Karambit suggestions

TOPS Devil's Claw 2. Amazing heat treat, and wicked sharp edge that stays that way. Really good edge retention.

Note that it is a fixed blade, not a folder however.

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For under $200, take a look at:

Fixed blade: Bastinelli Pika
Folder: Spyderco Karahawk or Fox 479 or 599 (the 599 is smaller than the 479)

If you're willing to pay more for a folding karmabit, the Fox 599TICS (carbon fiber and Ti) is worth a look.

I own 2 Pikas, 2 Karahawks, the 479 and 599TICS. The Pika and 599TICS are my favorites.
 
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the karahawk is over $200 but its well made and the right size for a guy with normal size hands, the karahawk along with the 599TICS are the two best folding karambits ive handled so far

there is also the cold steel tiger and cold steel tiger claw, the tiger fixed karambit is pretty cheap and well made but has kind of a crappy sheath, their folding version is a bit too large for a karambit but is still very well made

you could also try a spyderco matriarch or cold steel talon if you want that similar kind of blade but without the ring
 
JeremiahWeaver09 said:
the karahawk is over $200 but its well made and the right size for a guy with normal size hands, the karahawk along with the 599TICS are the two best folding karambits ive handled so far
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The Karahaw is over $200 at retail (MAP) pricing but you can find one that's "previously owned"for less than $200 in "like new" condition on the 2ndary market, if you are persistent and patient. In fact, there's one like that for sale right now on EB for less than $200.
 
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sgt1372 said:
The Karahaw is over $200 at retail (MAP) pricing but you can find one that's "previously owned"for less than $200 in "like new" condition on the 2ndary market, if you are persistent and patient. In fact, there's one like that for sale right now on EB for less than $200.
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you could also order it from an online dealer whos website allows sezzle as a payment option which allows you to pay for it in 4 seperate payments if thats easier for someone wanting something out of their immediate price range
 
tokerblue said:
Keep an eye out for the Lionsteel L.E. One. It has Magnacut steel and looks to be a great design.
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I've got my eye on that one. Milled integral aluminum frame and MagnaCut steel w/a licensed Emerson wave makes it very appealing.

Street price on Knife Center just under $200 but no telling how long it will take before it actually becomes available for sale but I'll definitely buy one when it does.

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sgt1372 said:
I've got my eye on that one. Milled integral aluminum frame and MagnaCut steel w/a licensed Emerson wave makes it very appealing.

Street price on Knife Center just under $200 but no telling how long it will take before it actually becomes available for sale but I'll definitely buy one when it does.

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Strange, a direct search on their site doesn't return anything, however, a web search located a link ($182):


EDIT: Better Link
 
Sir Drop-em Flat said:
I also have a talon, definitely one of my favorites
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I do often use my Talon 2 for box opening , etc . but am careful of the tip . It's really more of an SD knife , IMO .

Talon posing for pic after liberating 1st wave Covid shortage supplies from boxes :


The Tiger Claw is more robust overall , in the design and build , and especially the blade tip . The weak point in many karambit / hook type knives .
 
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Bastinelli has been mentioned, but they/ he offers quite a few karambits that look very nice.
Most if not all are in that $200 price range as well.
I have a Bastinelli Grozo Dagger, it wasn't cheap, but the quality is absolute top notch.
All the Bastinellis I've held have been light, quick, super balanced blades.
Aesthetically pleasing, but still purpose driven, no gimmicks just to make the blade look cool.
I think you'd be very happy with one of their Karambits.
 
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