Bastinnelli Knockoff, Canku and Masalong karambit reviews KarambitKnives.com
qcreek11
May 13
Some info on some Canku and Masalong karambits you can get on Amazon. Two of them are knockoffs of Bastinnelli knives.
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Great video! Thanks!! I know you weren't fond of the small blade on the C1105, but how did the grip fit in your hand? I wear size Large gloves.
Got the one at 4:35 it’s honestly pretty good but you do have a fair point. In my opinion I think it’s more of a slasher knife to hold blade up instead of the usual karambit hold…def not for beginners at it, it’s something for someone that knows what to do with it. Any knife is as useless as a stick if not used properly
6:50
Those jimping are designed to grip skin and clothing and aid in hooking
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This is absolutely a realistic edc.
It’s small, inconspicuous, usable in almost every application I need it for as a roofer/construction worker. Mine has grime all over it from adhesive material I don’t want my folding knives digging in.
As far as self defense… one can use an ink pen pretty well. Anything with an edge is good.
The bigger the knife and more menacing….. the more the police are going to question your motives and sanity.
the basteneli clone and other variant with the 1 1/2 inch blade would make a great concealable edc self defence tool ofc i would rather have my cold steel smachet,gurkha or trail master along with my M 48 tactical hawk if SHTF or if there was a Zombie attack but as an edc self defence item i tend to carry my urban pal push dagger, a 5 1/2 inch zombie killer neck knife which has a decent half serrated blade along with index finger ring which i really like and i have been carrying a triple kill spike and delta dart because i can get them in even a night club or 5 star hotel with no issue i always carry a multitool for utility and another knife for 100% self defence you would be surprised at the damage that 1 1/2 inch clone karambit blade would do against flesh if its maintained well if you dont try fancy strikes stick to simple X pattern and cross pattern strikes that thing is a lethal stealth self defence item
You sure about traditional kerambits only having a single edge? Are you positive? I don't think that's correct.
I bought a pika karambit years ago, the edge of the blade chipped a bit and it needs to be retipped, the kydex sheath had little retention, I bought the canku pika style karambit and they've all held up extremely well. I carry either a pika or the smaller safe maker push dagger @my1oclock (since I carry my m&p at my 4-5,spare mags @7-9and my pepper spray @11) whenever I'm off duty and conceal. Only draw back is sometimes stuff'll get caught on the ring/handle and pull away, cracking the kydex around the base of the blade. I just end up buying another since a kydex sheath's around $20 anyway, might as well get a free blade with it! I was curious about the look& length of the canku Karambit with the cog like safety ring. I'm sold! Blades are to make space, the smaller the blade the easier the concealability, they're also meant to be felt, not seen, a tiny blade works wonders!!!
I haven't seen the MPI on the Canku D2, but I have seen the HRC which runs 59-60 which is where D2 should be. Also, your large Canku is another Bastinelli clone the Kalinou. Don't disregard the Pika (the little guy) it is a deadly little knife & is a great backup weapon. Are you going to carry the big Kalinou or the small Pika karambit with you every day? Probably not, but that Pika is so easy to conceal & forget you even have it until you need it. Its size also makes it very effective should you be attacked in your vehicle, a small space, or even get taken down with an attacker on you. It is hard to draw let alone utilize a large blade in those situations especially if they see it now you are fighting for a weapon. I got mine yesterday, & happened to have a pork butt going on the smoker so I did try some slashes, & stabs & it will ruin anyone's day in a hurry. The best weapon is the one your attacker doesn't know you have so we use these Canku Bastinelli clones as backup knives that should we be attacked & being grappled by an attacker we can deploy the knife proceed to ruin their day so that I can create space & draw a firearm. Also, my kids will be carrying these & should they lose it I'm out $25! I do recommend using a UltiClip instead of the knockoff TekLok as it is much lower profile & gives you a ton of carry options even beltless on gym shorts. Speaking of size sure a bigger knife or karambit can be more effective at cutting, slicing, chopping or stabbing, but just like the reason I carry a compact handgun daily vs an AK is it is a hassle to carry a rifle everywhere whereas my pistol is unnoticeable. WE also live in a rather sheeplike environment where people get scared seeing a big "tactical" knife like a karambit so you will draw attention which should be a no no.
6.58 the back portion is for u to trap opponents weapon or knife and twist and pull down
Unfortunately you have to spend the money to get a good blade. I highly doubt that they are D2 steel. If they are great. But you must educate yourself on your knives man. It’s not about the quantity but quality. If your happy buy lower grade knives the awesome. But don’t compare them to the high grade ones. Nice video overall
The small karambit is quit nice for it's size
But your right 100% these $30 knock offs are gonna do the same thing the $200 ones will. They look the same and feel the same. And D2 is more than "capable" steel.. no way i would spend the REDICULUS price for these. $30 is just right. Your paying for the name..
I have 3 of these canku and these "small" blades are still very effective. Its what I carry. Slashing at someone's face arms hands will be devistating to someone. U may not reach "vitals" but flesh is only skin deep. Its light/fast/and gives NOTHING for someone to grab into and try to take from u. These "small" ones will cause someone to need to be stapled up if they don't die from loss of blood..
jimping: "my thumbing keeps slipping off the spine of the knife!" said no one in the entire history of knives.
Grandways 440c was tested, and came back as 3cr or something similar…so yeah…I wouldnt buy anything from them.
thank you , I kep t wanting to get a bastinelli but as you said, "way to expensive". I bought the Canku waiting for it.
I agree with you a smaller edge karambit wouldnt be too useful for like traditional karambit style knife fighting but I do not agree with the notion that that makes it not useful for self defense purposes, I think smaller blades are actually some of my favorite for that because you can actually cut people with them without accidentally killing anybody
my personal belief is that if you think your actually going to have to use it against other human beings it's a lot safer and easier to keep a smaller blade instead of a fking gut hook because you dont have to think or worry as much and if your in a situation like that already it kinda makes it very difficult to not make a mistake that could potentially ruin the rest of your life especially when these larger blades dont have a double edge people think that makes it safer but actually in most real life circumstances makes it more dangerous because you have no choice but to full force stab somebody instead of cutting them up a lil bit till they take the hint, not to mention how much more useful smaller blades or at least double edge karmbits are for non skilled/trained knife fighters n women who dont got the time for all that fancy bullshit yk, no disrespect to the art but I think it makes it a lot more practical easier and safer for a majority of people who buy karambits because let's face itespecially with the more affordable ones- most not quite knife people if u know what I'm saying gravitate toward karambits because they just look fkn cool so I think we should be promoting smaller or double edge blades a lot more than we discourage them1 inch karambit will do more damage to an opponent. A karambit is to be felt not seen. Before you know it you’ve been cut badly bleeding out and don’t know why until you have been shown. Yess I’m holding a karambit. The Pika is the one.
Honestly a good video. It's highly doubtful that any of these are actually d2. And I'm a fan of canku. By the way though the traditional karambit is double edged. Half of what you learn in silat would be useless with a single edged blade. Just saying
Karambits were originally an inch long black used for concealed carry back in the old days and was the tertiary blade
Thanks bro, I've been looking at these.
Do you think they’re really d2?
Some of these karambits from masalong and canku are amazing quality, i actually prefer the d2 steel to a lot of steels out there. It can be hard to sharpen but it can get razor sharp and hold the edge. I love karambits too. I like the ones that dont curve quite as much too. My favorite karambit style knife is not a curved blade at all, its the tops c.u.t. 4.0. Its got a finger loop, a spear point and a saber grind. Its a great all purpose knife for bushcraft, edc, whatever. You have a good collection, but you are missing my 2 favorite masalong and canku ones, they dont have crazy serrations or shapes, the blades are the perfect shape, one curves far out, one doesnt have quite the curve. They also make a small one called the killer bee, its a copy of the tops small karambit but it is way better, it has handle scales where the tops is just bare metal, etc. great vid