The blocks wouldn't work anyway. Thumb is not pointed down. It is the only way any attack will stop or miss as thumb up you have no resistance from the thumb.
😂 this particular karambit is rather mild looking. Plenty others are downright nasty and honestly techniques are nice to know, however a larger fixed blade karambit and especially the true dual edge variants will do substantial damage if it makes any kind of contact.
If you have a karambit the best and safest way to fight is cut at the hands and arms. Your attacker isn’t gunna wanna continue after he gets a few slashes to his arm
Jay Tate Well, Karambit Is one of the most deadliest male weapon. This is not about slashes your opponent & Injured them. I talked about Injured & killed them in 5 second in the spot. Cz 1 cut just make your opponent bleeding, but with 2 or 3 cuts that will make sure they will dead as soon as possible.
Jay Tate by cutting away at the muscles in the hands and arms, he will stop whatever he is doing, or drop any weapon he might have. Razor sharp kerambits leave nasty cuts.
If you think like that an go for the kill thats manslaughter these can be used for getting control over the person that is attacking to stop the situation from escalating and one getting badly injured (or dying) and the other getting jail time most likely
@Tanner Goodman something that was told to me from my dad, which grew up in the hood, was that anytime your in a knife fight, your gonna get cut. The goal of a knife fight is to try to cut more than the attacker, and take control of the situation. hope this helped or was like good information
@@paganpatriot4770 Who taught you to fight? They're an idiot. If you're too much of a manlet to be able to block a full speed jab, you have no business throwing hands in the first fucking place. Go back to your tea set, Nancy.
A lot of disciplines actually teach not to always rely on the retention ring because in a combative scenario, there have been many cases of fingers getting degloved, or even PULLED OFF by skilled fighters who disarm the karambit user.. In a reverse grip, it's harder to do disarm (while still possible), but in a forward grip, your range of mobility and variety in offense is limited with a karambit. This makes it easier, especially for a skilled figher, to disarm you, potentially wreaking havoc on your fingers, as a result.
Doug Marcaida has talked about this before. It can allow someone to break your finger, especially the pinky, in certain situations. He teaches to not insert your index finger all the way (just to the middle of the second digit) so it can be quickly removed if necessary.
i dont mean to be that dude... but if youre facing a knife you run, i dont care how good you are with it... running is always the answer. the loser of a knife fight dies on the street. the winner dies in the hospital. dont go against a knife... thats way scarier than a gun in my book.
Oh I absolutely agree with what your saying that these techniques are something every one should learn in case thats the situation. Im saying in general, if you can run you should. Want my wallet take it and leave me alone. Not worth it in the end. Great techniques by the way, but from what Ive seen, if someone wants to stab you to kill you and has any kind of skill, the moment you realize the knife is a threat is when its already in you.
I think you're right, at least about running being the answer. People are going to try to come up with specific scenarios, like "What if a crazy murderer ambushes you while you're wheeling your quadriplegic infant and amputee wife through the park? Huh? Is running still the answer? Yeah, you didn't think about that.", but don't buy into it. There are people out there who'll rob you for $20, so your $250 blade is more like a Rolex than a deterrent. As for knives being scarier than guns...that's a different story. Everyone tends to think that getting shot in the head is instant death, but it took Lincoln almost 10 hours to die after he was shot in the head. What a nightmare. I'll take relatively quick exsanguination over writhing around in agony for hours on end, thanks.
So, the original Indonesian Karambit was a fixed blade, sharp on both sides. It was held with the blade underneath, the ring on the pointer-finger acting as a knuckle-duster. The fixed blade, sharp on both sides, is what made it so deadly. Also, it is a martial arts weapon. There is specific training that goes with it. The blade can be as short as 1 centimetre. In Indonesia, women keep weapons in their hair. She may wait for her attacker to be on her before she starts cutting. That's my 2 cents worth. Thanks.
The one I have is a traditional one that's double edged and only 1.5 inches in blade length. You understand why it's still deadly despite its size when you hold it in your hands. It's nearly impossible to even see you have a blade especially at speed. It's a weapon that uses finesse, deception and surprise as well as its ability to control using its claw like design as it's main strengths.
I'm not typically a fan of a folder for a self-defense knife, but good to see the wave on that karambit folder to make it much more feasible. Great video man, and good information.
Scowler If it wasn't clear in the video, the karambit was weaponised with the mentality of "how can I put holes in this dude before he realizes that I can put holes in him?" The main benefit that convinces me to go for the karambit more is that you have the option for nonlethal (didn't say non-crippling) while daggers are more risky for that, and then the ring to make it REALLY hard to wrestle from your hand. Best of luck, stay safe, and make sure you find one with a good lockup!
Not Amerikanski Spy I'm not gonna get a folding model. Might make a full-tang version once I get a gas forge together. More weight for thwackin' fools with the spine...
Karambits lack penetration. Any dirtbag wearing just a leather jacket is automatically going to be able to ignore most of your strikes. Karambit is a great weapon for when you rigorously train in CQC, but the average joe schmoe is going to want a stiletto, or a Ka-Bar. Just easier all around. Another thing worth mentioning is that straight knives offer more reach. If I see someone with a karambit my instinct will automatically say to keep my distance and use quick stabs. Abuse the reach. Karambits are exclellent against flesh but are terrible against armor of really any kind. If someone is wearing a leather jacket or a hidden carry kevlar vest, you will not be able to cut across the midsection. You will have to do more risky slashes at the throat or the thighs. The throat is the most protected body part as the chin blocks it and most of the time someone will not allow another with a blade to get to their neck. Keep your open handed arm in front of you like a shield and your arm with the blade by your hip. Kind of like a Spartan with the shield and spear. Then your opponent cannot easily get your weapon and will be forced on the offensive. If they strike your arm, well I feel bad for my arm but will feel even worse for them when I sting them right back in the lung or in the intestines. Karambits are better than noobs with knives or thugs with fists. If you want an edge over karambits look at stilettos. Just stab and walk away. I always keep one in my boot or the inside of my jacket.
I’m suprise I haven’t caught your channel sooner. As a person trying to grow a UA-cam channel I can appreciate the balance it takes to produce good videos. You have great content on edc and the martial art which is what I’m aiming for. Keep up with the videos.
Growing a channel is very hard. You can do it easy if you are rich and can pay for advertising, own all the expensive editing software and HD high end cameras, hire a cameraman etc. I have over 5000 subs and even getting them to watch my videos is hard. Many sub but then do not watch all the videos.
For any kids or new guys wondering along pay closer attention to the wrist and joint locks. Those are a lot more applicable than the karambit itself. Also remember to train slow and steady, but when sparring to use full force of application. If you pay attention to the video at the start his training partner, for demonstration "goes with" the techniques. Make sure your partner does not, this will help you understand applications of force as opposed to believing your oppent will just go with the flow
For real the karambit was initially a tool for farming herbs, hay and fruits, and to use in tailoring, only after, it became the weapon we all know. It's a very versatile tool with the plus it can be a deadly weapon.
@@lorenzocoselli454that's actually a myth that has been debunked numerous times. Yes, it can and has been used in that fashion, but it was developed taking inspiration from tiger claws, which are mainly used for killing.
Thanks, I have the Lionsteel LEone Karambit which is a little on the big side for my med hands. It is also aluminum which is a little slippery. Extemely well made and reliable though. I carry it on my weakside with my handgun.
i have a fox tanto and a betu chimera and a ckrt crawford kasper for edc. love the fma reverse grip, my first training was james keating video. been a fan since day one.
All training is just that training. Few things go simply by the books in an actual fight. The thing is if you don’t have the training you can not adjust and flow with the situation. Your block fails, your cut , what now , stay in the fight adjust go on offense before you bleed out. You have to have the basics to draw from so you don’t panic when it all goes wrong. The more knowledge the more flexibility. It’s all about flow. From one move to the next . Strike , slash , cut move, block , defend, pivot, attack again. Yes you will probably get cut in a Knife fight . That’s Better than stabbed in the back trying to run away. The karambit is great knife for defense / offense . I use a fixed blade karambit opposite side of my gun . It’s a primary back up if my gun hand gets pinned, if I’m defending my gun from a take away , if I’m down and can’t reach my gun etc. It works natural with my striking style. Just because I’m holding a knife doesn’t mean that kicks strikes ,Grappling ( BJJ) , or guns , are off the table.
Loved your comment and yeah Im a minute or 3 late here. At that point nothing is off the table stick in the eye biting ect. The point is to kill or wound and stay alive at any cost. War is Hell. I will admit I never realized knife fighting is truly an art form. Hope you Sir are alive and doing well. Stay Well Stay Safe !!!!
Love how just because this is a fighting knife they show techniques on how to kill fools. Like its no big deal to just rip someones throat out and heres how you do it. Enjoy. lol
I think it's more about giving a simple, objective, clinical approach to it. They do this for gun training too. Like, "Yes, if you have to use this, someone will probably die. But it's better for you to kill in self-defense than die. So here's how to use it."
66 years old after seeing this reinforces the need for me to have a gun for a knife fight. Have to be prepaired though for any situation so will be reviewing these helpful techniques. Good video!
Also: if you aren't capable of going to an extended blade easily, it is better to keep the blade above your hand and put your pinkie in the hole instead of you pointer finger because you will get more force that way
Would you please do a video on "sentry removals"? I know it's not typical for someone to need it, but given terrorists taking buildings over & home invasions going in a similar way (at least near me), I figure some finer points on getting someone out of the way of the exit or getting their weapon could be necessary.
There's an attitude to use this weapon. Never let the enemy know that you hold karambit in your hand. And when you attacking, dont let your enemy see the karambit. And the original karambit is sharp on both sides.
These are great principles when using the weapon. Of course in a real situation many variables can change some of the applicability of these techniques, however you must adapt to the situation your in and be able to adjust one move may not work in every situation. Sometimes you have to take a cut to the arm to get that finishing move on your opponent. Meditation has helped me a lot with preparation for a possible scenario like this and has taken my situational awareness to the next level. Keep your warrior spirt strong and keep fighting life’s everyday battles
Its *Maphilindo Silat,and cool. Silat is amazing,I have been trained, quite decently, by some people I know who trained over in Indonesia or other places. No a pro,but definitely a good,effective,martial artist,I really focus on the karambit. I dont really know which of the variants of Silat I fall under really,as I mainly train to master certain locks and holds,and how to get out of them,and am trying to master the karambit. I use a Bastinelli Kalinou.
After learning the use of karambits in Kali Martial arts I've never used a another type of blade it offers impact and deadly techniques I never leave home without it also trained with Doug Marcida for a couple of months in New York several years ago invaluable to say the least and carry the Emerson and Fox to this day I abdomen carry opposite my wallet Thank You Sir May I Have Another 👍
When you practice everyday this talk is normal. Especially when you are in a weapons course. You don't want to cut a hand and hope he quits. He might have a chance to pull a gun with other hand claim self defense and your dead He gets good lawyer throws away knife he pulled to esculate situation. Claims your the aggressor has wounds to prove and gets off with your murder it happens. Stop that by preperation. Ensure everywhere you go that there is an attacker ready to come at you. Because in today's world most places there is. God bless you and your family.
Kidding aside but what gun could you count on for 175 at a pawn shop. Not trolling at all. I have just never seen one worth your life at a pawn shop near me for 175 maybe 350 always a hipoint or Jennings. I carry my karambits. But also a glock 23. A really trained knife fighter especially with karambits can get to you withing 21 feet if you have a firearm Doug Marcaida made a video proving that. They never wield knife until to late.
Can’t carry a gun at work wich is why I carry a folding karambit. It’s a second choice for me because I can get away with having a pocket knife. It’s a last resort for me. But if you want a decent firearm you’ll be spending more than $175 for it.
I have one of these, different company ,you taught me some good stuff l like the roll with angled blade, alot of it l couldn't use you are fast and fluid ,that's why your the teacher and we are the students. Thanks.
@@thatkid5343 In a real fight the opponent isn't going to keep his hand hanging out there for you to get fancy. He will instinctively pull back and you will likely get your fingers cut off when you try to grab any part of his arm or hand. People don't make single thrusts or slashes and hang out there for you to do your stuff. It is best to keep your target areas as far away from his weapon as possible until there is no other choice if you want to survive. And I know he has talked about that in other videos. Some of that stuff might work if you are lucky, are in a clinch where you can realistically grab a limb, the guy is threatening you and not actually cutting or thrusting yet, or if there is just no other defense option and you have to try it to survive. You don't normally see this kind of stuff in unrehearsed free sparring where the other guy wants to win as much as you do and is going full speed. They should be trained as last ditch moves and trained realistically where you have no idea what the opponent is going to do and he doesn't stand still and feed you single moves. These kind of videos should always end with free sparring/attacks rather than showing you only optimal conditions. Pressure test everything you train to do as realistically as possible or don't do it. And I believe this should be trained since a lot of attacks will come out of nowhere and you will be very lucky to even get your weapon out before getting seriously injured. So training at very close quarters where you have no choice but to use your arms and hands to defend (especially when there is no way to evade and escape his blade, like up against a wall in a narrow alley or in a car) is necessary for good knife defense, just not as your main defense when face to face and you can keep distance and keep your targets far away from him.
@@refiner2317 No im ambidextrous. One has never cut anything while the other is older and is well used. its sharp as a razor but one left one for right. Two cuts the aggressor doesn't have chance of another attack. That is a good idea maybe I throw him one so he has a chance to grab it pull my glock 23 out. Whichever works. Kidding aside I know how to use them very well. I have a set of trainers also. You don't always have the advantage of getting to your left or right in every circumstance. The situation isnt always in your favor. The way for it to be Is preperation and training. When you think you are done training train some more learning the proper way to use karambit. It is an awesome tool. Violent attracts are usually never planned or poorly conducted against a well trained person a bad guy with his weapon has no chance. If you are prepared and properly trained with practice regularly in 21 feet or less you don't need a firearm . de escalation of situation covered. My family or self are safe.
Almost every move you bypass the wide open artery rich bicep when Karambits are tailor made to attack the bicep in a pulling motion. The head of the bicep is fertile ground for that K to bite in and dig as it’s pulled damned near severing the bicep with an easy stroke.
So, I've experienced this myself while testing, and noticed you encounter this problem around 10:08, if they grab your wrist, or close to, it's extremely difficult to get that karambit blade around their arm. I think he let you get that blade around to show off the effectiveness of succession with that move, but what about when you don't succeed?
I think you just need a second karambit. Seriously though, the single sided folders are a joke. You need a serated blade with a hook on the other end (not for waving it open, but for ripping out tendons and ligaments and arteries and fish guts). This is just a karambit knockoff due to legal restrictions. Having a duel edge means that your wrist cannot be controlled in a safe way by the opponent. Once you have disabled their dominant hand, they will not be much of a fight.
Differences in size are to fit the hands properly - which is imperative. The Emerson super karambit is for L/XL glove size. Also, it's not flat ground, rather, a mix of a saber and chisel grind.
otterripo11 #8249 you probably already made that wood one you were talking about, but I just received a rubber cold steel karambit trainer that I ordered on BladeHQ for $9 (not including shipping) and it’s great.
@@metanoia3742 not really except if it seems hard to flick open you might wanna loosen it up a bit. it won’t be very good for doing tricks as the finger hole is small and the material is really rough
Guys, if you want a great karambit but for cheaper, get the Fox 599 or the same but bigger Fox 479. Retails for around $130 and from all the reviews i have read, is a amazing knife. It also has the same quick deployment feature the karambit in the video has.
For every block there’s a reverse which the enemy will use against you. So getting into a knife fight with a expert will lead to a serious cut or death. Best thing is to walk away or grab anything around you a rock or stick and keep the distance between you and the killer. Great video bud. Serrada system practitioner
@@perpetualconfusion5885 Ever got a 1cm deep cut?....you will stop fighting after that. Even with a 1cm blade it is extremely easy to kill somebody or injure him way harder than you might think.
When you're getting stabbed with a knife, are you going to stop and wonder whether it was made in China, Italy, Japan, or the US? I'm not. Don't get me wrong: I'm all Gung Ho for the American Way. But just because it's not a $100 American knife doesn't mean that it can't be useful and very effective when you need it. Quality only counts for so much.....what is between your ears is what matters.
Emersons are great Karambits, but ive always favored the Fox Knives brand. they are still quite pricey, but as much as the Emerson line, i have an Emerson Super Karambit, and it was my favorite until i got hold of a Fox FX-479. after that i fell in love with Fox Karambits, i like them so much more i went and bought the FX-598 fixed blade Karambit, and im thinking of picking up an FX-599 which is the most popular. if your a lover of Karambits like i am, i strongly suggest trying out the ones made by Fox you wont be disappointed. the Karambits made by Fox im told were developed in Italy specifically to be issued to the Italian Special Forces when they 1st came out, not sure if thats 100% true but ive heard that before. i tend to believe it considering Karambits in my opinion are 1 of the best fighting knives ever made along with push daggers.
BlackScoutSurvival What makes the Emerson superior? I'm genuinely curious, because I had my sights set on a 599 but I would spend some extra cash if its worth it.
+Stylin' and Racially Profilin' much larger ring with g10. Works much better than the fox for extended grip. Emerson wave feature has more grab to it. I have both so I'm not biased.
+Stylin' and Racially Profilin' a few other points. The Emerson uses a proven blade steel and the fox is a mystery steel. So it could be cheap Chinese stuff the liners on the fox are steel Whereas the Emerson are titanium liners. Emerson has some of the best lock up in the industry. Nothing is wrong with a fox if you can't afford an Emerson. But one shouldn't try and knock something and say an inferior product is better just because he/she can't afford it.
I think the worst part about large blade karambits, is that because of flesh play, the blade always gets stuck in sinew or guts. The worst part about expensive and fancy named knives is having to throw them away or destroy them to get rid of the evidence. The worst thing about the extended grip; it's the sound of the holders fingers breaking...always gives me the shivers
My question would be about the liner lock ive been burned by those before having a blade close on my hand how well does that liner lock hold up to the kind of pressure youll apply while slashing? Seems like youd be risking taking yourself outve the fight by maiming your knife hand
Hy ! Is the karambit effective hitting in the extended grip ? I have tried it on a training session, the knife slash seems very weak ( due to the fact that the knife is only on one finger ) on the punching bag, maybe I am not doing the grip properly.
Damn, I wish I was good with a knife. I recently learn about the karambit knife when an older friend into martial arts told me and demonstrated with this knife.
Is there any application to these techniques when using the karambit knife with my off hand. My sheath is on the left side of my belt and makes it easier for me to grab with my left hand then my right hand. I'm trying to learn new techniques but I'm more focused on using the karambit to disarm and cripple instead of lethal attacks. Going for slash attacks along arm and leg joints and such.
I always go for the throat.. lol ..You can make 100 videos just on knives and the different use's. Everyone loves knives. It's one of the few tools that haven't changed much since the dawn of man and is so diverse.
Thanks! My grandma didn’t stand a chance.
Atleast you tried
xD
I laughed so hard when I read this
S t o l e n
😂😂😂😂
Remember if these techniques don't work just tell the attacker to go slow
I'll do that,thanks for the tip
Ok will do
Josh C just tell the attacker no, they can’t legally attack you without your permission
The blocks wouldn't work anyway. Thumb is not pointed down. It is the only way any attack will stop or miss as thumb up you have no resistance from the thumb.
😂 this particular karambit is rather mild looking. Plenty others are downright nasty and honestly techniques are nice to know, however a larger fixed blade karambit and especially the true dual edge variants will do substantial damage if it makes any kind of contact.
If you have a karambit the best and safest way to fight is cut at the hands and arms. Your attacker isn’t gunna wanna continue after he gets a few slashes to his arm
Jay Tate
Mostly due to the attacker's tendons being ravaged.
No finger = no fight.
Jay Tate Well, Karambit Is one of the most deadliest male weapon. This is not about slashes your opponent & Injured them. I talked about Injured & killed them in 5 second in the spot. Cz 1 cut just make your opponent bleeding, but with 2 or 3 cuts that will make sure they will dead as soon as possible.
I’d go for the hands and arms with any knife
I have been in knife fights. Also seen people cut or stabbed pretty badly. You don't really feel most of the damage till afterwards
Jay Tate by cutting away at the muscles in the hands and arms, he will stop whatever he is doing, or drop any weapon he might have. Razor sharp kerambits leave nasty cuts.
Instructions not clear. Am currently bleeding in the gutter. Send help
gotta finish my beer, pay the tab then on the way. oh ya try to bleed slower.
Rip
Should’ve zigged instead of zagged.. easy mistake. Good luck with the dying bit.
Lmao should've wear jeans before pulling
Dude still alive?
Real knife fights are never that technical. It's about brutal speed and precision.
thats why these moves shows how to deal with it with a single try
Unfortunately that is a hundred percent true
Alright Mr. Gangsterboobs
If you think like that an go for the kill thats manslaughter these can be used for getting control over the person that is attacking to stop the situation from escalating and one getting badly injured (or dying) and the other getting jail time most likely
@Tanner Goodman something that was told to me from my dad, which grew up in the hood, was that anytime your in a knife fight, your gonna get cut. The goal of a knife fight is to try to cut more than the attacker, and take control of the situation. hope this helped or was like good information
Lol, "it's really good for getting those throat cuts". LMAO! This guy is teaching us how to kill
Andrew Colin pretty sure in this situation it's gonna be you or them....better to have some know how
Piper Vucelick Would be better to just cause some non life threatening flesh wounds or in worst case scenario cut some tendons
learning kali includes all that you see there. CQC and other techniques are as deadly as you can get... thanks....
.... Omg. Practise on meat.
Bill Anderson someone gets it
If only blocking a jab at full speed was that easy
Lol for real
Practice makes perfect.
Who told you to block a full speed jab? They're an idiot. It's a jab. Get out of its way
@@paganpatriot4770 Who taught you to fight? They're an idiot. If you're too much of a manlet to be able to block a full speed jab, you have no business throwing hands in the first fucking place. Go back to your tea set, Nancy.
Mohamad W Adrenaline might help you do that. I’d rather control distance and keep that hand away from me.
A lot of disciplines actually teach not to always rely on the retention ring because in a combative scenario, there have been many cases of fingers getting degloved, or even PULLED OFF by skilled fighters who disarm the karambit user..
In a reverse grip, it's harder to do disarm (while still possible), but in a forward grip, your range of mobility and variety in offense is limited with a karambit. This makes it easier, especially for a skilled figher, to disarm you, potentially wreaking havoc on your fingers, as a result.
Doug Marcaida has talked about this before. It can allow someone to break your finger, especially the pinky, in certain situations. He teaches to not insert your index finger all the way (just to the middle of the second digit) so it can be quickly removed if necessary.
i dont mean to be that dude... but if youre facing a knife you run, i dont care how good you are with it... running is always the answer. the loser of a knife fight dies on the street. the winner dies in the hospital. dont go against a knife... thats way scarier than a gun in my book.
In enclosed room with bad guy blocking exit? How do you run then.
Oh I absolutely agree with what your saying that these techniques are something every one should learn in case thats the situation. Im saying in general, if you can run you should. Want my wallet take it and leave me alone. Not worth it in the end. Great techniques by the way, but from what Ive seen, if someone wants to stab you to kill you and has any kind of skill, the moment you realize the knife is a threat is when its already in you.
fastr1337 an assassin or murderer this may be true. Otherwise weapons are used as a tool of fear to gain obedience.
I think you're right, at least about running being the answer. People are going to try to come up with specific scenarios, like "What if a crazy murderer ambushes you while you're wheeling your quadriplegic infant and amputee wife through the park? Huh? Is running still the answer? Yeah, you didn't think about that.", but don't buy into it. There are people out there who'll rob you for $20, so your $250 blade is more like a Rolex than a deterrent. As for knives being scarier than guns...that's a different story. Everyone tends to think that getting shot in the head is instant death, but it took Lincoln almost 10 hours to die after he was shot in the head. What a nightmare. I'll take relatively quick exsanguination over writhing around in agony for hours on end, thanks.
Sometimes that will work. I say do that 1st but, if you have a loved one or a kid that you have to protect; you have to do what you have to do.
I would want a fixed blade just in case of lock failure
Buy one with a fixed Blade......
So, the original Indonesian Karambit was a fixed blade, sharp on both sides. It was held with the blade underneath, the ring on the pointer-finger acting as a knuckle-duster. The fixed blade, sharp on both sides, is what made it so deadly. Also, it is a martial arts weapon. There is specific training that goes with it. The blade can be as short as 1 centimetre. In Indonesia, women keep weapons in their hair. She may wait for her attacker to be on her before she starts cutting. That's my 2 cents worth. Thanks.
The one I have is a traditional one that's double edged and only 1.5 inches in blade length. You understand why it's still deadly despite its size when you hold it in your hands. It's nearly impossible to even see you have a blade especially at speed. It's a weapon that uses finesse, deception and surprise as well as its ability to control using its claw like design as it's main strengths.
I'm not typically a fan of a folder for a self-defense knife, but good to see the wave on that karambit folder to make it much more feasible. Great video man, and good information.
Did anyone used scissors as an karambit in school?
Me, and sometimes i got bleed
As a balisong yes
As a karambit no
did you ever get the scissors confiscated
100% I would break scissors just so I could do that....but at that age I just thought it was cool
Hai.... Me from 2018🤣🤣🤣
It's convenient when someone does exactly what your expecting them to do.
Neat tricks though.
This was an eye-opener. I now have a lot more respect for Karambits, as they seem more flexible than daggers, at the cost of stabbing ability.
Scowler If it wasn't clear in the video, the karambit was weaponised with the mentality of "how can I put holes in this dude before he realizes that I can put holes in him?" The main benefit that convinces me to go for the karambit more is that you have the option for nonlethal (didn't say non-crippling) while daggers are more risky for that, and then the ring to make it REALLY hard to wrestle from your hand. Best of luck, stay safe, and make sure you find one with a good lockup!
Not Amerikanski Spy
I'm not gonna get a folding model. Might make a full-tang version once I get a gas forge together. More weight for thwackin' fools with the spine...
Karambits lack penetration. Any dirtbag wearing just a leather jacket is automatically going to be able to ignore most of your strikes. Karambit is a great weapon for when you rigorously train in CQC, but the average joe schmoe is going to want a stiletto, or a Ka-Bar. Just easier all around. Another thing worth mentioning is that straight knives offer more reach. If I see someone with a karambit my instinct will automatically say to keep my distance and use quick stabs. Abuse the reach. Karambits are exclellent against flesh but are terrible against armor of really any kind. If someone is wearing a leather jacket or a hidden carry kevlar vest, you will not be able to cut across the midsection. You will have to do more risky slashes at the throat or the thighs. The throat is the most protected body part as the chin blocks it and most of the time someone will not allow another with a blade to get to their neck. Keep your open handed arm in front of you like a shield and your arm with the blade by your hip. Kind of like a Spartan with the shield and spear. Then your opponent cannot easily get your weapon and will be forced on the offensive. If they strike your arm, well I feel bad for my arm but will feel even worse for them when I sting them right back in the lung or in the intestines.
Karambits are better than noobs with knives or thugs with fists. If you want an edge over karambits look at stilettos. Just stab and walk away. I always keep one in my boot or the inside of my jacket.
RazorEdge
Leather jackets aren't very common, and going for the hands, legs, and neck negate that.
only NERDS would choose this over a good knife,,,,
I’m suprise I haven’t caught your channel sooner. As a person trying to grow a UA-cam channel I can appreciate the balance it takes to produce good videos. You have great content on edc and the martial art which is what I’m aiming for. Keep up with the videos.
Growing a channel is very hard. You can do it easy if you are rich and can pay for advertising, own all the expensive editing software and HD high end cameras, hire a cameraman etc. I have over 5000 subs and even getting them to watch my videos is hard. Many sub but then do not watch all the videos.
Excellent review, serious moves Jack Richland!
Deadly little weapon!!!!
I love a knife w the wave feature. Also the retention ring makes my movements fluid
This video is what led me to your channel and I’ve been watching you every since! Be nice to see videos like this again brother!
For any kids or new guys wondering along pay closer attention to the wrist and joint locks. Those are a lot more applicable than the karambit itself. Also remember to train slow and steady, but when sparring to use full force of application. If you pay attention to the video at the start his training partner, for demonstration "goes with" the techniques. Make sure your partner does not, this will help you understand applications of force as opposed to believing your oppent will just go with the flow
Trained killer. This knife has no other purpose. And its my second defense after my glock
For real the karambit was initially a tool for farming herbs, hay and fruits, and to use in tailoring, only after, it became the weapon we all know. It's a very versatile tool with the plus it can be a deadly weapon.
My karambit is actually very useful as a utility knife
@@lorenzocoselli454that's actually a myth that has been debunked numerous times. Yes, it can and has been used in that fashion, but it was developed taking inspiration from tiger claws, which are mainly used for killing.
Ty I just bought one last week. Love it
Love the Emerson Karambits. Not sure I agree with Kali applications, but agree with the guarded pok sow.
Karambit is my country's traditional weapon
Org lndo Bro
its really a cool weapon. respects
Karambit dari suku saya suku minang, terkenal mematikan. Bkn untuk membunuh tpi untuk merantau.
Same
Your country is counter strike?
/s
Dude, you're awesome! I want you to train me, so badly.
Thanks, I have the Lionsteel LEone Karambit which is a little on the big side for my med hands. It is also aluminum which is a little slippery. Extemely well made and reliable though. I carry it on my weakside with my handgun.
i have a fox tanto and a betu chimera and a ckrt crawford kasper for edc. love the fma reverse grip, my first training was james keating video. been a fan since day one.
All training is just that training. Few things go simply by the books in an actual fight. The thing is if you don’t have the training you can not adjust and flow with the situation. Your block fails, your cut , what now , stay in the fight adjust go on offense before you bleed out. You have to have the basics to draw from so you don’t panic when it all goes wrong. The more knowledge the more flexibility. It’s all about flow. From one move to the next . Strike , slash , cut move, block , defend, pivot, attack again. Yes you will probably get cut in a Knife fight . That’s Better than stabbed in the back trying to run away. The karambit is great knife for defense / offense . I use a fixed blade karambit opposite side of my gun . It’s a primary back up if my gun hand gets pinned, if I’m defending my gun from a take away , if I’m down and can’t reach my gun etc. It works natural with my striking style. Just because I’m holding a knife doesn’t mean that kicks strikes ,Grappling ( BJJ) , or guns , are off the table.
Loved your comment and yeah Im a minute or 3 late here. At that point nothing is off the table stick in the eye biting ect. The point is to kill or wound and stay alive at any cost. War is Hell. I will admit I never realized knife fighting is truly an art form. Hope you Sir are alive and doing well. Stay Well Stay Safe !!!!
Love how just because this is a fighting knife they show techniques on how to kill fools. Like its no big deal to just rip someones throat out and heres how you do it. Enjoy. lol
You see killing I see it as art
wtf richard
Same as martial arts to me, both can be very lethal
So how is it any different to learn how to use a gun to put a .45 ACP through someone's brain?
I think it's more about giving a simple, objective, clinical approach to it. They do this for gun training too. Like, "Yes, if you have to use this, someone will probably die. But it's better for you to kill in self-defense than die. So here's how to use it."
66 years old after seeing this reinforces the need for me to have a gun for a knife fight. Have to be prepaired though for any situation so will be reviewing these helpful techniques. Good video!
I just bought mine, and it's actually cheaper now. About $250. The offer code ran me a total of $236. Thanks for the discount.
Also: if you aren't capable of going to an extended blade easily, it is better to keep the blade above your hand and put your pinkie in the hole instead of you pointer finger because you will get more force that way
tactical ball caps and stinky eye look + 10 to strength.
Very helpful, i picked one up for $5 and have never used one. Your vid was helpful!
Interesting as always Jack. Saw a cold Steel karambit at a pawn shop will give it a second thought. 😆
Would you please do a video on "sentry removals"? I know it's not typical for someone to need it, but given terrorists taking buildings over & home invasions going in a similar way (at least near me), I figure some finer points on getting someone out of the way of the exit or getting their weapon could be necessary.
There's an attitude to use this weapon. Never let the enemy know that you hold karambit in your hand. And when you attacking, dont let your enemy see the karambit. And the original karambit is sharp on both sides.
Of course.
Well Done with an excellent narrative! Thank you for sharing
These are great principles when using the weapon. Of course in a real situation many variables can change some of the applicability of these techniques, however you must adapt to the situation your in and be able to adjust one move may not work in every situation. Sometimes you have to take a cut to the arm to get that finishing move on your opponent. Meditation has helped me a lot with preparation for a possible scenario like this and has taken my situational awareness to the next level. Keep your warrior spirt strong and keep fighting life’s everyday battles
Love my Karambit, and Silat is a Beautiful Art. Maphlindosilat here
I love mine as well...
Its *Maphilindo Silat,and cool. Silat is amazing,I have been trained, quite decently, by some people I know who trained over in Indonesia or other places. No a pro,but definitely a good,effective,martial artist,I really focus on the karambit. I dont really know which of the variants of Silat I fall under really,as I mainly train to master certain locks and holds,and how to get out of them,and am trying to master the karambit. I use a Bastinelli Kalinou.
Also not being rude or anything. Sorry if it sounded that way.
Yo, a silat guys here too. But silat gayong.
Lol
You weren't clear in this tutorial...
My cat is on fire now
Loved the video. Great techniques.
After learning the use of karambits in Kali Martial arts I've never used a another type of blade it offers impact and deadly techniques I never leave home without it also trained with Doug Marcida for a couple of months in New York several years ago invaluable to say the least and carry the Emerson and Fox to this day I abdomen carry opposite my wallet Thank You Sir May I Have Another 👍
"Or u can go for the throat or whatever"
Lmao "or whatever" dude he talking like this is normal
When you practice everyday this talk is normal. Especially when you are in a weapons course. You don't want to cut a hand and hope he quits. He might have a chance to pull a gun with other hand claim self defense and your dead He gets good lawyer throws away knife he pulled to esculate situation. Claims your the aggressor has wounds to prove and gets off with your murder it happens. Stop that by preperation. Ensure everywhere you go that there is an attacker ready to come at you. Because in today's world most places there is. God bless you and your family.
@@notsobadguy312 well said man. Law for self defense are shite so be careful
@@melaniechapdelaine3692 Thank you, God bless you and be safe.
Take that $175 to the pawn shop and get a gun
Kidding aside but what gun could you count on for 175 at a pawn shop. Not trolling at all. I have just never seen one worth your life at a pawn shop near me for 175 maybe 350 always a hipoint or Jennings. I carry my karambits. But also a glock 23. A really trained knife fighter especially with karambits can get to you withing 21 feet if you have a firearm Doug Marcaida made a video proving that. They never wield knife until to late.
Can’t carry a gun at work wich is why I carry a folding karambit. It’s a second choice for me because I can get away with having a pocket knife. It’s a last resort for me. But if you want a decent firearm you’ll be spending more than $175 for it.
But knives are more fun
Eviction Law Help yes brah
That’s so american......garage sale for guns!!!
Impressive as always Jack!
I have one of these, different company ,you taught me some good stuff l like the roll with angled blade, alot of it l couldn't use you are fast and fluid ,that's why your the teacher and we are the students. Thanks.
+Steve A. Thanks brother. They are awesome
Never punch someone´s knife. You don´t know if it´s a double blade.
Marcos Kazan that some sound advice there Marky
He used the knife to strike the knife out of the hand
@@thatkid5343 In a real fight the opponent isn't going to keep his hand hanging out there for you to get fancy. He will instinctively pull back and you will likely get your fingers cut off when you try to grab any part of his arm or hand. People don't make single thrusts or slashes and hang out there for you to do your stuff. It is best to keep your target areas as far away from his weapon as possible until there is no other choice if you want to survive. And I know he has talked about that in other videos.
Some of that stuff might work if you are lucky, are in a clinch where you can realistically grab a limb, the guy is threatening you and not actually cutting or thrusting yet, or if there is just no other defense option and you have to try it to survive. You don't normally see this kind of stuff in unrehearsed free sparring where the other guy wants to win as much as you do and is going full speed. They should be trained as last ditch moves and trained realistically where you have no idea what the opponent is going to do and he doesn't stand still and feed you single moves. These kind of videos should always end with free sparring/attacks rather than showing you only optimal conditions.
Pressure test everything you train to do as realistically as possible or don't do it. And I believe this should be trained since a lot of attacks will come out of nowhere and you will be very lucky to even get your weapon out before getting seriously injured. So training at very close quarters where you have no choice but to use your arms and hands to defend (especially when there is no way to evade and escape his blade, like up against a wall in a narrow alley or in a car) is necessary for good knife defense, just not as your main defense when face to face and you can keep distance and keep your targets far away from him.
@@Fardawg well said
1:09 Great focus mate!
The camera operator sucks!!
I just found your sight I carry 2 emerson super karambits and very glad to see someone using them for videos new subscriber Thanks stay safe.
One for your attacker so the two of you could play?
@@refiner2317 No im ambidextrous. One has never cut anything while the other is older and is well used. its sharp as a razor but one left one for right. Two cuts the aggressor doesn't have chance of another attack.
That is a good idea maybe I throw him one so he has a chance to grab it pull my glock 23 out. Whichever works. Kidding aside I know how to use them very well. I have a set of trainers also. You don't always have the advantage of getting to your left or right in every circumstance. The situation isnt always in your favor. The way for it to be Is preperation and training. When you think you are done training train some more learning the proper way to use karambit. It is an awesome tool.
Violent attracts are usually never planned or poorly conducted against a well trained person a bad guy with his weapon has no chance. If you are prepared and properly trained with practice regularly in 21 feet or less you don't need a firearm . de escalation of situation covered. My family or self are safe.
Almost every move you bypass the wide open artery rich bicep when Karambits are tailor made to attack the bicep in a pulling motion. The head of the bicep is fertile ground for that K to bite in and dig as it’s pulled damned near severing the bicep with an easy stroke.
So, I've experienced this myself while testing, and noticed you encounter this problem around 10:08, if they grab your wrist, or close to, it's extremely difficult to get that karambit blade around their arm. I think he let you get that blade around to show off the effectiveness of succession with that move, but what about when you don't succeed?
Your fucked up if you failed
I think you just need a second karambit.
Seriously though, the single sided folders are a joke. You need a serated blade with a hook on the other end (not for waving it open, but for ripping out tendons and ligaments and arteries and fish guts). This is just a karambit knockoff due to legal restrictions. Having a duel edge means that your wrist cannot be controlled in a safe way by the opponent.
Once you have disabled their dominant hand, they will not be much of a fight.
Jeez i feel like I'm watching Steven segal...
Differences in size are to fit the hands properly - which is imperative. The Emerson super karambit is for L/XL glove size.
Also, it's not flat ground, rather, a mix of a saber and chisel grind.
Great techniques...thx for the demonstration! I just recently got into karambit knives 🔪
The Ozark Bushman asme
@@donpepaful awesome....ya they are a very unique design! Good tactical advantage
Is there a danger of this thing getting stuck in someone, like on a bone or whatever, due to its shape?
Just brute force it. It oughta come out since the blades are smaller and won't give as much friction as a larger blade would
Twist it then drag it across......
Would be cool if you could do these moves in csgo
yep it would be mannn
otterripo11 #8249 you probably already made that wood one you were talking about, but I just received a rubber cold steel karambit trainer that I ordered on BladeHQ for $9 (not including shipping) and it’s great.
@@metanoia3742 not really except if it seems hard to flick open you might wanna loosen it up a bit. it won’t be very good for doing tricks as the finger hole is small and the material is really rough
Nice work guys . Keep it up
Guys, if you want a great karambit but for cheaper, get the Fox 599 or the same but bigger Fox 479. Retails for around $130 and from all the reviews i have read, is a amazing knife. It also has the same quick deployment feature the karambit in the video has.
For the first technique: What if I hold it in my right hand and my assailant is holding his knife in the left hand?
Then choose onether option
Only attack right-handed people, duh! and stop practicing in the mirror.
Longest intro I’ve ever seen😂
For every block there’s a reverse which the enemy will use against you. So getting into a knife fight with a expert will lead to a serious cut or death. Best thing is to walk away or grab anything around you a rock or stick and keep the distance between you and the killer. Great video bud. Serrada system practitioner
Also you can incorporate punches with a one finger brass knuckle if you wanted to
The best Karambit blades are 1 cm long because they can’t even tell you have a weapon
That seems a little useless unless you are really good and can hit the vital and stuff. Cuz that will like just scratch them.
@@perpetualconfusion5885 Ever got a 1cm deep cut?....you will stop fighting after that. Even with a 1cm blade it is extremely easy to kill somebody or injure him way harder than you might think.
@@2stroke_fanatic357 I cut my pinky to the bone with a balisong. That shit hurts lol. I just taped it down and kept going
I went to amazon and purchased an Mtech Karambit neck knife for $16.95....
+John Ganshow some one has to support communism and screw over the American small business. You win today!
BlackScoutSurvival Plus it is junk. MTek....uh...OK. His life is worth $17.00
John Ganshow MTech sucks ass.
When you're getting stabbed with a knife, are you going to stop and wonder whether it was made in China, Italy, Japan, or the US?
I'm not.
Don't get me wrong: I'm all Gung Ho for the American Way. But just because it's not a $100 American knife doesn't mean that it can't be useful and very effective when you need it. Quality only counts for so much.....what is between your ears is what matters.
Get a Sog Gambit or a Masalong karambit. Under $40 and they're not terrible
Great great info Jack thanks for sharing
Emersons are great Karambits, but ive always favored the Fox Knives brand. they are still quite pricey, but as much as the Emerson line, i have an Emerson Super Karambit, and it was my favorite until i got hold of a Fox FX-479. after that i fell in love with Fox Karambits, i like them so much more i went and bought the FX-598 fixed blade Karambit, and im thinking of picking up an FX-599 which is the most popular. if your a lover of Karambits like i am, i strongly suggest trying out the ones made by Fox you wont be disappointed. the Karambits made by Fox im told were developed in Italy specifically to be issued to the Italian Special Forces when they 1st came out, not sure if thats 100% true but ive heard that before. i tend to believe it considering Karambits in my opinion are 1 of the best fighting knives ever made along with push daggers.
Bandaids... anyone?!?!
I bought a same model karambit for 7$ and i googled and found out i bought it for like one tenth of price lol
MR. REAPER Chinese knock off crap
and it’ll do the same exact damage as the real deal. A sharp piece of steel cuts flesh whether it’s $1 or $200.
dont worry i bought mine at $80 couldnt find better ones in my area
Cool techs loving ur page
Thanks a bunch. I’m learning something new.
Fox 599 and dart xt are far superior
Also cheaper
+Dczero50 cheaper yes. Superior absolutely not
BlackScoutSurvival What makes the Emerson superior? I'm genuinely curious, because I had my sights set on a 599 but I would spend some extra cash if its worth it.
+Stylin' and Racially Profilin' much larger ring with g10. Works much better than the fox for extended grip. Emerson wave feature has more grab to it. I have both so I'm not biased.
+Stylin' and Racially Profilin' a few other points. The Emerson uses a proven blade steel and the fox is a mystery steel. So it could be cheap Chinese stuff the liners on the fox are steel
Whereas the Emerson are titanium liners. Emerson has some of the best lock up in the industry. Nothing is wrong with a fox if you can't afford an Emerson. But one shouldn't try and knock something and say an inferior product is better just because he/she can't afford it.
Dude couldn't even do what he was teaching without him slowing down. Show me a sparing plz lol
Well it's kinda hard to demonstrate at full speed.
very cool thank you !! I also want to learn how to defend myself from a pro using a karambit as well,
Nice! Learning Silat kali and other Filipino m.a in jkd the Filipino ma are brutal and merciless no sugarcoating that. They were headhunters
I could get a karambit for like 8$ lol
Probably not a very good one. Haha. It would probably break almost as soon as you got it.
Good for you, the rest of us like GOOD knives
I think the worst part about large blade karambits, is that because of flesh play, the blade always gets stuck in sinew or guts.
The worst part about expensive and fancy named knives is having to throw them away or destroy them to get rid of the evidence.
The worst thing about the extended grip; it's the sound of the holders fingers breaking...always gives me the shivers
lol
I got my Karambit, good quality strong blade, nice feel to the handle for only 87 dollars from Amazon.
My question would be about the liner lock ive been burned by those before having a blade close on my hand how well does that liner lock hold up to the kind of pressure youll apply while slashing? Seems like youd be risking taking yourself outve the fight by maiming your knife hand
“go slow” yeah tell that to the mugger
For you to see dummmmy.
Lol
Algum Br aki? kk
[?¿] Aqui!
Não kkk
On the first example for the Technique, could you add a arm slice to it when you go down for a side/back cut?
Hy ! Is the karambit effective hitting in the extended grip ? I have tried it on a training session, the knife slash seems very weak ( due to the fact that the knife is only on one finger ) on the punching bag, maybe I am not doing the grip properly.
These movements look extremely ineffective
Awesome video!
Damn, I wish I was good with a knife. I recently learn about the karambit knife when an older friend into martial arts told me and demonstrated with this knife.
Great stuff Jack
+TheTranq thanks big dog
Also you can buy a fixed blade karambit on amazon for like 20 dollars including tax it also just feels better in your hand.
Very good, greetings from Uruguay
this technique does work because you'll catch your opponent off guard with that swift wierd movement of a flow
Is there any application to these techniques when using the karambit knife with my off hand. My sheath is on the left side of my belt and makes it easier for me to grab with my left hand then my right hand. I'm trying to learn new techniques but I'm more focused on using the karambit to disarm and cripple instead of lethal attacks. Going for slash attacks along arm and leg joints and such.
Thanks for the advice. I carry a cold steel Tiger. It scares ME when I pull it out! Thanks again. Aloha
I always go for the throat.. lol ..You can make 100 videos just on knives and the different use's. Everyone loves knives. It's one of the few tools that haven't changed much since the dawn of man and is so diverse.
This man a ninja!!!!
Good video, I got the Steve Tarani 5.11. It's my other EDC knife (other than my Zero Tolerance 0350)
Good video sir. Thanks for posting it...:)
Love your videos
Got myself a Fox, happy with that. 240 for the karambit and 1 trainer.
Great Techniques! Like your Video.
Greets
Andrea