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Folding or Fixed Blade Karambit Knife? Pros and Cons of Both Versions

Karambit knife is one of the most fabulous knives ever built. It was originally an agricultural tool in the Philippines. This is where it was first used. The people of the Philippines also used it for self-defense. It has a badass curved blade and known to be an extremely powerful knife. It is still considered one of the best knives to date by enthusiasts.  The earliest karambit knife featured a fixed blade. However, today, we also use folding karambit that does not have a fixed blade. This is the latest version designed by the manufacturers. But, which of the two versions is better? Since we are using both versions of karambit, it is necessary to figure out which version is more advantageous. In this article, I will shed light on the advantages and drawbacks of the two versions of karambit.  Pros of Folding Karambit Knife - Easy to Carry The greatest advantage of folding karambit knife is that it is easy to carry. It has a foldable blade that allows you to f...

Is Karambit Knife a Fighting, Survival or Utility Knife?

What is a Karambit Knife? Karambit knife is a small sized, easy to carry knife originated in Southeast Asia. It possesses an ergonomic handle, a curved blade, and a safety ring, sometimes more than one. The basic purpose behind the effective use of a karambit knife is safety of the user in any circumstance. It allows you to survive in any environment. In the modern days, karambit knife is also carried as a self defense weapon. The design of this splendid knife is based on the tiger’s claw. A curved blade is what makes the karambit knife recognizable. The curved shape is a unique one, because there is no other knife that possesses such a wonderful design. Its curved blade can be excellent for tearing, slicing, hooking and ripping. Generally, a karambit knife looks like a fighting tool because of the sharp blade attached to it. However, many argue that it isn’t intended for fighting purpose. A few regard it as a utility knife which can be carried as an everyday tool. Also, ...