11 January 2021 - your presentations are OUTSTANDING. You are clearly spoken. Your style consists of well explained details at a consistent pace and it's clear that you know what you are talking about. Thank you.
In our island, especially in remotes area in Sumatra, kerambit usually in small size. Because it's meant to be a hidden weapon. The bigger the kerambit surely will make a lot damage, but it will also harder to control and easy for the opponent to read your movement.
That simply proves how little you know about the karambit...sorry that will likely read as having a condescending tone...not my intention ...but UA-cam is ripe with videos that provide an inaccurate history of the karambit...I do however have to say that a guy doing a video representing an establishment called”.the knife center “makes himself look like a professional jackass when he inaccurately states the origin of the knife style he’s featuring ...the origin of the karambit was NOT an agricultural implement...it was never a farming tool in the countries where it originated ...the the Malaysian archipelago....it was always a weapon first and foremost
@@blakebarber5750 it was a farming tool back then. I'm from Sumatra, and I know the history. Kerambit is just another sickle centuries ago until it used as a weapon in our martial arts, Silat. Minangkabau popularised the use of kerambit with their infamous Silat Macan, and since then kerambit associated with Silat Macan (Tiger Style) and it's act as a metal claw for the martial artists.
Thank you David for the awesome video on karambit knifes you’re my favorite person at knife center I love all your videos keep up your awesome work thank you again 🤘🤔🧐🇺🇸☘️
Great idea on this video with so many folding karambits out there now to choose from. There is one correction you need to make, however. The Brous doesn't have a reversible clip. It does have the blank on the one side which is a carry over from the USA made original G10 version where it was supplied with an extra clip for left hand carry. The imported version you show with FRN handles doesn't ship with an extra left hand clip. Try switching the clip and you'll see that it is backwards. At any rate, I carry mine in the left side, for presentation with tip down. It waves out lightning fast!
I have the CRKT Provoke compact and I love it. Solid deployment and locking mechanism. Slimmer than the original provoke, but fits great in the hand with no hot spots. I find the gimping on the thumb catch has a nice enough bite, that with practice, I am in fact able to deploy using the pocket catch technique akin to the Emerson wave (right handed deployment only of course).
Found a more basic model of the CRKT Provoke for around $70-80 which had a steel and polymer handle instead of titanium and lacked the glass breaker. Fell in love immediately!! Locking mechanism is secure as it is easy(and enjoyable) to use. 10/10
Man I've carried a fox 478 with g10 scales for almost five years and its survived three hard industrial jobs endless disassembly and cleaning and plentiful wear and tear. Its the only tool I would ever trust my life to that wasn't my 9mm.
Of all the ones you have shown us, the Brous Blades Enforcer has the most karambit design because of its right angle. In addition, its triple wave makes it infallible when extracting from your pocket.
Fox 599TiC is by far my favorite folding Karambit. The combination of the Elmax blade, Titanium and Carbon Fiber frame lock with over travel stop, Emerson wave and flipper tab all make it a premium Karambit. However the IKBS bearings brings the form and function together and truly set the TiC a part from the standard 599 & 579.
As someone who trained in close quarter defensive Kali combat fighting for over 20 years, my EDC is the Fox 599 G10. Too bad it wasn't included in the video review. An excellent quality cutter.
Excellent breakdown, sir. You gave me all the info I needed, so I've purchased a Brous from Knife Center. If price weren't an issue, I certainly would've gone for the CRKT Provoke.
I have the CS Tiger Claw serrated. It is a large karambit that waves well. Use it for defense of my pistol. Don't do any flipping with it just draw and cut. Can also be flicked open with a sharp snap of the wrist.👍
I can confirm, the provoke is awesome. I have actually used it as an EDC because of how convenient it is, which is something I never would have thought I would say about a karambit.
I'm still partial to the Steel River karambat, 3.25" blade, G-10 handle, 81/4" tip of blade to tip of glass breaker on the ring. Liner lock release and 1/2" wide, it fits my large hand just fine, isn't too heavy, very fast, positive deployment. For the very cheap price (under $60), anything you can find as a negative is minor and completely acceptable.
I have the provoke serrated and fox dart. Love them. Still trying to decide between the karahawk, fox 479 or 599tic, cold Steel tiger claw or the Karanto knife. Also I can't wait for the DM talons Karambit.
I have 3 of the Emerson fox made in Italy, I have two full size and a smaller 599 one with a glass breaker in it. I live them. I use them with or without gloves aswell. I recommend getting a trainer made by Fox aswell ,if you'll be using them for personal defense.
Hey Dave, fact check. That Brous Enforcer does NOT have a reversible clip. The original high end version did, but only by packaging a second clip, as the contour is side specific. Love my Enforcer - one of the best values out there! Great overview of my favorite Bits!
Good video, I like the fox, best of all. When you were at shot show I thought you would check out some hawk bill knifes. If not how about some late on , thank you.
The brous blades karambit is quite handy, but, i have to attest against the reversible pocket clip. It only comes left side reverse grip carry. I think, you'll need to contact brous directly to get a pocket clip that can compliment the other side.
I actually own all of these except for the very first cheap one and the last CRKT Provoke. That one is next on my list to get. I like the WE karambit the best. Fox is best value.
The frame lock on the WE is going to get some fingers cut. When gripping for combat squeezing the frame lock will close that blade if and when manipulation of human limbs.
Love the cold steel value aspect and wish they would make a smaller version of the tiger claw. Have the Borus and love the deployment but would prefer a straighter blade. It is a great value. Have a few fixed blades but prefer pocket with auto deploy. Like the design and price of the Boker but the flipper lost me. I like weak side auto deploy. The Fox is my favorite.
The Emerson has g10 scales but what was not mentioned is the titanium frame and liner lock. The Emmerson comes in a larger size, called the super karambit - my bkf. Of all my knives, its seems to me, the potential effectiveness of this knife is the highest of them all . The draw to first strike speed is un-comparable to conventional folders.
@@TheMightyPenPodcast the 599 is smaller, meant for bare hands. I've owned both and I prefer the 599. But if you lean toward bigger handles than the 459 is a great knife.
@@guitarhero8110 I prefer the 599 as well! I'd really like to see more around with some new color combinations... (Actually, I think I read somewhere that the size of the 500 series is what the designer intended, but what changed to a larger size for production.)
I prefer my karambits with a shallower curve for more utilitarian uses with a 15-45 degree blade from the handle, and a comfortable finger ring so they are in line each other and doesn't put pressure on the next finger. I have yet to find a folding karambit with the ergos akin to bastinelli's pika
I wish you would’ve talked about the really amazing fox 599-tic. Extremely well built, super steel (elmax), titanium and carbon fiber handle with a frame lock. Backspace and ring are constructed from one solid piece of titanium. I own 2 of them and they are so amazing
I’ve EDC’d a Spyderco Karahawk for the past 3 years. Still think it’s the best of all the folding Karambits. Super pissed it’s no longer gonna be in Spyderco’s catalog.
@@707SonomaComa Probably. I’ve been carrying mine for a super long time as well and I don’t plan on retiring it any time soon. I prefer the FOX 599TiC if I had to keep one but it’s upsetting knowing that the Karahawk will no longer be available.
Made my own karambit witn a Delica 4 by spyderco and a wise men company signant ring, thinking about doing it to my PM2 as well with their fang and signant ring.
I don’t like the reverse grip much, I think there’s a reason every single animals claws go out and down, not up or sideways, makes sense to hold a claw shaped knife the same way.
I’ve been trying to imagine what a karambit with two blades at opposite ends facing in opposite directions would look like, I imagine that would be more effective as a fighting knife, it would give directionality in either plain.
calling all NINJAS! (too many made with cheap steel) best overall Cold Steel tiger claw. its my EDC....for years. next for me..Spyderco with wise men co. signet ring!
I got the G10 Fox karambit, definitely doesn't feel "premium" at all and in fact I hate the feel of just about everything on it. It's not a bad knife, but I got knives half the cost with better steel and feel.
Böker Toro and Oscelot should make the list, but Emerson patented anything remotely resembling a "wave" which is any notch cut out of a folding blade, especially if more efficient ones that look nothing like an Emerson Wave..., and they wouldn't import to US, despite the Toro obviously having a far different and even better and more f versatile design. Cold Steel Tiger!?
11 January 2021 - your presentations are OUTSTANDING. You are clearly spoken. Your style consists of well explained details at a consistent pace and it's clear that you know what you are talking about. Thank you.
In our island, especially in remotes area in Sumatra, kerambit usually in small size. Because it's meant to be a hidden weapon. The bigger the kerambit surely will make a lot damage, but it will also harder to control and easy for the opponent to read your movement.
The most informative video on Karambit knives that I have seen, way to go Mr. Anderson!!
That simply proves how little you know about the karambit...sorry that will likely read as having a condescending tone...not my intention ...but UA-cam is ripe with videos that provide an inaccurate history of the karambit...I do however have to say that a guy doing a video representing an establishment called”.the knife center “makes himself look like a professional jackass when he inaccurately states the origin of the knife style he’s featuring ...the origin of the karambit was NOT an agricultural implement...it was never a farming tool in the countries where it originated ...the the Malaysian archipelago....it was always a weapon first and foremost
@@blakebarber5750 it was a farming tool back then. I'm from Sumatra, and I know the history. Kerambit is just another sickle centuries ago until it used as a weapon in our martial arts, Silat. Minangkabau popularised the use of kerambit with their infamous Silat Macan, and since then kerambit associated with Silat Macan (Tiger Style) and it's act as a metal claw for the martial artists.
@@blakebarber5750 it was a farming tool in the Philippines, guy. And I’m Filipino. Lol
I am digging that karambit topnotch
@@blakebarber5750 Ripe?? I believe you meant rife.
The karambit is one of my favorites. Thanks for all the great information David.
Thank you David for the awesome video on karambit knifes you’re my favorite person at knife center I love all your videos keep up your awesome work thank you again 🤘🤔🧐🇺🇸☘️
Great idea on this video with so many folding karambits out there now to choose from.
There is one correction you need to make, however. The Brous doesn't have a reversible clip. It does have the blank on the one side which is a carry over from the USA made original G10 version where it was supplied with an extra clip for left hand carry. The imported version you show with FRN handles doesn't ship with an extra left hand clip. Try switching the clip and you'll see that it is backwards.
At any rate, I carry mine in the left side, for presentation with tip down. It waves out lightning fast!
I have the CRKT Provoke compact and I love it. Solid deployment and locking mechanism. Slimmer than the original provoke, but fits great in the hand with no hot spots.
I find the gimping on the thumb catch has a nice enough bite, that with practice, I am in fact able to deploy using the pocket catch technique akin to the Emerson wave (right handed deployment only of course).
Found a more basic model of the CRKT Provoke for around $70-80 which had a steel and polymer handle instead of titanium and lacked the glass breaker. Fell in love immediately!! Locking mechanism is secure as it is easy(and enjoyable) to use. 10/10
The Boker Magnum is a great suggestion to see if you the Karambit is for you. Great price point and comes really sharp. It will keel
😂😂😂😂
Mine came extremely dull. You cant expect much from 440A. Its decent for a non enthusiasts .
Man I've carried a fox 478 with g10 scales for almost five years and its survived three hard industrial jobs endless disassembly and cleaning and plentiful wear and tear. Its the only tool I would ever trust my life to that wasn't my 9mm.
I have both the CRKT Provoke in straight and serrated blades. The serrated version is VICIOUS!
Absolutely excellent review dude!!
Of all the ones you have shown us, the Brous Blades Enforcer has the most karambit design because of its right angle. In addition, its triple wave makes it infallible when extracting from your pocket.
Fox 599TiC is by far my favorite folding Karambit. The combination of the Elmax blade, Titanium and Carbon Fiber frame lock with over travel stop, Emerson wave and flipper tab all make it a premium Karambit. However the IKBS bearings brings the form and function together and truly set the TiC a part from the standard 599 & 579.
I own the 599XT, 599TiC and the revised Karahawk in black. I EDC the Kara but I’d be lying if I said the TiC wasn’t my favorite in all respects.
:))) Came here from self defence knife vids and thought this was the best knife design for my farming needs.
As someone who trained in close quarter defensive Kali combat fighting for over 20 years, my EDC is the Fox 599 G10. Too bad it wasn't included in the video review. An excellent quality cutter.
Great reviews, thanks!
Excellent breakdown, sir. You gave me all the info I needed, so I've purchased a Brous from Knife Center. If price weren't an issue, I certainly would've gone for the CRKT Provoke.
I picked up my full serrated Provoke for $155 on Amazon...FYI 😁👍
Great attention to detail !
Very informative great video. Thx
I purchased the serrated CRKT Provoke and LOVE the knife! Absolutely amazing and would highly suggest it to anyone.
Leaning towards this one but I've never been a huge fan of CRKT blade sharpness/ retention... how's this one hold up?
I have the CS Tiger Claw serrated. It is a large karambit that waves well. Use it for defense of my pistol. Don't do any flipping with it just draw and cut. Can also be flicked open with a sharp snap of the wrist.👍
awesome video. Very informative
My CRKT provoke just came in and I love it
I can confirm, the provoke is awesome. I have actually used it as an EDC because of how convenient it is, which is something I never would have thought I would say about a karambit.
The Provoke is definitely my favorite in this line up. Purely innovative
Thanks! Just rested one on your link!
whoa you have my knife!! the cold steel tiger claw is my favorite karambit
Yup, I have both the fixed blade and the folder, love both of them.
I'm still partial to the Steel River karambat, 3.25" blade, G-10 handle, 81/4" tip of blade to tip of glass breaker on the ring.
Liner lock release and 1/2" wide, it fits my large hand just fine, isn't too heavy, very fast, positive deployment. For the very cheap price (under $60), anything you can find as a negative is minor and completely acceptable.
I have the provoke serrated and fox dart. Love them. Still trying to decide between the karahawk, fox 479 or 599tic, cold Steel tiger claw or the Karanto knife. Also I can't wait for the DM talons Karambit.
CRKT Provoke is my go 2 I saw a lot of Karambits on here that are definitely on the Christmas list 😂
Excellent video! More please
Got the Fox. Thought I had big hands until I held it. The spyderco or provoke are next for me.
Try the 599 or DART version. They are smaller and fit an ungloved hand much better.
I have 3 of the Emerson fox made in Italy, I have two full size and a smaller 599 one with a glass breaker in it. I live them. I use them with or without gloves aswell. I recommend getting a trainer made by Fox aswell ,if you'll be using them for personal defense.
Favorite is Spyderco H1 Tasman with Wiseman Accessories.
Thanks David "You're the Best!!"
The CRKT auto deploys as well. The thumb deploy spot catches like the wave.
Hey Dave, fact check. That Brous Enforcer does NOT have a reversible clip. The original high end version did, but only by packaging a second clip, as the contour is side specific. Love my Enforcer - one of the best values out there!
Great overview of my favorite Bits!
Pretty on point widget speech and your knowledge of weapons
Pretty speech good with the knowledge of weapons Right on
Good video, I like the fox, best of all. When you were at shot show I thought you would check out some hawk bill knifes. If not how about some late on , thank you.
The CRKT Provoke is my EDC!!!
The brous blades karambit is quite handy, but, i have to attest against the reversible pocket clip. It only comes left side reverse grip carry. I think, you'll need to contact brous directly to get a pocket clip that can compliment the other side.
caswell is the best imo perfect knuckle duster and you have a knife on the fly
I already heard at least 2 owners having issues with the tip of the Fox blade being nicked
CRKT Provoke 😍 I love it!
I have the Karahawk amd I'm getting the Fox. Those are probably the 2 best out there.
Ones a back lock and ones a liner lock. What one do you trust your fingers to?
The last two CRKT and the Tiger Claw.
You missed the fact is that the CRT provoke also has the Quick Draw pocket release like the Emerson wave only on the opposite part of the blade
Tiger Claw is my preferred knife
it is so good
I actually own all of these except for the very first cheap one and the last CRKT Provoke. That one is next on my list to get. I like the WE karambit the best. Fox is best value.
Not the Cold Steel? I love my Fox but i'm thinking about picking up the Cold Steel
The We Karambit is my favorite but how do you feel about the Defcon Karambit. They look like they are equal between the 2.
The We knife Karambit, Defcon Blade Jungle karambit, Fox Karambit and Cold Steel Tiger Claw are the best Karambit.
Fox is deff my fave.
I have Emerson, awesome quality.
My favorite is Emerson Karambit 💪🏻
The CRKT Provoke is my favorite
I like your contents. Can you make an instruction video on How To Fold The Karambit?
The provoke is a great knife.
spyderco fox looks amazing
Please show me how to fold X63 deresrina knives. Thank you
If you're gonna buy one. Make sure to be comfortable with the size and thickness of the retention ring.
I like the QSP Eagle
The second to last was the best.
The frame lock on the WE is going to get some fingers cut. When gripping for combat squeezing the frame lock will close that blade if and when manipulation of human limbs.
The CRKT Provoke.... no question
Love the cold steel value aspect and wish they would make a smaller version of the tiger claw. Have the Borus and love the deployment but would prefer a straighter blade. It is a great value. Have a few fixed blades but prefer pocket with auto deploy. Like the design and price of the Boker but the flipper lost me. I like weak side auto deploy. The Fox is my favorite.
Most important of all,
*It will keel*
That WE one for sure!!
Just got a used, like-new provoke for... $100! It might only be D2, but that price was too good for me to not get.
that WE is looking really good..
The Emerson has g10 scales but what was not mentioned is the titanium frame and liner lock. The Emmerson comes in a larger size, called the super karambit - my bkf. Of all my knives, its seems to me, the potential effectiveness of this knife is the highest of them all . The draw to first strike speed is un-comparable to conventional folders.
How reliable and strong are the frame locks?
Need more Fox599 series! (They are getting hard to find and fit my hand perfectly...
I have the DART version and it is fantastic for comfort and fits perfectly.
@@paul022887 I was considering that one! Same size as the 599s?
@@TheMightyPenPodcast Yes. It is the same handle. I like it, but its not as thin a cutting edge as most of my EDC stuff.
@@TheMightyPenPodcast the 599 is smaller, meant for bare hands. I've owned both and I prefer the 599. But if you lean toward bigger handles than the 459 is a great knife.
@@guitarhero8110 I prefer the 599 as well! I'd really like to see more around with some new color combinations...
(Actually, I think I read somewhere that the size of the 500 series is what the designer intended, but what changed to a larger size for production.)
I prefer my karambits with a shallower curve for more utilitarian uses with a 15-45 degree blade from the handle, and a comfortable finger ring so they are in line each other and doesn't put pressure on the next finger. I have yet to find a folding karambit with the ergos akin to bastinelli's pika
alvin kim Bastinelli makes some amazing fixed blades. The Pika is one of my favorites as well.
I need an honest answer what tier is Boker these days I feel like they're lacking
I want all of them except the tigerclaw.
I want one of those we knife co incisors so bad
The Fox 599 is my personal karambit. Can't complain
I really want one badly for when i do fung fu.
@@greenlawnfarm5827 its basically the 459 but smaller, so it fits in a bare hand.
@@guitarhero8110 Ok. Thanks.
Cold Steel Tiger Claw
I wish you would’ve talked about the really amazing fox 599-tic. Extremely well built, super steel (elmax), titanium and carbon fiber handle with a frame lock. Backspace and ring are constructed from one solid piece of titanium. I own 2 of them and they are so amazing
brandon george 100%
I’ve EDC’d a Spyderco Karahawk for the past 3 years. Still think it’s the best of all the folding Karambits. Super pissed it’s no longer gonna be in Spyderco’s catalog.
Why not? I see they have all black karahawks available right now. Are they going to discontinue those too?
@@707SonomaComa Probably. I’ve been carrying mine for a super long time as well and I don’t plan on retiring it any time soon. I prefer the FOX 599TiC if I had to keep one but it’s upsetting knowing that the Karahawk will no longer be available.
Waiting on my delivery
Ill agree with others here, the Fox 599 fits the hand perfectly.
Wish I could find the 599-XT.
Comeback to watch again...
This "karambit" looks really good
I prefer the KIP Fox 599
Made my own karambit witn a Delica 4 by spyderco and a wise men company signant ring, thinking about doing it to my PM2 as well with their fang and signant ring.
Interested in doing the same with my pm2 where do you buy the fang opener for the blade?
Check out “5X5 combat solutions” over the “fang”
I like your knives. So I would like to know you shipping the items to Japan.
I don’t like the reverse grip much, I think there’s a reason every single animals claws go out and down, not up or sideways, makes sense to hold a claw shaped knife the same way.
I will get that fox 479.
I’ve been trying to imagine what a karambit with two blades at opposite ends facing in opposite directions would look like, I imagine that would be more effective as a fighting knife, it would give directionality in either plain.
It would make it less effective
calling all NINJAS! (too many made with cheap steel) best overall Cold Steel tiger claw. its my EDC....for years. next for me..Spyderco with wise men co. signet ring!
You've got to be very careful with the pocket deploy knifes because sometimes the blade doesn't totally lock on deployment.
you forgot the 599 karambit from Fox
These are great knives especially the CRKT .
I got the G10 Fox karambit, definitely doesn't feel "premium" at all and in fact I hate the feel of just about everything on it. It's not a bad knife, but I got knives half the cost with better steel and feel.
CRKT, no gimmick, true progress in folders
...and people say sarcasm cant be detected in a text comment!
Defcon raptor is another quality karambit and affordable with premium materials. Check it out
I have the we knives incisor karambit
I plan on buying the defcon raptor in the near future.
I'm still debating whether to buy the bronze one
Hell yea
Look at Y’all! Nice 👍
Thank God crkt finally created the perfect karambit for first responders hahaha..."uncle George is having a heart attack!" "Get the karambit!"
Böker Toro and Oscelot should make the list, but Emerson patented anything remotely resembling a "wave" which is any notch cut out of a folding blade, especially if more efficient ones that look nothing like an Emerson Wave..., and they wouldn't import to US, despite the Toro obviously having a far different and even better and more f versatile design. Cold Steel Tiger!?