Believe it or not one of my favorite edc knives is the Browning Vanquish. For $30 you can't go wrong. It has the snag feature which I find deploys faster than the Emerson wave feature.
Always prefer reach over a little weight economy. The difference between 4 and a quarter over 2 or 3 inches can be huge when needed. Also, slashing may damage, but stabbing kills. My EDC is the TOPs CUT, very useful tool, that can end a conflict quickly. Swanagen and TOPs hit this one out of the park.
I mean I'd argue that you can "stab" with a karambit, its just done in a punch rather than an icepick motion. It's a. Modified stab but a stab wound none the less rather than just a slash or cut.
Enjoying your Karambit series; have been adding some 'straight' and non hawk-bill bladed ring knives to my collection as well (starting with Tops CUT 4.0). Thinking about the Tops 'Devils Claw 2' too. Currently EDC the Snody Snake-Charmer (KaBar production model) nice light ring knife. Thanks for introducing theses other models!
Hello, thanks for the comment! Yes, I considered the KaBar knife but ultimately didn't get it because of the green sheath (a matter of personal preference, it's a bit bright for me). If you end up getting the Devil's Claw 2, tell us how you like it!
@@bladebruddahs6676 in my country i can't own guns. And dont have money to acquire it on other ways. I seen this Smith & Wesson one at a local shop, what is this blade good for ? Survival in woods or would you say self defense.
@@rainsnowflake4664 Hello, no I didn't get a Fox branded karambit (yet, hehehe) but you did note I have the DART, the Bastinelli Creations Mako is also produced by Fox. I have larger hands so I wouldn't go with the 599 series, probably get a 479? There are a lot of similarities of the 479 with the BladeTech Riptide so I was actually thinking more about getting the Bastinelli Black Bird (which is also produced by Fox).
@@bladebruddahs6676 there is a 478 and a 479 fox karambit design for large hands. Own a copy ( because were I live fox stuff are quite expensive) its quite comfortable with and without gloves. You could look on Google for specific on the size. Oh I do have the ka bar tdi pocket strike
Thanks for watching and the comment! The S&W knife is quite good (very light, good as a carry knife). While the KaBar is quite interesting, I'm not too fond of the deep carry sheath.
@@bladebruddahs6676 yea that sheath on the kabar is different. Have you tried canku knives they make allot of retention ring karambit style knives. Or should I say clones. But they're ok for a poboy like me the army doesn't pay me much lol
@@JLee-bi4es Hey, well if you get it, please share your thoughts. I've seen the Canku knives, just haven't gotten down to getting one (yet). As you can imagine, my "wish list" is quite extensive so it might be awhile until I do. That said though, I'd love to hear your opinion about them. As always, your comments are appreciated and thank you for your service!
Real training will matter far more than blade shape but it's always fun to talk about those details. I love Tops ring knives, I already have the CUT 4.0 and the poker. Any opinion about the devil's claw?
Thanks for the comment! Wholeheartedly agree about training... As for the Devil's Claw 2, it's one of the best fixed blade karambits I have. Solid build, ergonomic, and swift.
Have a question on the kabar TDI fast strike. Will the sheath setup allow you to carry the sheath inside the belt close to belly and still allow for deployment of the knife?
Sorry but no, not every knife with a finger ring is a karambit. A "c" curved blade is needed, other wise is just another knife, a knife with a ring, etc.....
Thank you for the comment! I noted that this video is covering knives styled like a karambit but clearly noted that they are not a karambit in the traditional sense. I do want to differentiate there are "knives with a ring", I have seen huge cleavers with rings, but these knives are like a karambit in that they can be used like a karambit in Silat and Kali applications, hence I've included them in this video series.
I have a TOPS CUT. It is a really bad ass blade. Built like a tank and sharp as a razor.
Carried CUT as EDC and for deployments. Far superior over lock blades, compact, maintains an edge and easy to sharpen. A really good GP knife.
Ended grabbing a Bastinelli Mako fixed for all the reasons you listed above. I adore it. Very comfy in hand.
Hi, thanks for the comment! Glad my video was of use.
Believe it or not one of my favorite edc knives is the Browning Vanquish. For $30 you can't go wrong. It has the snag feature which I find deploys faster than the Emerson wave feature.
Always prefer reach over a little weight economy. The difference between 4 and a quarter over 2 or 3 inches can be huge when needed. Also, slashing may damage, but stabbing kills. My EDC is the TOPs CUT, very useful tool, that can end a conflict quickly. Swanagen and TOPs hit this one out of the park.
I mean I'd argue that you can "stab" with a karambit, its just done in a punch rather than an icepick motion. It's a. Modified stab but a stab wound none the less rather than just a slash or cut.
Enjoying your Karambit series; have been adding some 'straight' and non hawk-bill bladed ring knives to my collection as well (starting with Tops CUT 4.0). Thinking about the Tops 'Devils Claw 2' too. Currently EDC the Snody Snake-Charmer (KaBar production model) nice light ring knife.
Thanks for introducing theses other models!
Hello, thanks for the comment! Yes, I considered the KaBar knife but ultimately didn't get it because of the green sheath (a matter of personal preference, it's a bit bright for me). If you end up getting the Devil's Claw 2, tell us how you like it!
@@bladebruddahs6676 in my country i can't own guns. And dont have money to acquire it on other ways. I seen this Smith & Wesson one at a local shop, what is this blade good for ? Survival in woods or would you say self defense.
Cool video love karambits
Hey, thanks for the comment!
@@bladebruddahs6676 do you own a fox karambit? Didn't see 1 but did see the fox dart which is cool
@@rainsnowflake4664 Hello, no I didn't get a Fox branded karambit (yet, hehehe) but you did note I have the DART, the Bastinelli Creations Mako is also produced by Fox. I have larger hands so I wouldn't go with the 599 series, probably get a 479? There are a lot of similarities of the 479 with the BladeTech Riptide so I was actually thinking more about getting the Bastinelli Black Bird (which is also produced by Fox).
@@bladebruddahs6676 there is a 478 and a 479 fox karambit design for large hands. Own a copy ( because were I live fox stuff are quite expensive) its quite comfortable with and without gloves. You could look on Google for specific on the size. Oh I do have the ka bar tdi pocket strike
I ordered that Smith & Wesson karambit off of Amazon I think the next one on this list that I like a lot is that Kabar pocket strike
Thanks for watching and the comment! The S&W knife is quite good (very light, good as a carry knife). While the KaBar is quite interesting, I'm not too fond of the deep carry sheath.
@@bladebruddahs6676 yea that sheath on the kabar is different. Have you tried canku knives they make allot of retention ring karambit style knives. Or should I say clones. But they're ok for a poboy like me the army doesn't pay me much lol
@@JLee-bi4es Hey, well if you get it, please share your thoughts. I've seen the Canku knives, just haven't gotten down to getting one (yet). As you can imagine, my "wish list" is quite extensive so it might be awhile until I do. That said though, I'd love to hear your opinion about them. As always, your comments are appreciated and thank you for your service!
@@bladebruddahs6676 thank you sir, I will let you know what I think about that kabar pocket strike when I receive it
Real training will matter far more than blade shape but it's always fun to talk about those details. I love Tops ring knives, I already have the CUT 4.0 and the poker.
Any opinion about the devil's claw?
Thanks for the comment! Wholeheartedly agree about training... As for the Devil's Claw 2, it's one of the best fixed blade karambits I have. Solid build, ergonomic, and swift.
The CUT 4.0 has Micarta handles and not G10
Hello, thank you for the correction. Must've had my notes mixed up.
Okay falicia dam
What you were thinking of when you were looking at the Smith and Wesson was a Persian blade…..
Hello, thank you for the comment! Maybe because of the curved blade shape, it reminded me of a Jambiya?
Have a question on the kabar TDI fast strike. Will the sheath setup allow you to carry the sheath inside the belt close to belly and still allow for deployment of the knife?
Yes
Yes, just not very comfortable sitting down but possible.
Almost bought a Tops CUT till I found out it's 1095. No way. Thank you
Hi, thanks for the comment. 1095 is pretty standard for TOPS.
Would you say that smith and Wesson is better or the tops CUT
Sorry but no, not every knife with a finger ring is a karambit. A "c" curved blade is needed, other wise is just another knife, a knife with a ring, etc.....
Thank you for the comment! I noted that this video is covering knives styled like a karambit but clearly noted that they are not a karambit in the traditional sense. I do want to differentiate there are "knives with a ring", I have seen huge cleavers with rings, but these knives are like a karambit in that they can be used like a karambit in Silat and Kali applications, hence I've included them in this video series.
Did you even watch the video or even read the title 🙄?
Um !
You lost me at stabbing bullshit