Nov 13, 2014 · Karambit is a knife. You've chosen a non-knife corner of bladeforums to post a knife question. That won't get you far. Ask a mod to move your post to General Knife Discussion.

Dec 2, 2012 · Karambit- great for self defense, terrible as utility blade Balisong- better for utility, not as good as karambit in defense/fighting. Just my opinion, having had/have both types.

Jan 28, 2001 · The Tarani Journeyman Karambit is lightweight, sharp and fits the bill for those looking to explore the capabilities of these unique knives. Karambit.com also offers a red-handled trainer called the Apprentice model as well as an orange-handled Safety & Rescue model.

Jul 8, 2017 · Are Karambits Legal In IL?A switchblade karambit appears to be illegal in Illinois under 720 ILCS 5/24-1 (a) (1), which forbids possession of a knife "which has a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of the knife." A non-switchblade karambit may be legal under Illinois state law except when you have …

Aug 5, 2013 · A: The Karambit (pronounced kah-rahm-bit) is a remarkable utility knife that was born in the Indonesian archipelago with roots in Malaysia and the Philippines. Akin to the Swiss Army knife of today, this was the "pocket knife" of ancient villagers.

Dec 7, 2009 · Does anyone carry a karambit for EDC ? The claw-style blade shape seems like it'd be great at certain tasks but not so great for others. Anyway , I like how some of them look and I'm considering getting one for an EDC for a nice change of pace. The Brous Enforcer Elite (Titanium and D2)...

Oct 17, 2015 · A karambit knife is a knife with a curved blade that resembles a claw or tooth of a predator. It can either be a sheathed fixed blade or a folding blade. Is it legal to carry this type of knife and possibly use it for self defense if the situation arises. There are some martial arts that use this type of knife to control a person with the curve of the blade and can inflict an injury of …

Sep 13, 2016 · Well I'm not interested in a Karambit but if I were to pick one, it would be an Emerson fixed Karambit or the Super Karambit.

Apr 22, 2005 · I know this topic has probably been done to death but I need to know since purchasing may be sooner than I thought. I am a bigger guy with above average size hands, should I pass on the Combat Karambit and go for something bigger or will the smaller one be alright. I don't have sausages, but...

Dec 27, 2004 · I want to carry a karambit in Florida. Currently I have a trainer folding karambit that has a wave-style opener, but I'm curious about the legality of carrying a real one. I also am interested in carrying a telescoping baton. I looked up …