Karambit?
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2026 6:48 pm
My buddy's kid gave me this knife today, mainly because his dad wouldn't let him keep it.
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Re: Karambit?
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2026 6:57 pm
To your question, yes.
Re: Karambit?
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2026 7:55 pm
Thank you Steve.
Do you use karambits?
Re: Karambit?
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2026 8:04 pm
Google says: “Originating in the Indonesian archipelago (and popular throughout Southeast Asia like the Philippines and Malaysia), the karambit dates back to at least the 11th century. It was originally designed as an agricultural tool for raking roots, gathering threshing, and planting rice, but was quickly adopted by practitioners of martial arts.
Because of the finger ring, users can manipulate items while keeping the knife securely attached to their hand. It is used for everyday tasks like opening shipping boxes, cutting cordage, or stripping wires without dropping the tool.”
Re: Karambit?
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2026 8:44 pm
Nope. Learned what they are from watching "Forged in Fire".
Not something I would ever carry.
Re: Karambit?
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2026 9:38 pm
That's interesting. Thanks for the information Tom!bestgear wrote: ↑Thu Jun 18, 2026 8:04 pmGoogle says: “Originating in the Indonesian archipelago (and popular throughout Southeast Asia like the Philippines and Malaysia), the karambit dates back to at least the 11th century. It was originally designed as an agricultural tool for raking roots, gathering threshing, and planting rice, but was quickly adopted by practitioners of martial arts.
Because of the finger ring, users can manipulate items while keeping the knife securely attached to their hand. It is used for everyday tasks like opening shipping boxes, cutting cordage, or stripping wires without dropping the tool.”
Re: Karambit?
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2026 9:39 pm
Steve Warden wrote: ↑Thu Jun 18, 2026 8:44 pmNope. Learned what they are from watching "Forged in Fire".
Not something I would ever carry.
Re: Karambit?
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2026 1:45 am
This forum is as educating as it is entertainingbestgear wrote: ↑Thu Jun 18, 2026 8:04 pm Google says: “Originating in the Indonesian archipelago (and popular throughout Southeast Asia like the Philippines and Malaysia), the karambit dates back to at least the 11th century. It was originally designed as an agricultural tool for raking roots, gathering threshing, and planting rice, but was quickly adopted by practitioners of martial arts.
Because of the finger ring, users can manipulate items while keeping the knife securely attached to their hand. It is used for everyday tasks like opening shipping boxes, cutting cordage, or stripping wires without dropping the tool.”