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Who realy uses a karambit? Come on I can see someone who takes knife fighting for real. Meaning they have a job the dictates that. Why on earth would any civilian stiff want something like that ? :jerkit:
 
kellom said:
Who realy uses a karambit? Come on I can see someone who takes knife fighting for real. Meaning they have a job the dictates that. Why on earth would any civilian stiff want something like that ? :jerkit:
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I'll give you the benefit of the doubt for now and just assume you're a newbie and not a troll... for now.

So, going under that assumption, I'll answer your question. Some people just like the design, some do find it useful for an EDC (every day carry) utility knife (I used to carry an el cheapo kerambit that worked wonders as an every day user... while it stayed sharp, that is:D), and it's a good choice for someone who insists on carrying a knife for self defense with no training... works like a big claw- it doesn't get any easier than that.
 
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Now, now, gentlemen, let's not assume troll, let's assume ... let's not assume. :D

kellom, welcome to Bladeforums. The kerambit is an old design that went through changes of use as it progressed around the world. Its original function may have been as a small sickle and utility knife used by women before it gained fame for self-defense.

The more basic the shape even today, the more useful as an EDC. The only kerambit I own is the Spyderco version, which is not particularly useful for utilty, But there are jobs where knives are primarily used for cutting cord and the kerambit would work well there. For example, most of the knife use I saw in the Postal Service, a small fixed blade kerambit would have been ideal.
 
I dont EDC one , but I have a tarani masters in the shop , great for cutting sheathing on cat5 or coax , great for opening cans of copenhagen too :)

Blade has also lent itself to pruning rose bushes on numerous occasions.

Get one in the hands of someone who knows how to use it , and your opinion will change real fast.

Don't diss what you don't understand.
 
Carpet cutters, box cutters...anyone that can use that shape a blade.

I carried a Dodo for a while. Very useful in a lot of situations. I know its not a Karambit but its a hawkbill blade.
 
Traditional Asian farmers (especially in Indonesia) still use knives that looks like a kerambit (minus the ring hole but with an oversize blade) to cut rice stalks.
 
While I'm fairly certain the OP is trolling, I did learn something about kerambits because of this thread:

"Karambits are issued to Federal Air Marshals of the United States to be used in the event that a Marshal's firearm is grabbed by an attacker."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karambit

So, troll or not, not a total loss. :D

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I don't have any problem with the blade design of a Karambit in fact I think as some guys have stated that the utility of it is reasonable for a variety of tasks.

However as a weapon I really don't like the typical Karambit design. I am pasting in a quote from Wiki that pretty much sums up my thights on the design.

"There are drawbacks to the karambit, however. Inserting the index finger into the retention ring can take too long and can be difficult to do in the heat of the moment. Also, if the handle is not gripped properly, the blade can be wrenched by an impact, which can injure or break the index finger."

I also contend that even when the blade is gripped properly the finger in the hole is at serious risk. I have never been a fan of the reverse grip even with a conventional knife and this makes it a worse idea IMO.

Personally, I would rather have a conventional blade any time for any task. But if a Karambit tickles your fancy why not have one.
 
kellom said:
Who realy uses a karambit? Come on I can see someone who takes knife fighting for real. Meaning they have a job the dictates that. Why on earth would any civilian stiff want something like that ? :jerkit:
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A search for "knife fighting" on Career Builder produces no viable options. It's a tough market out there.
 
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