I appreciate that you tell us upfront that you aren't an expert in the tactical side, you are legit one of the most honest salesmen out there! Keep up the great videos
@GNARLOUSE
Жыл бұрын
I agree! Way too many "experts " out there.
@CheeseBacon21
3 жыл бұрын
Can we see a best Karambit over $100 episode? I bet there are some really good ones. I saw a Tops one that looked amazing.
@johnhurley4656
3 жыл бұрын
I have the Planck and almost love it. The two problems are: 1: the stock is too thin to use as is for the hard work the blade shape wants to do. 2: the sheath is wide. I had hoped for a scout carry work knife, but the blade is too tall to scout carry if you sit/stand/climb/crawl a lot at work. A double wrap of paracord is necessary. After that though-the design of the knife is amazing, and I haven’t seen all of the grips it is clearly designed for demonstrated. In both forward and reverse grip, the handle allows for using the ring, or choking up on the blade and gripping in front of the ring. Choked up is beautiful for most of my work tasks: cutting stuff, stripping wire, trimming connectors etc. It’s a joy to use. After wrapping the handle I used it to cut out some ratty old carpet and then lay lanoleum in a laundry room. It was great to use. In the end, I wish I carried it more but can’t find a comfortable way to. I had it in my tool bag, but worry about someone deciding it is a concealed weapon… that sucks because I miss it a lot while working. I frequently wish I had it with me instead of other knives I can more easily carry. I have a Viper Berus 2 as an easier carry option, and it is a fantastic work knife-but it’s less versatile than the Planck.
@j.m.youngquist419
Жыл бұрын
It's really nice to actually have somebody that gives us the prices on these fantastic offerings
@BobbyChariot
11 ай бұрын
Love the way your Elementum failed to initially drop shut just as you were making your point, but it absolutely stands. Just learning and starting to build a collection of good folders and trying not to spend my money on something that fails on the fundamentals..again, ahem, so glad people like you are here!
@jaysgood10
3 жыл бұрын
Jeez, something else I didn’t know I needed.
@ephemeralnihilist
3 жыл бұрын
Recently got the bastineli pika karambit !
@mzondi1970
3 жыл бұрын
Had mine for about 2 years great karambit
@DZNTZ
3 жыл бұрын
I picked up the Planck, it’s very nice. I fitted it with some chubby Padauk scales and now that it fills out my hand, it’s a VERY useful knife. The geometry is quite different, it’s unique afaik, and it’s immediately clear that a lot of thought was put into it. It does have a kitchen knife vibe, with a very controlled grip, a good belly, and the fingers up and out of the way. The sheath and clip (as mentioned) are the icing - one of the best clips in the biz imho. I prefer it in a horizontal-ish carry, with the ring tipped up towards my right hand a little - quick to deploy and easy to re-seat. Overall, a great knife @ $50! Thanks guys 🙏
@knifeguy9134
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this video! Thanks David and fellow knife center crew!! 🇺🇸🔪
@renedepaula
3 жыл бұрын
I just bought the TOPS model! I will post my review as soon as I get it!
@matthewadler1329
3 жыл бұрын
Great compact option. Hope you enjoy it
@Tusk2001
6 ай бұрын
An FYI, most commonly used martial arts weapons (asside from swords and spears and even a few of those) were farm implements. Nunchuku were flals for breaking rice, the Sai were like a pitchfork to pick up bales, the Tonfa were part of a system to pick up pallets ……
@deuscaritasest1278
2 жыл бұрын
Even marcaida said that he also learn carambit at Merpati Putih Silat in Indonesia and also by one of Indonesia Air force Instructor. Base on the people of Minangkabau ( Indonesia ), Carambit is the word by tagalog and melayu language. The word came from minangkabau language _ The Original name is Kurambiak , Kurai mean Curve and Ambiak mean Take it. So Curambiak means to Deliver a Curve attack and then take it. The modern carambit is base on Silat Harimau ( Tiger Silat ). But Kurambiak from minangkabau Indonesia originally from Silat Elang ( Eagle Silat ) because is originally from how eagle hunt the prey by that curve claw. In modern Carambit , people say carambit from Tiger Claw. Its not wrong either. Because there is many form of Silat. And the move Marchaida show in his video is from Silat Elang/ Eagle Silat. In indonesia military , The Instructor usually have the knowledge in both type Eagle Silat and Tiger Silat.
@gladeshunter8796
3 жыл бұрын
Never thought I’d say this because most of their stuff is junk but if your on a budget Mtech has a nice full size karambit for 25 bucks . We all juggle knives has a good review on it and I bought one based off that review .
@watchdog7033
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David 👍 ...as a person new to this realm of blade design and function I found this video helpful. And for that, I thank you.
@travistoor6360
Жыл бұрын
My favorite skinning knives is actually a fixed blade karambit
@lvbuckeye
3 жыл бұрын
That Real Steel is barely a karambit. It's practically a sheep's foot with a pinky hole. I like it. Edit: that Fox is a really nice EDC design!
@ChrisP3000x
2 жыл бұрын
Could you explain why the Provoke doesn't work for Left handers?
@jimmyjones9950
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks David for all the great videos. You really help me make my decisions on knives.
@Jdm509richland
6 ай бұрын
A very helpful review thank you.
@Enes-wj5xq
3 жыл бұрын
Always been fan of Cold Steel Products, especially when it comes to handle design.
@mscno188
Жыл бұрын
thanks for the great video. It was very helpful.
@crushedice528
3 жыл бұрын
I recently bought the newest provoke (compact), it’s an awesome knife and would recommend it. However know this: it’s a right side only carry and the deployment from the pocket takes lots of practice (you will cut your pants). The construction is nice and the knife is very sharp. I carry left side so I sent it back.
@gyffesme
3 жыл бұрын
A friend and fellow martial artist LOVES his provoke (the initial offering, not the smaller or 'plastic' handled ones). He has a lot of knives, but it's his EDC. Maybe I didn't spend enough time playing with it, but the lock never got comfortable for me.
@dustinwhitt5297
3 жыл бұрын
When I was younger I liked these designs, as I got older I realized I wasn't a ninja. Still like the civivi though!
@joelb5391
3 жыл бұрын
You'll never be a ninja with that attitude! ;)
@dustinwhitt5297
3 жыл бұрын
@@joelb5391 hahaha. I got a microtech ultratech. Is that good enough? :p
@nilsandresen9912
2 жыл бұрын
I use a hawkbill style blade at work a lot. definetly not a ninja lol. still a tremendously well cutting style of blade
@dtester
Жыл бұрын
Hey, they open packages good! Like a ninja opening his mail!
@cloudnine8842
3 жыл бұрын
I love the brouse. I wish I knew someone who had one to look at and play with. The big concern I have is the "liner lock" I've had a couple high end knives with liner locks fail on me. With light use. So it makes me cautious of them now.
@Ankky22
3 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a new "Best keychain knives" video
@jaysgood10
3 жыл бұрын
Or, best knives you need a microscope for.
@Leftyotism
10 ай бұрын
Just got me the quite tiny Böker Plus Bad Moon Karambit for 40 €uros, love it! Takes some getting used to it, due to its small size and for needing the ring-finger in the ring (ikr) for a forward grip. Fits air tight in the sheath, came razor sharp, has a nice grind and is robust D2 steel for your clawing needs.
@jedset1291
3 жыл бұрын
hey DCA, im after a modern traditional folder with a roundish tip? ie needs pocket clip and some fidget factor. and a fixed blade for 90 percent food prep and 10 percent camp uses. budget is loose but everything here in Australia is near double! Thanks
@catfishcave379
3 жыл бұрын
The Fox Knife you showed has a logo with a tail on it. All of my Fox knives have the logo that is just the head. Do the different logos mean something?
@requiscatinpace7392
3 жыл бұрын
It says ‘Fox - Black Fox’ which I think is their budget line.
@BBE22OOOWH
3 жыл бұрын
The tail logo is from Black Fox, it’s their budget line similair to what Spyderco does with their Byrd line up
@catfishcave379
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you both.
@gladeshunter8796
3 жыл бұрын
That Double Agent always makes me think of the cheap Pakistani Cat Skinners I See at the flea market .
@TheBionics.
9 ай бұрын
Do you guys have any training? / non sharp karambits?
@ericschlier902
Жыл бұрын
Is there a reason I never see Kershaw knives in any videos(I’ve only watched like 5) I though they have some decent budget and higher end knives ?
@andersonpierce7293
5 ай бұрын
With that revo k knife. Is there anyway I could get a hawk bill blade but keep the handle?
@dansherman1980
10 ай бұрын
Got and carry the curve for 3-4 years I like the knife but hate the sheath. Makes the glorified meter maids nervous if they see you carrying it though. Been ogling the crkt for awhile good to see they got them more affordable now.
@76_Red_Pills
Жыл бұрын
i trust this Guy.
@justing6614
3 жыл бұрын
Best knife channel!!
@RadDadisRad
3 жыл бұрын
I only want a Karambit if I can open boxes and make a sandwich.
@brianreinbold2055
3 жыл бұрын
Well, open some boxes and make a sandwich, then go get yourself a karambit
@bluwasabi7635
3 жыл бұрын
Aggressively butter toast
@jamesshaw1602
2 жыл бұрын
He just keeps saying, “…girth…”🤣🤣🤣
@ramoncitocatacutan2964
Жыл бұрын
That $99.99 will definitely be the future of karambits.
@FrankTranDesign
Жыл бұрын
@KnifeCenter, Would Karambits make good field dressing knives (if made out of steel that has good edge retention?) If so, why? If not, why not?
@bbwiebz3994
Жыл бұрын
Karambits are pretty much a handheld scythe.great for slashing.
@radioideaxp
Жыл бұрын
I like quickie and blackfox. Light is important in using self-defence tools. People don't realize how hard is to use heavy knife. Also the shape of blades will not cause fatal injuries against attacker, I think it will scare most attackers, cut them but not make a huge and deep injuries. The problem is when you would need to use it against agressive dog like pitbull. It can be not enough to stop them.
@logansamson6170
2 жыл бұрын
TDI kabar is my go to
@JensenAzotea
3 жыл бұрын
Let’s do a best karambits of 2021 with no price limit👑
@davidturner7001
2 жыл бұрын
Thanx
@matthewadler1329
3 жыл бұрын
I really like the BlackFox, but I don't like the price. Strangely enough, the Brous import karambit is very nicely priced. I might have to get one. Very cool video!
@19kUSA
Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for my Reate Exo K!
@legendinmysparetime985
3 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing! I’ve been reading a lot about karambits the last two days and very interested in getting one. Thank you for the vid!
@ephemeralnihilist
3 жыл бұрын
Check out bastineli creations!
@andreasplesko1543
3 жыл бұрын
Boker accomplice is also a good option under 100$
@MycoMatty
3 жыл бұрын
Not a karambit though.
@andreasplesko1543
3 жыл бұрын
No way.
@Mtripp005
3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding as always. Let me caution that most cities frown on double edged anything, so check before you carry
@shyomegawolf
3 жыл бұрын
Why even follow city laws, it’s just a waste time and worry
@davidlingo9716
3 жыл бұрын
I always hear about cops using a knife as a ''Last offence'' option, but I have never seen or heard of any cop who actually did use a knife on someone... Thanks for showing us all of these beautys
@etherealicer
3 жыл бұрын
Probably because it is a terrible option. And police gets hardly training with their firearm, so there is really no time to put in knife combat training.
@etherealicer
3 жыл бұрын
Also can you imagine a cop carrying a provoke? Their belt is already super full... such a big chunk for such a tiny blade seems like a no-go.
@PerfectionInMotion69
2 жыл бұрын
@@etherealicer Why do idiot always use "super" as an adjective now-a-days ? Doesn't even make sense with the way you use it.
@lostlune
2 жыл бұрын
why did the revo jump from 50 to almost 80 ?
@CircuitsAndStrings
3 жыл бұрын
I got a Provoke Zap from you guys, then dyed the handle a dark greenish-blue. I really love it.
@markfcoble
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@robpelarde4734
2 жыл бұрын
The pika is badass!
@Oneslice
3 жыл бұрын
Need moreTops Knives 🔪
@silentstryker1590
3 жыл бұрын
The CRKT DU HOC is a beast
@MountainFisher
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 70 years old and carried knives into combat and never needed a Karambit unless it had a 4 inch blade.
@toastd9916
2 жыл бұрын
jim hopper reviews karambits 2021
@ac.creations
3 жыл бұрын
My provoke cost 120 but its a sweet fidget flipper.
@washburn8932
3 жыл бұрын
In regards to the kinematic opening system and your fingers, would you say that you prize them slightly more than average?
@havoc1zero
3 жыл бұрын
Real steel shade is certainly not a karambit. It may be inspired by karambits but it doesn’t have a hawkbill blade. That’s just a recurved sheepsfoot blade. Love your videos DCA.
@bobbygeordieable
3 жыл бұрын
This is quickly becoming my favourite KZitem channel, awesome works guys. Could you recommend a good slipjoint knife for fairly hard use that isn't too expensive. I live in the UK so I'm restricted to non locking blades. Thank you!
@theknifepub
3 жыл бұрын
Just ordered the Planck, not sure what to use it for but as you said it will at least be a great performer in my camping-kitchen
@nuclearfishin1185
3 жыл бұрын
Just curious about the pocket deploy on the Karambit with the 3 spikes. It looks to me like a new pair of jeans would be in order after the first deploy or at least a new pocket?🤔👍😊
@themahones
Жыл бұрын
Can we revisit this with sub $100 and sub $200?
@gyffesme
3 жыл бұрын
That CIvivi is silly thin. I'm pretty disappointed in it. Anyone wants it, it's yours for the price of shipping. Still in box.
@dertydan
3 жыл бұрын
Shipping from where homie
@danielwendell542
3 жыл бұрын
If your knife sheath hole aren't a size that works, get creative with some coat hanger and bend something nice. I have a few clips for IWB carry that I've bent using a Leatherman that keep the knife in sheath and stable and it's borderline free if you do some tacticool arts and crafts!
@bearellie6985
Жыл бұрын
Still no Kershaw hawkbill.
@boxcarbunny
3 жыл бұрын
CRKT Bearclaw
@thatrealba
3 жыл бұрын
I don't personally have use for one, but may end up getting one for one of my daughters. HA!
@demontekdigital1704
3 жыл бұрын
By all means buy her one. Just make sure to train her with it so she doesn't injure herself. My daughter has a karambit, and used it to defend herself against a thief trying to steal her purse. Long story short, she cut the hell out of his arm, kept her purse, and was able to get away safely. It made me super proud to hear that she was able to protect herself. Unlike my other daughters she actually thanked me for training her, LOL.
@thatrealba
3 жыл бұрын
@@demontekdigital1704 that is both great and terrifying to hear. My oldest (the one likely getting a karambit) has been a knife lover for years and her step-dad has shown her a few things. Now that I get to be in the picture (long story), I will be sure to impart some training and knowledge. Unfortunately, I have used edged weapons in both defensive and offensive, for civilian and military/police use, so...*sigh*
@demontekdigital1704
3 жыл бұрын
@@thatrealba No offense, but it's a bummer that your services are needed (because poopie world), but think of it this way. You have the ability to provide something not many parents can provide, which is her safety, and security without reliance of others. That's a HUGE deal. The daughter that owns the karambit is the only one who wanted to be trained out of all 3 of them, and my son wanted to learn as well. I'm deffo not some martial arts master by any stretch, so all I taught them was how to inflict just enough damage to escape. I LOVE the military application of martial arts because it's designed to be efficient, and effective period.
@thatrealba
3 жыл бұрын
@@demontekdigital1704 Dude, I have utmost respect for any father man enough to teach his kids to protect themselves. Good on you, my friend. I'm pretty disabled anymore and leave the cool guy stuff to the young bucks. Just dont fook around with my loved ones, ya know? 😇
@demontekdigital1704
3 жыл бұрын
@@thatrealba Oh, I completely agree. All that crap is for the youngsters. I'm 49 yrs old, and just wanna be left alone these days, lol. Not quite "get off my lawn" yet, but I'm getting close. I think I screwed up with my son though, as he is now wanting to pursue a career in MMA. I support him no matter what, but I also don't wanna see him get head kicked into oblivion, LOL.
@MrRUSSWILL
3 жыл бұрын
Did he just say.... “lefties are left out”? 🤣😂🤣😂🤣👊🏾
@liljuggala
3 жыл бұрын
Crkt also has the Ibi if you are curious about the folding hybrid versions under $100. I am thinking about getting one.
@christianwilliams4795
2 жыл бұрын
Of course the Ontario that I like the most is discontinued
@johnsanko4136
3 жыл бұрын
"If you aren't familiar with karambits...." then you didn't play counter-strike.
@Xander_Park
3 жыл бұрын
Lol 😆
@ifv2089
3 жыл бұрын
And this is where we start having problems In the real world 🤣
@realUlfricStormcloak
3 жыл бұрын
Does the SCH112 not exist anymore? I bought 2 of them for $62 few years back.
@XGearCommander
3 жыл бұрын
The Ka-Bar snake charmer by custom knife designer Snody, and I do believe if you shop around it’s also less than $100.
@charlesschultz3465
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! This quickly became my favourite work knife; top quality stainless too.
@XGearCommander
3 жыл бұрын
@@charlesschultz3465 Yes Sir, for the most part it’s my cigar cutter when I don’t have one handy.
@yaboikostas
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry but i have bought a karambit for 14$ and to be honest it is better than most of the karambit in this list btw it is folding karambit
@isabellam1936
3 жыл бұрын
Those cheap gas-station nylon sheaths are such dealbreakers for me and a lot of other people. It’s 2021 not the 90’s.
@Justin28082
Жыл бұрын
Great video but many of these are not karambits. An actual karambit will always be a claw shaped design. Some of these were just knives with a finger hole.
@jayr526
Жыл бұрын
Where is the Shasta McNasty.?
@baokang7556
3 жыл бұрын
I like the Brous , thanks for the introduction
@anthonyhernandez3430
3 жыл бұрын
Hey...don't forget the pull the dot for cross draw or scout carry!!
@carljung1711
Жыл бұрын
I think people are interested in your opinion on these type of blades
@TheProfessordank
3 жыл бұрын
Bought the provoke when it was $180, cheapskates.
@LordBaranius
3 ай бұрын
Update : the Brous enforcer is at 300$ now
@lordsithous4406
3 жыл бұрын
Really lovin that brous enforcer
@tacworx2
3 жыл бұрын
Have a few Richard Derespina Karambits and love them
@ramonarroyo5573
3 жыл бұрын
That was awesome 😎. Yes I want to get MY ON ALMOST ALL OF THEM. GREAT JOB
@cainmatters6666
3 жыл бұрын
I'm honestly hoping for an episode on bowie knives one day
@jamesharris1493
3 жыл бұрын
Nice adjustment with the Karambit hold
@andrewscott5941
3 жыл бұрын
wish that double agent would come in a higher end steel, that aus 8 is the only reason that knife doesn't sit on the belt
@julianchevez9448
2 жыл бұрын
Crkt karambit under 100$ ??? Where
@nickperez915
Жыл бұрын
The Ontario curve has been discontinued
@PilotofBT
Жыл бұрын
I know this is the one I wanted I’ve been looking everywhere
@ronaldhowdeshell8628
3 жыл бұрын
I like that CRKT Provoke.
@isabellam1936
3 жыл бұрын
Karambits are the Thai-chi/Kung-Fu of the knife world, more for show and people who have no idea what they’re talking about when it comes to knife fighting but like the think they do. While Stiletto’s and knives like the Ti-Lite and other daggers are the MMA of the knife world. With highly penetrative and longer blades you can penetrate internal organs like the heart and 🫁 lungs much easier to put someone down if you have to while kerambits just cut people like talons and are not going to be as affect with clothes. Penetrative knives are offensive knives where Kerambits are defensive knives. Defensive knives and defensive knife fighting technique are for dead men. Kerambits might look cool and are fun to play with but if you use them in a real fight you’ll find them far less affective. Also there are less than 1% of people on KZitem who know anything about knife fighting. KZitem has a lot of people that think and act like they know what they’re talking about when it comes to knife combat but have absolutely no idea and that misinformation is going to get people killed in the streets.
@PerfectionInMotion69
2 жыл бұрын
I use my penetrating knives as defensive knives, especially the daggers. Where is it written in stone that they aren't ?
@radioideaxp
Жыл бұрын
Haha, I have millitary dagger. Try to use it as fast and accurately as karambit. Really, it demands technique and physical preparation to use millitary dagger. They are heavy. Karambits are light, not these fancy designed and made hard to loose it in fight. Also, on the street, 99,9% attackers will get scared and run. It's all about to scare opponent, not kill him, it's not a battle field. For military purpose, I agree but soldiers are trained to use military daggers. Regular person, including crimminals can't use military daggers properly. Their moves are slow, energy draining.
@wesleydaub8002
3 жыл бұрын
My question is can you get away with openly carrying a Karambit or a Bowie knife in a gun free zone if the sign only says "No guns" or "No guns allowed" and only a picture of just baning the gun rather than including all other weapons. "Sir this is a gun free zone!" "It's alright, I'm a knife guy!!"
@prodlilbooger
2 жыл бұрын
conceal it 😂
@d4ngerd4d
3 жыл бұрын
Knifecenter, please carry the QSP Eagle! A great value folding karambit with a pretty neat eagle-themed design.
@KissMyConverseFool
3 жыл бұрын
It's not technically a karambit but their "neckmuck" is a really great value hiking/camping/hunting knife
@OmegaCaldereroid
3 жыл бұрын
i have that schrade and yes, that was my problem too...
@CCXRS7
3 жыл бұрын
A true Karambit needs to be double edged. You lose a lot of effectiveness without a double edge, obviously dependent on your local laws.
@harisyoung4110
3 жыл бұрын
A true ancient karambit from indonesia and philipines never been double edged.. The true karambit originally is small and the purposes is to easily conceal in your palm so your opponents wont realise you holding it until suddenly they get slash.. the modern western made one that are bigger and agressively in design.
@MightyRude
3 жыл бұрын
A double edge makes the karambit potentially dangerous for the user and you trade in multiple defensive options for just two offensive options. The two options you get from a double edge are the extended backward whip slash (these will be superficial slashes because you will lack support and you will lose the whip ability that can be very effective when you hit someone behind the ear, besides the eye, elbow, wrists or knuckles) and the back slash through someone’s defense (a move that also can be done with the right blade and some training)
@PerfectionInMotion69
2 жыл бұрын
Screw the local laws. I'll use whatever garden tool I wish.
@nilsandresen9912
2 жыл бұрын
@@harisyoung4110 I imagine the Tops Quickie is quite good at that
@isaacchapman393
Жыл бұрын
What are laws
@arikjohnson412
3 жыл бұрын
Stone cold sucker for kbits of all kinds... have one on me at all times, unless I’m in a non permissive environment.
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