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If I ever feel threatened enough (ability, opportunity, jeopardy) to require this kind of defensive knife, I will be unholstering something with dramatically more range, intimidation and stopping power. But, that's just the option that I would choose if it came to such a moment, heaven forbid.

100% agree. However, never hurts to have a plan B, right? That is the beauty of this design, you get the most out of a few inches and a few ounces of blade.

Ka-bar produces a line of knives that are very karambitish. They idea is as a weapon (firearm) retention tool.

http://www.knivesplus.com/ka-bar-knife-tdi.html


Man, it is a full out assault on the karambit. Where are some crazy east asians when you need them. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />




Not Asian, but he is right, it's not a typical US CQC tool. In the right hands they are scary, hook behind bones, spine etc to create deadly cut throws. Sever tendons leaving arms useless, etc. Yes any any knife in a well trained hand can cut tendons. It's ability to be held closed fisted and 100% at full use. Like i said you wont see them used alot here, but they do have a formadable reputation. Think Kukri on a much smaller scale and recognition

JYD #73 Chance favors the prepared mind.