Karambit pairs headed to a new home...

[Grand Torino]

Well here they are....my versions of a Karambit.

First off is a matched pair or 1/4" thick 1095 carbon steel. The have African Blackwood scales and SS pins. It's about 9 1/4" long with a 4 1/4" blade. It has a pattern etched into the blade but my picture taking apparently sticks cause it's a bit hard to see it. It has thumb and heel jimping and is a stout and dangerous blade. You can see some of the rock pattern ground into the spine as well. They come with black kydex sheaths.

 

 

 

Note....there are some lines on a couple of pictures that are not on the blades.

Next is a lighter pair made from 3/16" thick 1095 carbon steel with a different handle shape and Bubinga scales and mosaic pins. The over all grip is less that the previous set but still very good. It also has a pattern etched into the blade and slightly less rock pattern grinding on the spine. It does have thumb jimping on the spine as well. It is also 9 1/4" long but the blade is a bit longer at 4 3/4". It also comes with black kydex sheaths.

[Randall53]

Both are out of the park GT....Beautiful work.

[R1100R]

Very nice. Your work is amazing. I'm going to have to get something.

[JAB]

Wow - when you do a new blade style you make it look as if you have been making that kind of blade forever.

[sybo]

We are into some new "Sh74" now!! AWESOME!!

[Major Kong]

Man, those are incredible.

[MrsMonkeyMan2500]

You have no idea. The grip and the feel is unlike anything. I sent him a photo of what I wanted and I bought both sets because I couldn't decide. You guys would be lucky to have a pair, they feel natural in the hand. I don't know which set is my favorite, but they will both be treasured forever. I am beyond in love with both sets!!

Edited February 26, 2017 by MrsMonkeyMan2500
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[Alleycat72]

I so got to have you make a knife for me.

[MrsMonkeyMan2500]

2 hours ago, alleycat72 said:

I so got to have you make a knife for me.

It would be the best money ever spent. I've spent the whole night staring at them. These photos so do not do them justice. They're just gorgeous.

[dcloudy777]

Those look awesome.

Could you possibly incorporate that same blade shape into a push dagger?  

[Grand Torino]

4 hours ago, dcloudy777 said:

Those look awesome.

Could you possibly incorporate that same blade shape into a push dagger?  

I'm not sure how that would work.

[Ronald_55]

10 minutes ago, Grand Torino said:

I'm not sure how that would work.

I am guessing the poster mean that you would do a straight blade with handle and a ring at the end. Basic idea might be this, just nicer, I would see more of a blade than a spearhead on the end... just a guess though. 

 

 

[dcloudy777]

I'm sorry, I'm fighting off the flu and my communication skills are a bit lacking right now.

More like this knife, but with a shallow "karambit curve", double edged. 

 

[Grand Torino]

59 minutes ago, dcloudy777 said:

I'm sorry, I'm fighting off the flu and my communication skills are a bit lacking right now.

More like this knife, but with a shallow "karambit curve", double edged. 

 

The push daggers like this one are all straight for maximum penetration...or so I'm led to believe.

[dcloudy777]

They are indeed.  But my line of (admittedly flu-riddled) reasoning being a slight curve would add some slashing ability and give up very little penetration.

 

I've taken to carrying a push dagger next to my spare pistol magazine as a pure "defense/weapon retention" tool.  The push knife design allows a longer blade in a carryable package than a traditional fixed blade, and the punch is one of the most basic defensive instincts.  Clamp weapon hand down on the gun, draw knife with support hand and punch.

[dcloudy777]

I finally found a picture of the concept, albeit a cheap Chinese example with a pitiful excuse for a handle.