't really possible. Just try it yourself on a suitable target. In reality this move simply counteracts one of the Kerambit's primary attributes - it's disarmability. You'd likely do your opponent the favour of disarming yourself.
This double ended versatility does come w/ a price when it comes to carrying the MK. It requires a sheath that covers both ends while still permitting access to the finger holes to facilitate the draw. All this results in a rather large and cumbersome kydex sheath which unfortunately rides quite high profile. As yet, I haven't been able to come up w/ a solution for this problem.
Overall, a great piece. I just wish there was a more elegant way to carry it 'cause I really hate leaving this one at home!
 
Tig, I'm sure you'll like it! As for carry, you're Canadian, which makes it even easier -- get in touch with Eric E. Noeldechen -- On/Scene Tactical Products. I'm sure he'll be able to work out a system that's effective for you.
 
tig, a couple of things...first of all, our next event will coincide with the Canadian knifemaker's Guilde show in mid-April. You can read about our last event (a few weeks ago) here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=240463

Second...about the kerambit, Bladerigger makes a sheath:

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RL
 
Laci is a true gentleman to deal with. I have to check out is site at least once a month, because I don't want to miss anything. Larry at BladeArt usually has a nice section of Lacis' stuff.
 
Great sheath design, Sidewinder!


When I saw Laci's site for the first time, I honestly thought it was some kinda fun website along the lines of www.birdman.org.

But takin' a closer look at the items shown there I began to catch the idea behind the different knives.

My point is that you probably have to double check on each and every of Laci's knives like I did before you can call them useful (they definitely are).
 
Wow! Ask and you shall receive apparently.

Thanks for the leads RL, Esav! I'll be checking them out. Keep you posted.

SIDEWINDER! By George I think you've got it!

This is pretty much the design solution I had in mind. The body of the sheath is lowered in relation to the clip w/ the excess trimmed away creating a much more compact unit. This makes for much lower profile carry. The flaring at the finger hole contact points is a nice touch.

O/A a very elegant design.
 
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