Fox Knives Karambit Knife Review. Are Karambits Useful for EDC??? KarambitKnives.com
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If you dont know what a Karambit is perhaps you should learn, or not review one.
Karambits were developed because of their usefulness. Lots of professionals use similar blade designs every single day at work, from master electricians to a warehouse worker who has to collapse a ton of cardboard boxes.
Big issue with karambit folders is that you can't have both edges sharpened, so cutting food is a bit of a pain…but if you want to make a perfect slice of fruit, a karambit is great for it!
But…knives are like credit cards, it's best to have at least two with you at any time, lol.
I was taught to be proficient with karambits since I was a kid . and they are a pocket knife/tool in modern day life .But in the correct hands it can be a amazing weapon too.
I own the karambit because it's rad
In asia I carry this (the alu version) on my right side with a CRKT M16-04SF on my left when out and about. With that pair I have most distances covered in a bad situation.
I always liked the hawkbill growing up we had one around and when I used it to cut rope it was always satisfying the way the curve would catch the rope and slice it efficiently.
The other day I was preparing some chicken for Tandori BBQ and I thought to myself why not so I took out some Saran wrap folded over three layers put it on the chicken took out my knife collection and started experimenting seeing how my knives would slash.
I was surprised that my Pacific Salt 2 PE, Emerson spearpoint, Spyderco Barong etc barely made an impression.
I've sharpened all of those decently on a Spyderco sharpmaker. Although they're not razor-sharp but they should be sharp enough to do the job that is cut through clothing and tendons if called upon.
However my Cold Steel XL drop point had the mass and blade geometry to make a real cut. What really surprised me was my Perrin Le fruit and Perrin shorty really did the job especially the hawkbill on the former despite having a 1in cutting surface and being a lowly hideout blade.
I trained under Martial Blades Concepts and had a long conversation with Michael Janich about karambits. He was very negative so I went with Wharncliffes for some time.
However after my chicken cut test I have a renewed interest in the hawkbill. Also I like the ring for less lethal.
I've also studied a bit under Ed Calderon and I like the sneakiness and scaled brutality of his approach.
Finally going back to my childhood and woodcraft agricultural experience I do appreciate the utility of the hawk bill especially when it comes to processing fruits and vegetables even meat and trimming plants et cetera.
The primary effective function of the Karambit is flesh slashing and the ultimate target is the throat. The primary weakness is slicing meat, for instance steak. Just me.