I've owned this knife for a few years now, and I think it is one of the best blades around. I've owned more blades than I can remember, from makers like Spyderco, Benchmade, Cold Steel, and more. I initially purchased two neck knives from Cold Steel( The Double Agent karambit, and the Spike. Good knives, but I never felt comfortable with them as neck knives. Then I had a Boker Kwaito, and even though it could be carried as a neck knife, I thought it was too large for that purpose. Then I saw a you tube video for this knife. Doug Marcaida did a very good job of selling this knife. I did the research on it, and found it to be everything he said it was. Good steel, comfortable to wear(this is my first every day carry neck knife), and very user friendly. My nephew liked it, and purchased one for himself. I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a neck knife, whether for tasks, or defense. This is truly an EDC knife for all occasions.
You can also deploy it into an underhand grip even if the edge is facing towards your left. Just "pinch" or hook the ring with your thumb facing away from you and your index behind the ring towards your body. As you pull it let it fall naturally into your index finger and there you are. It's just as quick as the other way and gives you the option for either grip without having to switch the orientation of the knife around your neck.
Bought the Dmax 2. Arrived with odd grind angles, which normally I'd be upset about. But I like to reprofile my karambit edges to have higher relief edges for a keener blade, so it isn't a big deal
Preston Normile I just got mine about a month ago and for the life of me I cant seem to possibly even begin to tell how to sharpen it with such a unique edge on it.
looking at getting my wife a great edc knife. yes she does ccw. last night 3 towns over a lady was kidnapped at knife point from a motel. I try my best to keep my wife ready for a fight all the time.
The only down side to a neck knife is if your attacker gets you down before you can deploy it ends up under your armpit and you have to dig around to get to your knife. Always have a main edc you can get to just in case your down. Never carry just a neck knife unless valid reasons dictate otherwise (laws, where your going, what you have to wear, security restrictions, etc..)
With the lanyard you can attach it to your belt, or belt loop, and tuck the sheath into your waist band. you can also attach a carabiner to the lanyard for a little more easy attach/removal. Alternatively Boker Knives has a customizeable multi carry system for 60 bucks, that includes a belt clip sheath. They need the blade for 2-3 weeks though.
Ho studiato kali filippino per anni, conseguendo alcuni discreti traguardi. Ho sempre considerato Marcaida un gran praticante di quest'arte ma sopratutto un gran venditore. Nel video come in altri di Doug ci fa vedere come i prodotti da lui pubblicizzati siano cosi fantastici, ma ripeto è tutto marketing. Il karambit in questione non vale sicuramente il prezzo a cui è venduto. Per difendersi basta studiare arti marziali che pedroneggiano lame, e un buon serramanico tattico basta e avanza.
With the lanyard you can attach it to your belt, or belt loop, and tuck the sheath into your waist band. you can also attach a carabiner to the lanyard for a little more easy attach/removal. Alternatively Boker Knives has a customizeable multi carry system for 60 bucks, that includes a belt clip sheath. They need the blade for 2-3 weeks though.
If you choose not to learn how to defend yourself or others. Go somewhere else, I don't tell you how the results of seeing you being a beta male do I...? LIFE AND DEATH CAN BE A REAL THING... YUP EVEN IN YOUR FANTASY WORLD..... Grow Up and get your tounge out of that tree, that is not how you "take care," of a tree..
I came here from some angry mom blog about how forged in fire doesn't have enough women and how this guy is suposedly dangerous because he sells blades designed "Only for one purpose, hunting the most dangerous game" Bullshit I say! The knife is a tool! The karambit specifically was literally created as a tool not a weapon!
@@highrize_2286 True, but this knife was designed to provide some tool capabilities as well, such as shaving wood for kindling, or putting a spear point on a piece of wood. will also work to clean fish and/or possibly skin small game in a pinch.
In a panic situation...hands can get caught in clothing. :) Cost time. Valuable time. Even if one manages to get the hand on the neck knife in less than a second...can get caught on the way out being a hooked blade. Could prove fatal. It's a novelty I think. Just something cool for a Jason Bourne wannabe to carry around. Then there's the laws. Is it legal to own/carry and use?
Anderson C That was very close to the dumbest shit I heard in a while. In the case that you may get caught up in your shirt one time out of probably hundreds you deem it to be pointless to cary? As opposed to what? Having nothing at all? Your comment is not logical ,that because you might snag your clothes one time while trying to deploy therefore its pointless to carry a self defense tool .Your same logic applies to guns and look how many lives have been saved due to conceal carry. Stop being dumb, I would much rather have a sharp blade to defend myself rather than nothing.
So, you would rather be butchered than carry a neck knife and fight back to save your life, just because you worry that it might "get caught" in your clothing?
I wear it outside my clothes, and the state I live in it is legal to do so. It is not a gimmick knife, nor am I a Jason Bourne wannabe. Different strokes for different folks. Just find something you are more comfortable carrying...
I can only think of two States that permit neck knives, if your caught with one you will be taking a trip to the crowbar hotel, its a concealed weapon, not providing this info tells me all he cares about is making money, sell out.
Seth Adam Im willing to bet most people care more about defending themselves in the off chance someone tries to hurt you or worse a family member. The chances of you getting caught w a neck knife under your clothes is even less than you getting robbed or something. And no its not illegal to have a knife in most cities its 3 inches or less is legal. I live in Chicago where its illegal to meanbug somebody yet theres more violence here than most cities. Ill take that chance any day.
Anything can be a concealed weapon dude... plus if you get caught carrying a “concealed weapon” then that means you should check yourself first and think why and how would you get caught. There’s a reason to why it’s called concealed, it’s to stay hidden at all cost, if you get caught then you are not very good at blending in. If you don’t like the idea of concealed weapons then why not just wear it outside your clothing where it can be seen.
@@sethadam4266 you do realise that in the uk you cant own a gun OR legally defend yourself, so just shut up and be thankful you can even own half these knives
@@kevinmorrice Just Shut UP! go blow a Brexit fart you silly pom, & be thankful you pay the Queen & her family to be rich clowns. I see your lame channel has no content, SHOCKING!
MaharlikaAWA Jesus christ, its people like you that just make ridiculous blanket statements without an ounce of research what-so-ever. There are 50 states of which all have there own laws and by laws. You say stupid shit like this then some moron even dumber than you repeats it, so-on and on it goes.Besides I dont know of any states where you cant have a pocket knife.... pocket knives are covered by clothes
Valente Leanos HAHAHAHA BROKEN OFF IN HIS ASS SO FLIPPING DEEP HIS BOY FRIEND WOUNT BE ABLE TO GET IT. FUCKEN LAZY HE WOUNT DO THE RESEARCH FOR HIM SELF.
I've owned this knife for a few years now, and I think it is one of the best blades around. I've owned more blades than I can remember, from makers like Spyderco, Benchmade, Cold Steel, and more. I initially purchased two neck knives from Cold Steel( The Double Agent karambit, and the Spike. Good knives, but I never felt comfortable with them as neck knives. Then I had a Boker Kwaito, and even though it could be carried as a neck knife, I thought it was too large for that purpose. Then I saw a you tube video for this knife. Doug Marcaida did a very good job of selling this knife. I did the research on it, and found it to be everything he said it was. Good steel, comfortable to wear(this is my first every day carry neck knife), and very user friendly. My nephew liked it, and purchased one for himself. I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a neck knife, whether for tasks, or defense. This is truly an EDC knife for all occasions.
The hand movements are so graceful.
Doug is a really good instructor! You can see how it relates to his students throughout the videos on TH-cam.
👍😎
Totaly. Im intending traveling to get to go to his school
You can also deploy it into an underhand grip even if the edge is facing towards your left. Just "pinch" or hook the ring with your thumb facing away from you and your index behind the ring towards your body. As you pull it let it fall naturally into your index finger and there you are. It's just as quick as the other way and gives you the option for either grip without having to switch the orientation of the knife around your neck.
Reminds me of how I use my SOG Gambit 👍👌
Bought the Dmax 2. Arrived with odd grind angles, which normally I'd be upset about. But I like to reprofile my karambit edges to have higher relief edges for a keener blade, so it isn't a big deal
Preston Normile I just got mine about a month ago and for the life of me I cant seem to possibly even begin to tell how to sharpen it with such a unique edge on it.
Preston Normile I wish somebody would make a vid on ho to sharpen the Dmax
Valente Leanos don’t use a blocky stone. Use a round diamond rod. Keep your strokes at the same angle, not too much pressure!
You guys should produce a Double edge version. Top not fully sharpend, just the half. For better clinch options
Maybe serrated
looking at getting my wife a great edc knife. yes she does ccw. last night 3 towns over a lady was kidnapped at knife point from a motel. I try my best to keep my wife ready for a fight all the time.
It Will kill (wicked smile)
It Will Keal
The only down side to a neck knife is if your attacker gets you down before you can deploy it ends up under your armpit and you have to dig around to get to your knife. Always have a main edc you can get to just in case your down. Never carry just a neck knife unless valid reasons dictate otherwise (laws, where your going, what you have to wear, security restrictions, etc..)
There must be a lot danger around your house
How do you attach it to your pants?
I have already bought this knife and I where it every day. Love it!
With the lanyard you can attach it to your belt, or belt loop, and tuck the sheath into your waist band. you can also attach a carabiner to the lanyard for a little more easy attach/removal. Alternatively Boker Knives has a customizeable multi carry system for 60 bucks, that includes a belt clip sheath. They need the blade for 2-3 weeks though.
very nice presentation and knife
It will KEEL!
Excellent - Very respectful dude
Ho studiato kali filippino per anni, conseguendo alcuni discreti traguardi. Ho sempre considerato Marcaida un gran praticante di quest'arte ma sopratutto un gran venditore. Nel video come in altri di Doug ci fa vedere come i prodotti da lui pubblicizzati siano cosi fantastici, ma ripeto è tutto marketing. Il karambit in questione non vale sicuramente il prezzo a cui è venduto. Per difendersi basta studiare arti marziali che pedroneggiano lame, e un buon serramanico tattico basta e avanza.
Thinking about getting a Pika and using it as a neck knife. Any opinions on doing this?
You'd have to get a modified sheath. They come pretty tightly locked.
And after this great tool he made that joke of Picoeur with Bastinelli 😂
👏👏👏👏👏👍very Good.
Can it be used left handed?
Ambidextrous for right, or left handed users.
Can't see it with ur black shirt
Excellent
Is there a belt sheath available like the Bastinelli Pika knife?
With the lanyard you can attach it to your belt, or belt loop, and tuck the sheath into your waist band. you can also attach a carabiner to the lanyard for a little more easy attach/removal. Alternatively Boker Knives has a customizeable multi carry system for 60 bucks, that includes a belt clip sheath. They need the blade for 2-3 weeks though.
i drew it once and my shorts went down, everbody ran
It will KEAL
thx nice i killed 3 guys yesterday at a bar
G shit
If you choose not to learn how to defend yourself or others. Go somewhere else, I don't tell you how the results of seeing you being a beta male do I...?
LIFE AND DEATH CAN BE A REAL THING... YUP EVEN IN YOUR FANTASY WORLD..... Grow Up and get your tounge out of that tree, that is not how you "take care," of a tree..
I REALLY RESPECT THIS INSTRUCTOR. HOWEVER I WILL NEVER PAY $170.00 FOR THIS KNIFE...I LOVE NECK KNIVES...BUT AT THIS PRICE POINT...NOT!
Ahmed Salahuddin it’s no sharper than half a pair of sharp sewing scissors. Get the Schrade version. It’s very sharp.
@@GCasey exactly the schrade sch111 and use the philipino's video and give him a thumb up.
Doug is a literal god
👍👍👍
I came here from some angry mom blog about how forged in fire doesn't have enough women and how this guy is suposedly dangerous because he sells blades designed "Only for one purpose, hunting the most dangerous game"
Bullshit I say!
The knife is a tool!
The karambit specifically was literally created as a tool not a weapon!
Sorry bud, but the karambit is for fighting...
@@highrize_2286 True, but this knife was designed to provide some tool capabilities as well, such as shaving wood for kindling, or putting a spear point on a piece of wood. will also work to clean fish and/or possibly skin small game in a pinch.
what Chuck Norris wish he was
If Chuck met Doug he would piss down his leg. Then he would play the Billy Bob Thornton to Doug's Kurt Russell
Beautiful knife but no where neer worth the price.I would happily pay 70/90 not 160+ so sad its so expensive
刀剣の鉄人の人だあ！
In a panic situation...hands can get caught in clothing. :) Cost time. Valuable time. Even if one manages to get the hand on the neck knife in less than a second...can get caught on the way out being a hooked blade. Could prove fatal. It's a novelty I think. Just something cool for a Jason Bourne wannabe to carry around. Then there's the laws. Is it legal to own/carry and use?
Anderson C That was very close to the dumbest shit I heard in a while. In the case that you may get caught up in your shirt one time out of probably hundreds you deem it to be pointless to cary? As opposed to what? Having nothing at all? Your comment is not logical ,that because you might snag your clothes one time while trying to deploy therefore its pointless to carry a self defense tool .Your same logic applies to guns and look how many lives have been saved due to conceal carry. Stop being dumb, I would much rather have a sharp blade to defend myself rather than nothing.
So, you would rather be butchered than carry a neck knife and fight back to save your life, just because you worry that it might "get caught" in your clothing?
Soooooooo, don’t use it as a neck knife🤷🏻♂️. But s others did practice makes perfect. I’ve had my edc’s snag on my pocket as well.
I wear it outside my clothes, and the state I live in it is legal to do so. It is not a gimmick knife, nor am I a Jason Bourne wannabe. Different strokes for different folks. Just find something you are more comfortable carrying...
Gusto ko sa pilipinas yung kabit 😂na tinatawag nila
Dmax2 vs pika
Pika No Chance. Maybe more damage but at all it looses
test
overpriced REALY OVERPRICED $50 max price for 30g of metal
Доктор Айболит dude it’s the work that it’s put in that knife that you pay
Thomas Gerard i agree,but I’m just a broke nigga that is why it is over price to me 😬
@@proctor9443which Work man????
I invent those in 5 minutes.
Chinese factory makes those for 5,- even better quality
I can only think of two States that permit neck knives, if your caught with one you will be taking a trip to the crowbar hotel, its a concealed weapon, not providing this info tells me all he cares about is making money, sell out.
Seth Adam Im willing to bet most people care more about defending themselves in the off chance someone tries to hurt you or worse a family member. The chances of you getting caught w a neck knife under your clothes is even less than you getting robbed or something. And no its not illegal to have a knife in most cities its 3 inches or less is legal. I live in Chicago where its illegal to meanbug somebody yet theres more violence here than most cities. Ill take that chance any day.
There are less and less of those areas available.
Anything can be a concealed weapon dude... plus if you get caught carrying a “concealed weapon” then that means you should check yourself first and think why and how would you get caught. There’s a reason to why it’s called concealed, it’s to stay hidden at all cost, if you get caught then you are not very good at blending in. If you don’t like the idea of concealed weapons then why not just wear it outside your clothing where it can be seen.
@@sethadam4266 you do realise that in the uk you cant own a gun OR legally defend yourself, so just shut up and be thankful you can even own half these knives
@@kevinmorrice Just Shut UP! go blow a Brexit fart you silly pom, & be thankful you pay the Queen & her family to be rich clowns. I see your lame channel has no content, SHOCKING!
It is illegal to carry a knife underneath your clothing.
MaharlikaAWA not in every state
MaharlikaAWA Jesus christ, its people like you that just make ridiculous blanket statements without an ounce of research what-so-ever. There are 50 states of which all have there own laws and by laws. You say stupid shit like this then some moron even dumber than you repeats it, so-on and on it goes.Besides I dont know of any states where you cant have a pocket knife.... pocket knives are covered by clothes
Valente Leanos HAHAHAHA BROKEN OFF IN HIS ASS SO FLIPPING DEEP HIS BOY FRIEND WOUNT BE ABLE TO GET IT.
FUCKEN LAZY HE WOUNT DO THE RESEARCH FOR HIM SELF.
MaharlikaAWA not in TEXAS
In Texas we still have the freedom to defend ourselves in this manner, sorry you dont.